Award categories
PROVIDERS
1. Best AI-Powered Learning Tools *NEW*
This category recognises solution providers that develop, sell, and support cutting-edge AI-powered learning tools within a comprehensive digital ecosystem for businesses, educational institutions, and individuals. Judges will be looking for vendors that offer innovative, intelligent solutions designed to enhance knowledge retention, personalise learning experiences, and improve overall training efficiency. Evaluation criteria will include the effectiveness of AI-driven features, the robustness of the digital ecosystem in supporting diverse learning needs, and the provider’s ability to scale and adapt their solutions for a wide range of users.
2. Best Corporate Healthcare Provider
This category recognises solution providers that offer the most comprehensive, high-quality healthcare solutions for corporate clients. Judges will be looking for solution providers that provide a wide range of healthcare services, including preventive care, wellness programmes, and access to medical professionals. They will also be evaluating the quality of care provided and the vendor’s ability to tailor their services to meet the unique needs of each client.
3. Best Corporate Wellness Provider
This category recognises solution providers that excel in promoting physical and mental wellness among employees of corporate clients. Judges will be evaluating the vendor’s approach to wellness, including their use of technology and data to track employee health metrics and their ability to provide personalised wellness plans. They will also be looking at the range of wellness services offered and the vendor’s track record of success in improving employee health and well-being.
4. Best Digital Learning Provider
This category recognises solution providers that offer innovative digital learning solutions for employee development. Judges will be evaluating the vendor’s technology platform, the quality of their content, and their ability to tailor their solutions to the unique needs of each client. They will also be looking at the vendor’s track record of success in improving employee skills and knowledge.
5. Best Employee Engagement Consultancy
This category recognises solution providers that help companies improve employee engagement and satisfaction. Judges will be evaluating the vendor’s approach to engagement, including their use of data and analytics to measure engagement levels and their ability to develop targeted strategies to improve engagement. They will also be looking at the vendor’s track record of success in improving employee satisfaction and retention rates.
6. Best Employee Insurance Provider
This category recognises solution providers that offer the best employee insurance products and services to corporate clients. Judges will be evaluating the quality and comprehensiveness of the insurance products offered, as well as the vendor’s ability to tailor their solutions to meet the unique needs of each client. They will also be looking at the vendor’s track record of success in delivering cost-effective insurance solutions and providing exceptional customer service.
7. Best Employer of Record Service Provider
This category recognises solution providers that offer the best employer of record services to corporate clients. Judges will be evaluating the vendor’s ability to manage payroll, benefits, and compliance requirements for clients operating in multiple jurisdictions. They will also be looking at the vendor’s track record of success in providing timely and accurate payroll services and ensuring compliance with local labour laws.
8. Best Executive Search Firm
This category recognises solution providers that excel in providing executive search services for corporate clients. Judges will be evaluating the vendor’s ability to identify and recruit top talent for executive positions, as well as their track record of success in placing candidates in high-level roles. They will also be looking at the vendor’s industry expertise and their ability to provide customised search solutions for each client.
9. Best HR Management Consulting Firm
This category recognises solution providers that offer exceptional consulting services for human resource management. Judges will be evaluating the vendor’s ability to provide strategic guidance and innovative solutions for clients across a range of HR issues, including workforce planning, talent management, and employee engagement. They will also be looking at the consultancy’s track record of success in delivering measurable results for clients.
10. Best HR Outsourcing Partner
This category recognises solution providers that provide the best outsourcing solutions for human resource management. Judges will be evaluating the vendor’s ability to manage HR processes and functions for clients, including recruitment, payroll, and benefits administration. They will also be looking at the vendor’s track record of success in delivering cost-effective outsourcing solutions and providing exceptional customer service.
11. Best Instructional Design Provider
This category recognises companies that excel in designing and delivering engaging and effective training programmes that enhance learning outcomes for employees. Judges will be looking for providers who demonstrate creativity, innovation, and the ability to tailor training to meet the specific needs of their clients.
12. Best Leadership Development Consultancy
This category recognises firms that specialise in helping organisations develop effective leaders. Judges will be looking for providers who can demonstrate the impact of their leadership development programmes on clients’ business results, as well as their ability to design and deliver high-quality, personalised leadership development programmes.
13. Best Management Training Provider
This category recognises providers who excel in designing and delivering effective training programmes to develop the skills of managers. Judges will be looking for providers who can demonstrate the impact of their training programmes on clients’ business results, as well as their ability to tailor training to meet the specific needs of their clients.
14. Best Mid-Management Recruitment Firm
This category recognises firms that specialise in recruiting mid-level managers. Judges will be looking for providers who can demonstrate a track record of successfully placing qualified candidates in mid-level management positions.
15. Best New Recruitment Firm
This category recognises new recruitment firms that have been in the business for not more than five years but have made a significant impact in the industry and delivered exemplary value and quantifiable results that have continuously impressed their prospective and existing clients. Judges will be looking for providers who can demonstrate a unique approach to recruitment, as well as their ability to provide high-quality services to their clients.
16. Best Payroll Outsourcing Partner
This category recognises providers that specialise in providing payroll outsourcing services to organisations. Judges will be looking for providers who can demonstrate a high degree of accuracy and efficiency in their payroll processing, as well as their ability to customise their services to meet the needs of their clients.
17. Best Psychometric Testing Provider
This category recognises companies that provide high-quality psychometric testing services to organisations. Judges will be looking for providers who can demonstrate the validity and reliability of their testing tools, as well as their ability to customise their services to meet the needs of their clients.
18. Best Recruitment Process Outsourcing Partner
This category recognises providers that specialise in providing recruitment process outsourcing services to organisations. Judges will be looking for providers who can demonstrate a high degree of efficiency and effectiveness in their recruitment processes, as well as their ability to customise their services to meet the needs of their clients.
19. Best Sales Training Provider
This category recognises providers who specialise in delivering effective sales training programmes to organisations. Judges will be looking for providers who can demonstrate a track record of success in improving sales performance, as well as their ability to customise their training programmes to meet the needs of their clients.
20. Best Staffing Firm
This category recognises firms that excel in providing staffing services to organisations. Judges will be looking for providers who can demonstrate a track record of successfully placing qualified candidates in a variety of positions, as well as their ability to customise their services to meet the needs of their clients.
21. Best Team Building Provider
This category recognises companies that provide high-quality team-building services to organisations. Judges will be looking for providers who can demonstrate the effectiveness of their team-building activities in improving teamwork and collaboration among employees.
22. Best Workplace Accessibility & Inclusion Solution *NEW*
23. Local Hero
This award is for businesses founded in Malaysia who are currently independent (I.e. no parent company, no public shareholders, not part of an international network (unless the network is also comprised of fully independent organisations). Open to any type of HR partner, vendor or solution provider.
PRODUCTS / SERVICES
24. Best Attendance Automation System
25. Best Digital Wellness Platform
This category recognises companies that provide digital wellness solutions to help organisations improve the health and well-being of their employees. Judges will be looking for providers who can demonstrate the effectiveness of their platform in promoting healthy behaviors and reducing stress among employees.