2025 Impact Awards Winner: Nestlé Canada

Setting up employees for success was the key driver behind the introduction of Nestlé Canada’s Development Week. 

"It was an initiative that was about more than just programming; it was about empowering our employees to take the lead in shaping their futures,” explains Karine Laverdière, senior vice-president, HR, Nestlé Canada. 

During the inaugural event, employees took part in activities designed to enhance their career development, including panel discussions where fellow employees shared their career journeys, Talent Expos focused on career advice and demonstrations of AI tools, plus meet and greets through Employee Resource Groups across various departments. 

There were also opportunities to receive personalized advice and individual coaching to facilitate employee engagement in their career growth. 

Later in the week, the company held a webinar to highlight the actions taken to ensure career mobility internally. 

Based on the feedback, Development Week was a resounding success, setting the stage for future events and promising growth opportunities for employees across Nestlé Canada as part of its efforts to ensure every employee has the tools and knowledge to actively engage in their career growth. 

It is central to Nestlé Canada’s values, including fostering a future-ready workforce through a variety of development opportunities that empower people to thrive.