We are delighted to have been invited to join
the Judging Panel of "Scotland's Best Employer Awards 2014"!
In an increasingly competitive marketplace
companies wanting to recruit the best employees need to promote themselves as
being great places to work. But how do you prove it? Scottish Business Insider
in association with Hudson has launched the Scotland’s Best Employer awards,
which will recognise and reward companies who put employees at the heart of
their business, promoting development and health & wellbeing to strive in
their industry. The number one quoted asset for any firm is their employees.
The right environment and supporting the health and wellbeing of staff is
crucial in making a business thrive. The
prestigious event will be held at The Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh on Thursday
20th November.
The awards are aimed at different types of organisations who
operate in Scotland. The judging panel will be looking at a variety of aspects
which contribute towards making a company an excellent place to work. Key
attention will be paid to: training and development, health and wellbeing,
workplace environment, flexible working opportunities and engagement in company
CRS initiatives.
Large Scottish Employer of the Year sponsored by Hudson. Open
to all large Scottish headquartered companies with more than 150 employees.
Large Employer of the year. Open to all large companies,
headquartered outwith Scotland, with operations in Scotland and 150 or more
employees.
Not-for-Profit/Public Sector Employer of the Year. Open to
all Scottish headquartered public sector organisations, charities and other not
for profit organisations with more than 40 employees.
SME Employer of the Year sponsored by Investors in People. Open
to all Scottish headquartered SMEs with between 40 and 149 employees. The judges
will be looking at a number of aspects including the opportunity for employees
to learn and develop and make progress in their career.
SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS. These awards pay special
recognition to organisations or businesses which have shown a commitment to
staff in specific areas of their business. The judging panel will be looking
for organisations who can display significant investment, long standing
commitment and/or noteworthy improvements to this given area.
Best Health & Wellbeing award. Open to all companies
either headquartered or with operations in Scotland which can demonstrate their
commitment to employee health & wellbeing.
Youth Investment award sponsored by Investors in People. Open
to all companies either headquartered or with operations in Scotland which can
demonstrate their commitment to recruiting, engaging and developing young
people.
Training & Development award sponsored by CIPD. Open to
all companies either headquartered or with operations in Scotland which can
demonstrate their commitment to training and developing its people with
examples of the effectiveness of their programmes.
Best Work Environment award sponsored by ScotCareers. Open
to all companies either headquartered or with operations in Scotland which can
demonstrate their workplace is well looked after, comfortable, modern and
functional.
Scottish Employer of the Year 2014. Presented to a company,
selected by the judging panel, from all category award winners. Nominations not
invited for this category.
