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Vena Named One of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for Third Time
CPM leader earns spot on prestigious list for second year in a row thanks to its ongoing commitment to corporate excellence Toronto, ON – December 3, 2024 - Vena, the only FP&A platform purpose-built to leverage the full power of the Microsoft technology ecosystem, is delighted to share that it has once again been named to the Greater Toronto’s Top Employers list for the second year in a row and its third overall time on the list. To be named to the list, Canadian employers are evaluated on a number of criteria, including culture, employee development opportunities and more. “We continue to focus on building a culture of growth and adaptability that prioritizes our employees’ well-being, and it is an honor for Vena to be recognized once again as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers,” said Tracey Mikita, Chief People Person at Vena. Mikita continued, “We have seen that our customers’ experiences are enhanced tremendously when our employees feel satisfied and fulfilled by their work lives. Focusing on our employees’ well-being is good for them and for our business as well. We continuously evaluate and improve our practices to encourage the growth of our employee-centric culture, from our purpose-driven approach to our hybrid work model and our commitment to employee development. We hope that by doing so, other companies will see the value in undertaking these initiatives.” During the evaluation period (January 2023–May 2024), Vena continued to build on its previous success as a top employer. For example, the company expanded the number of DEI training courses from 5 to 15 and reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability and social responsibility as major business priorities including through the Green Team, a sustainability and green initiatives employee resource group. Vena also welcomed the formation of a new Vena Resource Group (VRG) for Families. With this newest addition, Vena now has eight VRGs, including Vena Cares, Green Team, Network for Women (N4W), Mental Health, Melanite (Black employees), Spectrum (LGBTQIA+) and Va11y (Accessibility). Each VRG represents Vena’s dedication to fostering diversity, belonging and employee engagement. In addition to the Greater Toronto’s Top Employers list, Vena has also been recognized or won the following in 2023–24: Recertified as Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures Award for third consecutive year TrustRadius Tech Cares Award for the fifth consecutive year Team True North Roster of Canada’s Top-Performing Tech Companies for the second consecutive year Six 2023 Comparably Awards, including: Best Company Compensation, Best Company Happiness, Best Company Perks & Benefits, Best CEOs for Women, Best CEOs for Diversity and Best Company Global Culture By further reinforcing its commitment to a culture of transparency and innovation, Vena drove significant growth and recognition over 2024. In July, the company officially reached Centaur status, signifying a SaaS startup with $100 million USD in ARR or greater. The Vena product team has rolled out a number of key features in the past year, including Vena Copilot for FP&A and Vena for Microsoft PowerPoint. To better understand employees’ needs and areas for improvement, company leadership solicits feedback from team members through various methods, including town halls and employee surveys. This approach has earned praise on platforms such as Comparably, where 98% of Vena’s reviews are positive, and the leadership team has received significant praise for being “open to communication, open to criticism and feedback.” In a recent survey, 81% of employees endorsed Vena as an exceptional place to work, citing its commitment to authenticity and inclusivity. “We have seen that our customers’ experiences are enhanced tremendously when our employees feel satisfied and fulfilled by their work lives. Focusing on our employees’ well-being is good for them and for our business as well." —Tracey Mikita Chief People Person at Vena Editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers evaluate companies on eight consistent criteria: workplace; work atmosphere and social; health, financial and family benefits; vacation and time off; employee communications; performance management; training and skills development; and community involvement. Evaluated companies are then compared to other organizations in the same industry. To read the complete list, please visit canadastop100.com/toronto/. About Vena Vena is the only Complete Planning platform purpose-built to harness the full power of the Microsoft technology ecosystem for FP&A teams and their collaborators. Vena amplifies Microsoft's world-leading productivity tools, cloud technology and AI innovation to make FP&A, operational planning and adjacent strategic processes more flexible, efficient and intelligent. Thousands of the world’s leading companies rely on Vena to power their planning. For more information, visit venasolutions.com. Media Contact For immediate inquiries or more details regarding our latest company press release, please contact: Jonathan Paul Vice President, Content Marketing jpaul@venacorp.com
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