#EmployeeExperienceAwards
Singapore
Gala Dinner: 5 June 2026
Venue: Shangri-La Singapore
Address: 22 Orange Grove Rd, Singapore 258350
Dress Code: Celebration of Impact (Gold & Midnight)*
*An elegant, formal dress code built around gold, deep navy, black, and champagne—think ladies in floor-length gowns, sleek cocktail dresses, or tailored jumpsuits with metallic accents, and gents in black or navy suits/tuxedos elevated with gold details like cufflinks or ties. The overall look should feel polished and refined, using luxurious fabrics and subtle shine to reflect achievement, prestige, and quiet confidence.
CELEBRATING SINGAPORE’S TOP WORKPLACES THROUGH THE POWER OF EX
Now in its 6th year, the Employee Experience Awards (EXA) returns to Singapore, continuing its mission to honour organisations that are redefining what it means to champion the employee experience. In today’s competitive world, where attracting and retaining talent is vital, the EXA shines a spotlight on companies that place people at the heart of their success — driving both performance and a lasting competitive edge.
Singapore’s workforce is evolving rapidly, with employee well-being, purposeful leadership, and innovative talent strategies taking centre stage. A strong employee experience is no longer just an advantage — it’s the hallmark of organisations that thrive, grow, and inspire.
At its core, the Employee Experience Awards takes a holistic approach, recognising excellence across four key pillars:
1. Leadership
2. Learning
3. Engagement
4. Talent Acquisition
Through these pillars, the Employee Experience Awards aims to inspire Singaporean companies to build thriving workplace cultures where people feel empowered, engaged, and valued.
Join us as we celebrate organisations that are shaping the future of work in Singapore – where employee experience is not just an initiative, but the driving force behind organisational excellence.
2026 Panel of Judges
Tommy Loy
Head of People & Capability
Jennie Lim
Head of Human Resources
Jason Leong
Head of Talent, APAC
May Cheo
Head of HR, Innovative Medicine Southeast Asia & India
Christina Yap
VP, Group Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding
Kenneth Koo
Director, Talent Acquisition
Shine Rodriguez
Business Unit Talent Acquisition Lead, Southeast Asia
Simon Cheong
CHRO
Radhika Jain
HR Director, Southeast Asia
Nuryasmin Hannah
HR Director
Ren Ci Hospital
Alan Guo
VP HR – Food Solutions & Group Rewards
SATS
Jane Lum
Director, Head of Human Resources
Shilla Travel Retail Singapore
Beven H.Pak
Head of Human Resources, India, Southeast Asia & Middle East
Lillian Ho
Chief Human Resource Officer
Kevin Chua
Chief Human Resources Officer
United World College South East Asia
Bryan Lim
Managing Director, Head of Group Talent & Development
United Overseas Bank
Kelly Sofian
VP, Human Resources
VisionPower Semiconductor Manufacturing Company
Anya Loh
Head of HR, APAC
Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions
Don’t take our word for it. Hear what past award participants of HRO’s Awards have to say:
I want to share with you how much my colleagues and I have enjoyed the dinner at Shangri-la, it was very well organised! The band and DJ were fabulous, world class! Thanks to your team.
HAVI Freight Management
Thanks a lot and though we didn’t manage to bring back an award, it was an eye-opening experience! We’ll be sure to participate in more categories next year!
AstraZeneca
Many thanks for your kind support and please extend our appreciation to Human Resources Online team too. It is truly amazing.
Clermont
A big thank you to you and your team for an outstanding awards ceremony. The energy was wonderful and it was great to see so many people come together to celebrate this awards night.
Change Et Al.
It was a grand event and so nicely organised! Well done to you and your team!
CGS-CIMB
It is an enjoyable and fun-filled event where you get excited over the announcement of the winners of the awards.
Bank of Singapore
HR Excellence Awards is really professional and is the leading awards for the HR community.
Heineken Asia Pacific
It was a moment to take a pause and show our appreciation to those HR folks who added value to other human beings and to their business.
UTAC Group
Thanks for having me as a judge. I truly enjoyed reading the many submissions and noted the level of enthusiasm and involvement of the participants in building their company culture.
Paramount Corporation
Thank you for having me in your event. Not only was the dinner delicious, the whole evening was great. It was an enormous privilege that I be given the opportunity to be part of the panel judges.
Protasco
The pleasure to judge the entries was all mine. Thanks again for the wonderful opportunity and networking.
Segi Value Holdings
I think this is a very prestigious award and it is also a platform for us to share our best practices.
AXA Life Singapore
This year we are ready to share our practices and we’re very proud and excited to actually share what we have done.
SCOR Singapore
I think this is one of the most important at HR, to attract and retain talent. So that is why we want to project ourselves in the market and also to see where we are standing, compared to the leaders in the market.
DKSH
I want to share with you how much my colleagues and I have enjoyed the dinner at Shangri-la, it was very well organised! The band and DJ were fabulous, world class! Thanks to your team.
HAVI Freight Management
Thanks a lot and though we didn’t manage to bring back an award, it was an eye-opening experience! We’ll be sure to participate in more categories next year!
AstraZeneca
Many thanks for your kind support and please extend our appreciation to Human Resources Online team too. It is truly amazing.
Clermont
A big thank you to you and your team for an outstanding awards ceremony. The energy was wonderful and it was great to see so many people come together to celebrate this awards night.
Change Et Al
It was a grand event and so nicely organised! Well done to you and your team!
CGS-CIMB
Highlights from previous years
Check out what went down at Employee Experience Awards from previous year and get ready for an even bigger party in 2025!