ESG: commitment is essential
In today’s increasingly complex society, it has become critically important for an organization to engage in effective ways with growing ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) responsibilities. Developing strategies and action plans to incorporate the principles and practical issues of ESG has become a central business…
Ep01 – B Corp Certification
In this first episode, discover the journey of Norda Stelo, the first major engineering firm in Canada to receive B Corp certification. Alex Brisson, President and CEO, Jean-Philippe Couture, Director – Strategy and Culture, and Camille Wilhelmy, CSR and Continuous Improvement Partner, explain what is a B Corp certification and what it took to get it.
This contemporary problem that threatens growth
According to a study by the Institut de la statistique du Québec, supported by data from Statistics Canada, there are more than 250,000 vacant positions throughout Quebec. The job market is increasingly under pressure. Since 2018, the demand for qualified workers is constantly increasing while the pool of resources is shrinking. A real scourge for the Quebec economy, the lack of personnel is a major barrier to the growth of SMEs in Quebec, particularly in the manufacturing sector, which represents 12.6% of Quebec’s GDP.
Successful Digital Transformation
According to a study published in the Harvard Business Review, 70% of digital transformation initiatives do not achieve the expected results. Companies that have gone through transformation know how difficult such an initiative can be. We anticipate the upheavals caused by change, employee complaints and the exorbitant costs to be incurred. However, the digitization of certain operations is now essential, and the gains from a digital shift are numerous. At Norda Stelo, we believe that the success of a digital transformation lies in five key factors and that, by creating an environment bringing together these winning conditions, your digital transformation will be a success.
Star performers: Alex Brisson
It’s been a bumpy few years for the company now known as Norda Stelo, but CEO Alex Brisson has always known that by following its North Star, the Quebecois engineering and construction firm would emerge even stronger.
Building Trust and Delivering Value
Canadian construction engineering firm Norda Stelo specializes in integrated projects. Headquartered in Quebec City, the company has twenty locations on three continents and is deeply committed to building longstanding client relationships based on integrity and trust.