North Vancouver, British Columbia, January 14, 2014 – In recognition of BlueShore Financial's leadership and innovation in engaging its workplace, the organization has been named one of the Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces^™ in Canada.

"Employee engagement and brand are two sides of the same coin," said Chris Catliff, President and CEO, BlueShore Financial. "With a great culture, we deliver on our brand promise to 'richly value' our staff and clients. We're honoured to be recognized by Achievers for this national award."

"The Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™ understand that employee engagement is not just a buzz word, but that engaged employees provide businesses with a unique competitive advantage. Companies that focus on employee success have better engagement and alignment with business objectives and company values," said Achievers CEO, Patrick D. Quirk. "These companies serve as role models for other businesses to engage their own employees and build success."

The Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™ Awards panel of judges evaluated each applicant based on the Eight Elements of Employee Engagement™: Communication, Leadership, Culture, Rewards & Recognition, Professional & Personal Growth, Accountability & Performance, Vision & Values and Corporate Social Responsibility. The panel of 14 judges included various academics and thought leaders on employee engagement.

Recipients will be honoured at an awards gala on March 6, 2014 at the Hilton in Toronto.

About BlueShore Financial

BlueShore Financial is a boutique financial institution providing a full range of personal and business banking, wealth management, insurance and commercial lending solutions. For more than 70 years, BlueShore Financial has helped clients achieve financial wellness^® through personalized solutions and expert advice – all delivered in a unique Financial Spa^™ branch environment. BlueShore Financial has 12 branches across the Lower Mainland and Sea-to-Sky Corridor and administers over $3 billion in assets. It has been consistently ranked among the top 20 financial planning firms in Metro Vancouver.

As one of Canada's Best Small and Medium Employers, BlueShore Financial is proud of an organizational culture that is client-focused, results-driven and inclusive. A designated Caring Company by the Canadian Centre for Philanthropy, the company donates a minimum of 1% of pre-tax profits annually to charities and not-for-profit organizations within the communities it serves.

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Achievers delivers the only true cloud-based Employee Success Platform^™ that enables remarkable business success. Designed specifically to meet the complex needs of today's changing, modern workplace, it is the most engaging software specifically designed to engage, align and recognize employees. It is software employees love to use every day in over 110 countries. Achievers is a privately held company headquartered in San Francisco. Learn how your company can change the world works at www.achievers.com.