Award categories
Leadership
1. Best Crisis Management and Leadership
2. Best Diversity and Inclusion Strategy
3. Best ESG Programme
4. Best First-Time Manager Programme
5. Best Graduate Training Programme
6. Best Holistic Leadership Development Strategy
7. Best HR Communication Strategy
8. Best Management Training Programme
9. Best Succession Planning Strategy
10. Best Women Leadership Programme
11. Most Inspiring Leader – Individual winner category
Recent times have seen some of the most challenging socio-economic times and brought with them a real test of leadership. This category is a remarkable opportunity to recognise a leader who has demonstrated leadership at any level, from the frontline to C-suite, and has stepped up to help individuals and teams navigate personal and business challenges. Inspirational leaders who showcase how they leverage on their ambition and vision to spark confidence in others, motivate, engage and drive high performance will win.
*Prerequisite: In order to be eligible for this award, the company of the respective candidate must have entered at least 2 other categories at the Employee Experience Awards 2024. This is to support their claims to the judges with examples of work the candidate had been involved in leading or overseeing.
Learning
12. Best Capability Development Programme for the HR Team
13. Best Career Development Programme
14. Best In-House Certification Programme
15. Best In-House Learning Academy
16. Best Learning and Development Programme
17. Best Remote Learning Initiative
18. Best Skilling Strategy
19. Best Soft Skills Training Programme
This category honours organisations that supported their employees with training in skills that help them most successfully interact with others. This can include, but is not limited to, adaptability, communication, customer service, decision making and problem-solving, listening, negotiation, networking, organisational skills, public speaking, teamwork and time-management. Judges will be looking at how these programmes were successfully implemented to yield positive results.
20. Best Talent Mobility Programme
Engagement
21. Best Employee Advocacy Programme *NEW*
We’re seeking initiatives that include, but are not limited to, community engagement, volunteerism, brand ambassadorship, and the organic sharing of company values. These initiatives empower employees to become vocal champions, both within and beyond traditional marketing channels, enhancing brand reputation and industry presence. Judges will be evaluating how these programmes have effectively leveraged employee perspectives, elevated engagement levels, and positively contributed to the organisation’s standing. If your organisation has successfully harnessed the authentic power of employee advocacy, this is the category to showcase your achievement. Tell us how you’ve empowered your employees to shape compelling narratives that strengthen your brand.
22. Best Employee Engagement Initiative *NEW*
23. Best Employee Feedback and Listening Strategy *NEW*
24. Best Employee Wellness Strategy
25. Best Employer Branding
26. Best HR Digital Transformation Strategy
27. Best Hybrid Work Model
28. Best Parental and Caregiver Support Programme *NEW*
29. Best Remote Work Strategy
30. Best Rewards and Recognition Programme
31. Best Work-life Harmony Strategy
32. Best Workforce Innovation *NEW*
We’re looking for initiatives that have broken new ground in HR practices, recruitment strategies, employee development, and workforce well-being. These innovations may span areas such as AI-driven recruitment processes, revolutionary talent retention strategies, creative workplace flexibility arrangements, or pioneering approaches to upskilling and reskilling.
Winning this award means showcasing how your organisation has disrupted the status quo to create a more engaged, adaptable, and resilient workforce. Share with us how your innovative workforce strategies have contributed to organisational success and enhanced the overall employee experience.
Judges will be evaluating how these innovations have driven tangible results, improved productivity, fostered a culture of continuous learning, and positioned your organisation as a trailblazer in the realm of workforce management.
33. Most Innovative and Sustainable Office Design
Talent Acquisition
34. Best Campus Recruitment Strategy
35. Best In-House Candidate Experience
36. Best In-House Recruitment Team
37. Best Onboarding Experience
38. Best Use of Recruitment Technology Tools
Not Open for Entry
39. Overall Leadership Award
40. Overall Learning Award
41. Overall Engagement Award
42. Overall Talent Acquisition Award
43. Employee Experience Champion of the Year
The most coveted of all achievements at the Employee Experience Award, this prestigious title goes to the best performing entrant across all 4 pillars: Leadership, Learning, Engagement & Talent Acquistion. Using a standard points system, 4 points will be granted for Gold, 2 points for Silver, and 1 point for Bronze. Any point ties will be decided based on placement (i.e. 2 Gold would break a tie against 1 Gold and 2 Silver). Any placement ties will be decided by the average score percentage assigned by the Judging Panel.