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People and Culture Business of the Year Award

For the business people are proud to work for

RecognisesPeople & cultureTeam performanceLeadership
RecognitionBusiness

About this category

The People and Culture Business of the Year Award recognises a business that invests in its people: how it hires, develops, rewards and looks after them.

The judges look for a culture people choose to stay in, and the results that follow for customers and the business.

Eligibility

Open to businesses of any size and sector, based in or serving the region. Self-nominations and nominations made by others are both welcome.

Judging criteria

  • Entries are judged on engagement and retention
  • Development and progression
  • Wellbeing and inclusion
  • How the culture shows in results

Qualitative criteria

  • Clarity of vision and offer
  • Reputation with customers and partners
  • Culture and the team behind the business

Metrics

  • Revenue and growth
  • Customer satisfaction and repeat business
  • Jobs created or retained

Additional criteria

  • Include figures for the last one to two years
  • Examples of standout work and testimonials from customers or partners

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