SaskCentral Named One of Canada's Top Five Best Workplaces

REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN--(Marketwired - April 10, 2013) - SaskCentral is proud to have been named one of Canada's top five best workplaces for 2013 by the Great Place to Work^® Institute Canada. The list of Canada's top 100 workplaces was announced in today's Globe and Mail national newspaper. SaskCentral was also named the fifth best workplace for women.

This is the second year in a row SaskCentral has made the top five and the sixth time on the top 100 list.

"We have to make sure we have the best people so we can provide exceptional service to credit unions," says Keith Nixon, SaskCentral CEO. "You get the best people, and keep them, by ensuring you have a supportive workplace where people's expertise is valued and their work life balance is respected."

Nixon credits SaskCentral employees for this recognition and their contribution to a constructive culture.

"We've worked hard to make SaskCentral a great workplace," says Nixon. "We are very proud our employees have contributed to this and find SaskCentral a great place to work."

The competition for the 100 "Best Workplaces in Canada" is based on two criteria. Two- thirds of the total score comes from an employee survey, along with open-ended comments about the organization. The remainder comes from an in-depth review of the organization's culture, including an evaluation of HR policies and procedures. This list of "Best Workplaces in Canada" is compiled by Great Place to Work^® Institute Canada.

About SaskCentral - SaskCentral is owned by Saskatchewan credit unions to serve and represent their collective interests. There are 55 credit unions in Saskatchewan serving approximately 500,000 members in communities across the province. Saskatchewan credit unions build lives and fulfill dreams by helping members achieve financial well-being and investing in communities. Visit us at: http://www.saskcu.com/saskcentral.