For immediate release: October 8, 2009

 

Upside Software Ranked Canada's Top 100 Employers
 

From over 75,000 applicants, Upside Software is selected as one of Canada’s Top 100 employers (for 2010)

EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA—Upside Software, the global leader in Contract Lifecycle Management software announced today that it has been honored with the prestigious ranking of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, two years in a row.

Now entering its 10th year, the Canada's Top 100 Employers project is a national competition to determine which employers lead their industries in offering exceptional workplaces for their employees. Data for Canada's Top 100 Employers award is compiled and analyzed by Mediacorp Canada Inc. who received over 75,000 applicants from across Canada. The Top 100 Employers list is based on outstanding Human Resource practices, exceptional growing success and contribution to the community.

“We've seen a change this year in the programs and benefits offered by the winning employers,” says Richard Yerema, Managing Editor of the Canada's Top 100 Employers project. “Stability and continuity in workplace programs have become the dominant values, with the flashy extras taking a back-seat to traditional benefits that make a real difference in the lives of working Canadians.” The result is a remarkable list of employers that are leading the nation in this transformation.

The Canada's Top 100 Employers project is unique in that its editors publish detailed reasons explaining why each winner is selected, providing transparency and guidance for job-seekers and employers alike. These reasons are now published exclusively on Eluta.ca, where they can be read free of charge. Each winner is graded by Mediacorp editors on eight key areas: (1) Physical Workplace; (2) Work Atmosphere & Social; (3) Health, Financial & Family Benefits; (4) Vacation & Time Off; (5) Employee Communications; (6) Performance Management; (7) Training & Skills Development; and (8) Community Involvement. These criteria have remained consistent since the inception of the Canada’s Top 100 Employers project.

“The key to our success is our employees and as an organization, we remain committed to creating and fostering an environment of creativity, excellence and nurturing for our dedicated staff,” said Ashif Mawji, Upside Software’s President and CEO. “I am very proud of our team and am honored on behalf of our company to receive such a prestigious award. We will continue to provide an excellent work environment for our staff and work even harder to deliver more benefits and a greater overall compensation package for our loyal team members.”

 

About Upside Software Inc.

Upside Software is the worldwide leader in Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) solutions. Customers around the globe use UpsideContract and other integrated business solutions to confidently perform Contract Management, Sourcing & Procurement, and Invoice & Billing Management activities throughout their organizations. Upside Software’s products address the needs of Enterprise (e.g. Fortune 500, Global 2000), Public sector (Federal, State/Provincial, Municipal and Health Care), and Small & Medium Enterprise (SME) customers. Customers realize significant cost savings while improving customer and supplier relationships. Upside Software’s solutions are deployed in as little as 3 days and typically provide a full return-on-investment (ROI) in under a year. Founded in 2000, Upside Software is a profitable, growing company with an advanced, yet mature, and comprehensive product suite. The company has extensive experience delivering real value to customers of every size and in most industry verticals. Upside Software is headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada – for more information visit the company’s website at http://www.upsidesoft.com/.

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