Forbes names Laivly as one of Canada's Best Startup Employers 2024
Laivly, an AI technology company focused on developing high-impact automation solutions for the contact center industry, has been recognized as one of Canada's Best Startup Employers 2024 by Forbes and Statista, ranking second on the list of 200 companies across the country.
Jeff Fettes, Founder and CEO, Laivly: "We're thrilled to be included on the Forbes list. The AI technology landscape is changing so rapidly right now that it can be challenging to create a fun and satisfying culture where you know your work every day is making a difference. We put a lot of focus on fostering curiosity, collaboration, and creativity at every level, and that has led to an incredibly diverse team excited about contributing to the future of this emerging tech."
The list of Canada's Best Startup Employers 2024 provides a guide for potential candidates looking to work for innovative and stable startups. Companies headquartered in Canada, founded between the years 2014 and 2021, employing more than 10 employees, and exhibiting a startup structure were considered in the evaluation.
To narrow the shortlist of 1,500 companies to the final 200, more than 3 million data points were gathered from a variety of sources and given a detailed evaluation. The three main criteria included employer reputation around employee engagement and corporate culture, employee satisfaction by way of retention and employee offerings, and growth from headcount and job listings.
"Laivly wouldn't be what we are today without our people," said Fettes. "We're incredibly proud of the team we've built and we're honored to be recognized as a great place to work."
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