The Employer of the Year Award
Criteria
With higher costs of hiring and demand for new skills to meet the expectations of more global and tech-enabled clients, employers of all sizes need the right blend of training, incentives and career pathways to attract, retain and develop a multi-generational workforce. Being recognised as an employer of choice is vital to attract those with the most sought-after skills and retain the best people to offer customers the consistency of service they expect.
Employee and candidate expectations about where, how and why they work have changed, with wellbeing, personal & professional development, and flexibility as important as salary and other financial incentives.
This award celebrates the organisations that go the extra mile through all stages of the employee lifecycle, from recruitment to inclusion and career progression.
Judges will look for evidence of how employees are engaged in company values and purpose, investment in people and their development, initiatives to create a more collaborative culture, and the impact this has had on commercial performance.
Open to any business, this award will recognise the enterprise that can demonstrate excellence in the following key areas:
- Employee recruitment, retention & development
- Employee communication & feedback
- Leadership and management
- Innovation and operational excellence
- Diversity and inclusion
- Creative and collaborative customer service
- An embedded ethical culture
- Support & impact in the local community
Scoring & Weighting
In this category judges will compare the extent to which each candidate has demonstrated excellence in the following areas:
- Employee & Customer Engagement – 30%
- Leadership & Innovation – 20%
- Organisational Ethics & Policies – 30%
- Financial Performance & Growth – 20%
