AWARD CATEGORY

People First

This Award recognises member firms that have implemented and delivered outstanding initiatives that benefit their people.

Demonstrated leadership in pursuing actions that further internal inclusion and wellbeing to create ‘healthy workplaces’ (including diversity, mental health and wellbeing, flexibility etc.)
Delivery and effectiveness of initiative(s)
Extent to which the initiative(s) respond to the needs/challenges of the firm’s people and contribute to the business’ success
Extent to which the initiative(s) reflect or contribute to developing industry best practice

Overview of the challenge/need that the initiative has been designed to address (max 300 words)
Objective/s of the initiative – must clearly articulate long-term benefits and how it will address needs and/or challenges identified above (max 350 words)
Synopsis / description of the initiative – e.g. detail of how the benefit has been achieved and how the firm has demonstrated an innovative approach (max 700 words)
Outcomes of the initiative – may include testimonials and must clearly demonstrate its measured success (max 500 words)
Communication of initiative – detail steps taken to promote the project or initiative to people base and secure engagement and buy-in (max 300 words)
Pre-approved media release content for marketing purposes (max 500 words)
Minimum of three photographs for marketing purposes