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ees. Part of CLEB’s recent rebranding included
the construction of a new head office in Va-
rennes, just a short distance from downtown
Montreal. The building houses both the office
and laboratory facilities, which means that
employees from the consulting end can visit
the testing areas and profit from the wealth of
ongoing activities. It’s a culture of collabora-
tion and education, made even more inviting
by amenities that create an appealing work
environment, including an enclosed court-
yard, large cafeteria with rest area, open con-
cept offices flooded with natural light, a multi-
media-equipped lounge and a training facility.
Two additional offices are located in Quebec
City and Ottawa, and the company has also
launched a new web site at
.
“We actually got the employees and clients
involved (in the building’s planning), getting
their feedback and comments and we pretty
much built our head office around our em-
ployees and our clients,” Goncalves said. “We
create an environment where there’s always
something happening and the employees are
really happy. They’re very motivated by the
fact that this environment is very stimulating.”
The word employee is a bit of a misnomer at
CLEB. Instead, the company’s roster includes
