Top Employer Award Categories
We are looking for organisations who have exceeded in the following categories during the coronavirus pandemic.
Overall Top Employer
The winners of each category will be put forward for The Overall Top Employer Award, which is for employers who can demonstrate commitment to a range of policies and practices relating to the pandemic.
Entrants for each category who wish to be considered for The Overall Award are therefore advised to include an executive summary of their work in all category areas.
Award Categories
- Best for D&I Award
- Best for Mental Well Being Award
- Best for Line Manager Support Award
- Best for Family Support Award
- Employee Engagement Award
- Best for Flexible Working Award
Given the economic impact of Covid-19 and the particular risks it presents for BAME workers plus the challenges it brings for women with female-dominated sectors heavily hit and women bearing the brunt of childcare responsibilities, we are looking to see how employers are responding and how they are following up previous commitments to D & I at a time of uncertainty and crisis for many and how they are responding to pressure for action on diversity in the wake of the Black Lives Matters movement. To be eligible for the Best for D&I award employers should demonstrate actions taken to ensure equality of opportunity for all.
This may include:
- Data collection and mining for up-to-date information on recruitment and progression
- Action plans based on data gathering
- Staff networks or other methods for understanding the particular issues faced by underrepresented sections of the workforce
- Line manager training
- Use of flexible working to widen the talent pool for carers, those with disabilities, etc
- Role modelling and leadership from the top on D&I issues
- Effective initiatives to address bias in the workplace
Submissions should, if possible, be supported by evidence of impact and sound business rationale. This could include testimonials, case studies or/and employee surveys.
Deadline for entries 27th November 2020.
To be eligible for the Best for Mental Well Being Award employers should demonstrate initiatives aimed at protecting their employees mental health during the coronavirus pandemic.
This may include:
- Initiatives that ensured furlough staff do not become disconnected
- Signposting to mental health resources
- Flexibility
- Line manager training
- Communication with staff, such as regular check-ins
Submissions should, if possible, be supported by evidence of impact. This could include testimonials, case studies or/and employee surveys.
Deadline for entries 27th November 2020.
