This award recognises organisations that have focussed on improving the employee experience. Entrants will have developed a culture of trust and empowerment that seeks to personalise the employee experience and builds engagement and commitment in working towards the success of the business.

This empowering culture will be part of what the organisation values, and will be embedded in how it communicates, innovates, and operates on a day-to-day basis. Proactive measures, along with the employee voice and robust support for line managers, will be central to making an inclusive workplace where employees feel valued, grow through development, and thrive.

Entrants will be able to show the impact of HR initiatives centred around employee empowerment, development and retention, demonstrating how they listen to people at each stage of the employee lifecycle and create personalised experiences.

Evidence provided should show how the culture and a shared leadership style has had a positive impact on the performance of the organisation, as well as on the employee experience, and how gains made in this area are being sustained.