Employees responses to the question why they choose to work at Standen's:
(from our recent Employee Survey)

• "I just love to see that the parts I design have impacts on productivity "

• "Standen's is a good company because everybody is equal, not biased"

• "The best friends I ever had since I came to Canada - I met them here at Standen's"

• "I feel my hard work and contributions to Standen's are valued"

• "I value that I'm often given the opportunity to trouble-shoot various problems"

• "Finding solutions to problems are fun and the most interesting thing on earth"

• "Unlike other industries, I get to see my end product"

• "Feeling part of a "Team"."

• "Mel Svendsen and his history of advance in the company makes me feel confident that the workers interest's will always be listened to."

• "The need to be part of a "growing company"."

• "Stable & consistent ownership - Great Owners"

• "I enjoy the ongoing training at Standen's and feel that Standen's is beneficial to me as an employee and I could see myself finishing out my career here."

• "Great executive / upper management - well respected."

• "Wage incentives or other bonuses"

• "From the 1st day I applied for a job the responsiveness from concerned staff, especially the Human Resources staff's over all approach made me decide to stay in this company for the long term."

• "Top management try's hard to do what they can for the employees."

• "I appreciate the Standen's Scholarship that supported my children in their education"

• "Fair when dealing with problems"

• "Satisfaction in  producing products"

• "As an immigrant, from having nothing, now I have everything.  I'm proud to say "My dream comes true through hard work at Standen's"

• "I fell challenged by all the learning I have at Standen's"

• "Standen's direction & drive as a leader in leaf and air suspensions"

• "Standen's management treated me better than other places"

• "Family environment"

• "I also choose to stay here because I like the fact my job consists of a variety of tasks and I'm constantly learning new things to do, and I can upgrade my education to do with my job."

• "I feel that Mel (President & CEO) is personally committed to keep this workforce employed."

• "I like the people I work with"

• "The hours of work and profit sharing program together with Pension & Retirement programs."

• "I have the opportunity to be a millwright."

• "Standen's is a good company."