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 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. Best Mobility and Relocation Consultancy
This category recognises companies that provide high-quality mobility and relocation services to organisations and their employees. Judges will be looking for providers that demonstrate excellence in customer service and the ability to tailor their solutions to meet diverse client needs. This includes support for employee relocations, expatriate management, visa and immigration assistance, temporary housing, and broader mobility services that ensure seamless transitions for businesses and their workforce.
*Was previously known as ‘Best Mobility & Orientation Consultancy’
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. Best Remote Work Solutions Provider
This category recognises solution providers that stand out in delivering comprehensive and high-impact remote work solutions, with a particular focus on fostering seamless collaboration and virtual work for corporate. Judges will assess the provider’s exceptional ability to facilitate dynamic remote collaboration, create engaging virtual work environments, and contribute significantly to increased productivity. The evaluation will also consider the provider’s ability to enhance business operations by enabling the workforce to connect, communicate, and collaborate.
18. Best Sales Training Provider
This category recognises providers who specialise in delivering effective sales training programs 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.
19. Best Serviced Apartment / Corporate Stay Provider
This category recognises providers that specialise in providing high-quality serviced apartments or corporate stay solutions to organisations. Judges will be looking for providers who can demonstrate a commitment to providing excellent customer service, as well as their ability to customise their services 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*
This category honours vendors that develop solutions to make workplaces more accessible and inclusive for employees with disabilities. Judges will look for providers offering innovations in digital accessibility, inclusive benefits, and physical workspace adaptations. Solutions may include assistive technologies, adaptive workplace design, inclusive hiring platforms, and accessibility consulting – helping businesses create truly equitable work environments.
23. Local Hero
This award is for businesses founded in Singapore 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.
24. Best AI Recruitment Software
This category recognises companies that provide cutting-edge AI-powered recruitment software. Judges will be looking for providers who can demonstrate the effectiveness of their software in streamlining recruitment processes, improving candidate matching, and reducing recruitment costs.
25. Best Applicant Tracking Software
This category recognises companies that provide comprehensive and effective applicant tracking software solutions to organisations. Judges will be looking for providers who can demonstrate the efficiency, accuracy, and user-friendliness of their software, as well as their ability to customise their services to meet the needs of their clients. They will also evaluate the software’s ability to streamline the recruitment process, improve candidate experience, and provide useful analytics for data-driven decision-making.
26. Best Attendance Automation System
This category recognises providers that specialise in attendance automation systems. Judges will be looking for providers who can demonstrate the accuracy, efficiency, and ease-of-use of their attendance systems, as well as their ability to customise their services to meet the needs of their clients.
27. 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.
28. Best Employee Engagement Software
This category recognises companies that provide software solutions to help organisations improve employee engagement. Judges will be looking for providers who can demonstrate the effectiveness of their software in measuring and improving employee engagement, as well as their ability to customise their services to meet the needs of their clients.
29. Best Employee Feedback and Recognition Platform
This category honours vendors offering platforms that facilitate real-time employee feedback and recognition within corporate environments. Judges will assess the effectiveness of the platform in capturing and analysing feedback, as well as its ability to promote a positive workplace culture. Criteria include ease of use, customisation options, and the impact of the platform on employee morale and engagement.
30. Best Employee Financial Well-being Programme *NEW*
This category celebrates companies that provide comprehensive financial well-being programmes designed to help employees manage financial stress and improve their financial literacy. Judges will be looking for solutions that include financial literacy initiatives, savings tools, salary advance options, and Earned Wage Access (EWA). The focus will be on programmes that empower employees to take control of their finances, reduce financial anxiety, and foster a healthier work-life balance through holistic financial support.
31. Best Expense Claims Management Platform *NEW*
This category recognises platforms that streamline and optimise the expense claims process for businesses and employees. Judges will be looking for solutions that simplify the submission, approval, and reimbursement of expense claims, offering seamless integration with accounting systems and ensuring compliance with company policies. The focus will be on platforms that improve efficiency, reduce administrative overhead, and enhance the user experience for both employees and finance teams.
32. Best Gig Workforce Management Platforms
This category recognises HR service providers offering specialised platforms for effective gig workforce management. Judges will assess the platforms based on streamlined onboarding, real-time communication, and task management.
33. Best HR Automation Solution *NEW*
This category recognises HR automation solutions that help businesses save time and reduce costs by streamlining HR processes. Judges will be looking for both in-built and independent tools that automate key HR functions such as recruitment, onboarding, payroll, performance management, and employee data management. The focus will be on solutions that increase operational efficiency, enhance accuracy, and free up HR teams to focus on more strategic initiatives, ultimately driving better outcomes for the business and its employees.
34. Best HR Management System (Enterprise)
This category recognises providers that specialise in providing HR management systems to large enterprises (1000 employees or more). Judges will be looking for providers who can demonstrate the comprehensiveness and scalability of their system, as well as their ability to customise their services to meet the needs of their clients.
35. Best HR Management System (SMB)
This category recognises providers that specialise in providing HR management systems to small and medium-sized businesses (100-999 employees). Judges will be looking for providers who can demonstrate the ease-of-use, affordability, and functionality of their system, as well as their ability to customise their services to meet the needs of their clients.
36. Best Innovation For HR
This category recognises companies that have developed innovative solutions to help organisations improve any aspect of their HR processes. Judges will be looking for providers who can demonstrate the uniqueness, effectiveness, and practicality of their innovation, as well as its potential impact on the HR industry.
37. Best Payroll Software
This category recognises companies that provide payroll software solutions to organisations. Judges will be looking for providers who can demonstrate the accuracy, efficiency, and compliance of their software, as well as their ability to customise their services to meet the needs of their clients.
38. Best Recruitment Portal
This category recognises companies that provide comprehensive and user-friendly recruitment portals to organisations. Judges will be looking for providers who can demonstrate the effectiveness of their portal in attracting and matching qualified candidates, as well as their ability to customise their services to meet the needs of their clients.
39. Best Remote Work Collaboration Tool *NEW*
This category celebrates innovative tools that enhance collaboration, productivity, and engagement for remote or hybrid teams. Judges will be looking for solutions that facilitate seamless communication, effective project management, and streamlined workflows across locations. The focus will be on tools that enable teams to collaborate efficiently, stay connected, and maintain high levels of engagement, regardless of where they are working from.
40. Best Training & Facilitation Skills
This category recognises companies that providing exceptional training experiences to organisations, and have a consistent track record of high-quality facilitation during their programmes. Judges will be looking for providers who can demonstrate their expertise delivering effective and engaging training programmes, as well as their ability to customise their services to meet the needs of their clients. Videos of the trainer(s) in action are highly encouraged.
41. Leader of the Year
This category recognises an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the HR industry and demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities. Judges will be looking for nominees who can demonstrate their impact on the business, as well as their ability to inspire and lead others in the field. Details on the criteria for this category are in the VOTY entry guidelines.
