AET Group Receives Health and Wellness in the Workplace Award at the GKWCC Business Excellence Awards

KITCHENER, ONTARIO

The Annual Business Excellence Awards Gala is the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce’s premier event that was celebrated last Thursday night where hundreds of members, both in-person and at the live viewing party, attended the gala to celebrate business excellence in Waterloo Region and the many significant accomplishments individuals and organizations have made over the past year. The Health and Wellness in the Workplace Award is awarded to a business or organization that has achieved health and wellness in the workplace, mindful of the workplace as a determinant of health. The award recognizes employers that provide strategies, initiatives, policies and/or programs that promote, support, and enhance a healthy workplace and the efforts of workers to remain healthy at work and beyond.

“We are truly honoured to be recognized by the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce with the Health and Wellness in the Workplace Award” says Scott Freiburger, Managing Director & CEO of AET Group.  “Since the founding of AET Group in 1998, we’ve been a purpose driven company cultivating a work environment centered around employee well-being, collaboration, growth and development.  This award is for our people and is a testament to our continued focus on the workplace putting employee health, safety and well-bine first through numerous programs and added benefits we offer our employees.  We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace environment and ensuring our employees have the support they need to thrive, from enhanced benefits package, health and wellness program, flexible work from home program, professional development, paid volunteer time and donation matching to name a few.  We value our employees and remain committed to providing a positive and engaging work environment where our employees feel proud to work.”

AET Group is a trusted leader in environmental consulting, auditing and scientific services that has built a strong reputation over the past 27 years for delivering innovative solutions for both local and global clients.  But what truly sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to the well-being of our employees that is embedded into our culture, not just as a program but as a core value.  We take a hands-on approach to health and wellness in the workplace, recognizing how both physical and mental health shape the overall employee experience. At AET Group, we take a holistic and proactive approach to workplace health and well-being, focusing equally on physical and mental health.

The Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce is a business association of economic development champions. As the voice of business for the Greater Kitchener Waterloo area, the Chamber is a strong advocate for continued development of our community and a partner for prosperity. By working together and focusing on initiatives that support growth, members use the services of the Chamber as an important catalyst for their business success.