2026 Impact Awards Winner: Mondelēz Canada

Mondelēz Canada views employee support as a business imperative, driving both performance and culture. By prioritizing wellbeing, flexibility and professional growth, the organization has solidified its position as a top-performing business unit within its global operations.

Strong engagement metrics reflect this commitment. Employees recently reported an engagement score of 83—a four-point year-over-year increase that sits seven points above the global benchmark and within the top 10% of highly engaged organizations worldwide. In addition, 86% of employees expressed pride in their workplace.

The company provides comprehensive wellbeing and family support, including fertility and family-building reimbursement, adoption assistance up to $10,000 per child, flexible health benefits and enhanced mental health and financial wellness resources.

To ensure staff are heard, Mondelēz utilizes a multi-faceted communication ecosystem. Quarterly town halls, leadership coffee chats, newsletters and platforms like Viva Engage allow employees to directly influence workplace decisions.

Professional development is fuelled by structured performance management, internal mobility and the “Match & Grow” program, which enables cross-functional experience. Additionally, the “Sweeten Your Space” and “Project Inspire” initiatives have transformed offices into collaborative hubs featuring ergonomic and employee-inspired design.

These efforts have earned Mondelēz Canada “Great Place to Work” certification for five consecutive years. It has also been recognized as a “Best Workplace in Canada” and a “Best Workplace Led by Women,” highlighting a sustained commitment to an inclusive, supportive culture.

By prioritizing the health, development and voice of its team, Mondelēz Canada continues to build a high-performing environment where people feel valued, empowered and inspired to contribute to shared success.