A company that promotes its employees' well-being — that was Julie Roy's big dream. Our President and CEO shares her ambition to build a best-employer culture for her 2,800 employees. She recently appeared on the Hypercroissance podcast, where she opens up about what she's put in place to make it happen.
What Julie shares with us :
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Employee happiness at the heart of every priority
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Happy employees = happy customers
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Authenticity as a core value
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Employee benefits at Roy.
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Join the big Roy. family
A caring company culture, passed down from generation to generation
In 2013, following the retirement of her father, Jean-Yves Roy, Julie Roy was promoted to President and CEO at Roy. She thus achieved her childhood dream of leading the family business founded in 1954 by her grandfather, Guy Roy.
"Ever since I was little, I heard my grandfather and my father talk about what they managed to do at Roy. for customers and for employees. I always saw people who were happy to work at Roy. I've always had a great deal of affection for this organization."
For Julie Roy, it was essential that growth never come at the expense of her employees' well-being or the organization's family spirit. It's safe to say that mission has been a success! Today, with more than 2,800 employees, Julie Roy carries on the work started by her family by building a best-employer culture. Her strategy? Keep pursuing the Roy. dream by investing first and foremost in her people.
Romain Thibault, a member of the Roy. team since 1981, shares his perspective on the company on this topic : "The organization has always listened, always been there to help me when I had problems. There's a family spirit that was there from the start and is still present today. Since the founding grandfather, management has always stayed close to the people here. I'm proud to work at Roy."
Happy employees = happy customers
Julie Roy knows that the best way to ensure operational excellence and a memorable customer experience is by investing in the team.
Indeed, an employee who is happy and feels good within the company helps build the brand's reputation, becomes its best ambassador, and delivers flawless service.
"We know that it's our 2,800 employees who contribute, every day, to our reputation for excellence. And we are extremely grateful for that. That's why they will always be my priority."
Authenticity as a core value
Authenticity is one of Roy.'s core values. Even today, it's the foundation the company relies on to recruit and retain its key players — that powerful, humble ability to be genuine, without pretense.
"We are authentic. We're not afraid to show that scrubbing toilets is also part of the task list. That's the reality of the trade. Being a commercial cleaner is a demanding job, and when our new recruits show up at the worksite, there are no surprises."
Beyond being authentic, Roy. is also a company that champions solidarity. Lasting bonds of mutual support and camaraderie form within our teams, and that's one of Roy.'s greatest strengths. It's this rare family spirit that sets us apart from the competition.
Attractive benefits to attract and retain hard-working talent
Faced with the labour shortage, Julie Roy knows how important it is to keep her people engaged and motivated.
A wide range of benefits have been put in place at the company to welcome new talent and offer them a positive, distinctive, and motivating experience.
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A competitive wage under the applicable government decrees, which currently set the hourly rate at $19.18 or $19.47 per hour depending on the tasks performed.
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Full, paid cleaning training at our Roy. Campus when recruits join.
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Personalized leadership paths at the Roy. Academy to develop the skills of identified successors.
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Paid vacation. 😎
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Many other benefits, including a generous group insurance program and a RRSP and RESP contribution.
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A chance to work in some of the most prestigious buildings.
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A best-employer-in-Canada culture. Proof of that : the company has been Great Place to Work Canada certified since 2021 (two years running, yes indeed).
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A large, diverse, and respectful family that champions inclusion.
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Working for a 100% Québec-based, family-owned, and women-owned company.
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Working day to day alongside caring, courageous, and supportive leaders.
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Opportunities for advancement and career growth.
Ready to live the Roy. experience?
Roy. is a Québec family business that puts its employees' well-being at the center of its priorities.
Our 2,800 employees are the lifeblood of the company. What all our employees have in common is courage. Their determination drives them to overcome challenges and work hard. They're also very proactive, always solution-focused, as well as supportive of one another and genuine. There's no room for BS at Roy.
