Desjardins Retains Top Employer Status Amid Evolving Labor Market
Event summary
- Desjardins Group named one of Canada's top employers by Forbes and Mediacorp in 2026.
- Fourth consecutive year receiving Platinum parity certification from Women in Governance.
- Assets under management reached $511.9 billion as of September 30, 2025.
- Recognized as one of the World's Best Banks in 2025 by Forbes.
The big picture
Desjardins Group's repeated recognition as a top employer underscores its strategic focus on fostering a strong corporate culture amid evolving labor market expectations. As the largest cooperative financial group in North America with $511.9 billion in assets, its commitment to innovation, collaboration, and gender parity positions it favorably in an increasingly competitive financial services landscape. The group's ability to balance financial performance with employee satisfaction will be critical in maintaining its status as an employer of choice.
What we're watching
- Talent Retention
- How Desjardins' commitment to a people-focused environment will affect its ability to attract and retain top talent in a competitive labor market.
- Gender Parity
- Whether Desjardins can sustain its leadership in gender parity initiatives and what impact this will have on its corporate culture and performance.
- Financial Strength
- The pace at which Desjardins can continue to grow its assets under management while maintaining its high capital ratios and credit ratings.
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