Workplace Achievement Award

This award recognises organisations that prioritise the creation of a positive workplace culture and environment for their employees, which leads to enhanced productivity, efficiency, and overall wellbeing. The winner will demonstrate excellence in providing a professional, supportive, and inclusive workplace that fosters both job and life satisfaction for their employees. Entry is by a 5 A4 page submission; the judges will be looking for clear information, backed up by evidence, that pays particular attention to the criteria listed below.

• The workplace community: Describe how initiatives have been successful at creating a positive workplace community including the climate for employee involvement, effective and supportive leadership, and opportunities for growth and recognition.
• Social and wellness programmes: Describe the social, sporting, and health programmes in place that contribute to the workplace environment and how they positively impact employees.
• Diversity and environmental initiatives: Describe any diversity, environmental, and societal engagement or encouragement programmes in place and how they contribute to a positive workplace culture.
• Work/life balance and benefits: Describe any work/life balance and benefits schemes offered to employees and how they contribute to a positive workplace culture.
• Physical environment: Describe how the physical environment impacts the workforce, including the technological infrastructure, and describe measures taken to create a comfortable and productive work environment.
• Employee satisfaction: Detail employee surveys that have been conducted and the results obtained (including up to four year-on-year comparisons) to indicate that employees are satisfied, committed to, and engaged in their work. Describe any measures taken to address areas for improvement and their impact.