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Company culture has never been more important for organizations looking to attract and retain the best talent. But for employers, culture is about more than just Bagel Fridays and communal espresso machines. The strongest cultures are built on values that run deep throughout the organization.
Formerly presented by Digiday, Glossy and Modern Retail Awards, the WorkLife Awards are now a part of Digiday Media’s newest brand and recognize the top employers and the values that make them unique.
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KEY DATES
Early Deadline: July 15, 2022
$499 per entry
Regular Deadline: August 12, 2022
$599 per entry
Last Chance Deadline: September 16, 2022
$729 per entry
All deadlines end on Fridays at 11:59 pm PST.
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CATEGORIES
Best Hybrid Work Environment
Awarding the employer who has best maintained their company culture in a hybrid work environment.
Top Recruiter
Awarding an outstanding recruiter, either in-house or independent, who has displayed fair and effective practices to attract top talent.
HR Team of the Year
Awarding the HR team who has worked together to create a strong company culture and work environment.
Best Mental Wellness Program
Awarding the employer who has shown the strongest commitment to the mental well-being of their employees.
Best Physical Wellness Program
Awarding the employer who has shown the strongest commitment to the physical well-being of their employees.
Best Mentorship Program
Awarding the best program, either organized by an employer or independent entity, that fosters strong interpersonal connections between mentors and mentees in an innovative way.
Best Rewards & Recognition Program
Awarding the program that encourages a culture of recognition in an organization in the form of public/private praise and rewards/incentives.
Most Valued Employees
Awarding the employer who has shown the strongest commitment and dedication to employee appreciation.
Best Virtual Work Environment
Awarding the employer who has best maintained their company culture as a fully remote environment.
Best Coworking Culture
Awarding the best coworking environment, either physical or virtual, whose culture has been curated to serve a diverse community of remote and/or flexible workers.
Employer of the Year
Awarding the employer that has excelled at creating a strong company culture and work environment.
Best Manager
Awarding an outstanding people manager who has best mentored, supported and grown their team members.
HR Leader of the Year
Awarding the HR executive who has excelled at leading a team towards creating a strong company culture and work environment.
Best Onboarding Process
Awarding the employer with the most effective onboarding process in order to successfully and seamlessly integrate new hires into the company.
Most Committed to Social Good
Awarding the employer who has shown the greatest level of support to social causes through staff empowerment, extracurricular programs, and community partnerships.
Most Committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Awarding the employer who has shown the strongest commitment and dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Most Dedicated to Employee Growth
Awarding the employer who has shown the strongest commitment to the professional growth of individuals through training, education and enrichment.
Best Workplace for Young Careers
Awarding the employer who has shown the strongest commitment to entry-level employees in terms of professional growth and career advancement.
Best Employer for Parents
Awarding the employer who has proven to be the most accommodating and flexible for working parents.
Best Employer for Remote Employees
Awarding the employer with a partial or full remote workforce who best keeps employees connected, engaged and supported.
Most Committed to Work/Life Balance
Awarding the employer who best demonstrates a respect for a healthy work-life balance.
Most Passionate Employees
Awarding the employer whose employees clearly demonstrate a unified passion for the company's mission and values.
Most Collaborative Culture
Awarding the employer whose culture best facilitates cooperation and joint efforts among teams to achieve a common goal.
Most Innovative Culture
Awarding the employers whose culture best fosters unique, original and successful thinking demonstrated by tangible results.
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PAST JUDGES
Sara Anhorn
CHIEF TALENT OFFICER
CRITICAL MASS
Sara Anhorn
CHIEF TALENT OFFICER
CRITICAL MASS
Chris Clermont
HEAD OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
VOX MEDIA
Chris Clermont
HEAD OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
VOX MEDIA
Kirsty Devine
GLOBAL HR LEAD, US
FINANCIAL TIMES
Kirsty Devine
GLOBAL HR LEAD, US
FINANCIAL TIMES
Ci Ci Holloway
CHIEF PEOPLE AND DIVERSITY OFFICER
INTERSECTION CO.
Ci Ci Holloway
CHIEF PEOPLE AND DIVERSITY OFFICER
INTERSECTION CO.
Marissa Martinelli
RECRUITING LEAD
WAWA
Marissa Martinelli
RECRUITING LEAD
WAWA
Beverly Morgan
SENIOR VP, GLOBAL HR
BENEFIT COSMETICS
Beverly Morgan
SENIOR VP, GLOBAL HR
BENEFIT COSMETICS
Heidi Pancake
SENIOR DIRECTOR, PEOPLE BUSINESS PARTNER
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP
Heidi Pancake
SENIOR DIRECTOR, PEOPLE BUSINESS PARTNER
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP
David Santos
VP, TALENT ACQUISITION
HEARST
David Santos
VP, TALENT ACQUISITION
HEARST
Rachel Shapiro
DIRECTOR OF TALENT ACQUISITION
FORBES
Rachel Shapiro
DIRECTOR OF TALENT ACQUISITION
FORBES
Claire Telling
CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER
HAVAS
Claire Telling
CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER
HAVAS
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PAST WINNERS
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HOW TO ENTER
1
SELECT
Choose category or categories you'd like to enter.
2
RESPOND
Prepare responses to entry prompts.
3
UPLOAD
Upload supporting materials that strengthen your entry.
4
SUBMIT
Submit your entry fee payment online.
JUDGING CRITERIA
Judges will be looking for companies or campaigns that can clearly demonstrate success over the past 12 months. Judges are seeking companies or campaigns that have seized challenges and created opportunities and will evaluate entries based on the following criteria: Innovation, Creativity, Consumer Value and Results.
Judges will require evidence to substantiate all entries. This can include details of financial performance, specific KPIs, creative evidence in the form of a sizzle reel, campaign images, or links to the final project or related sites. The judges will also consider the structure, presentation and clarity of each entry.
THE JUDGING PROCESS
Judges will score each entry prompt and consider any supporting materials submitted. These scores will be combined to give an overall score for each entry. All scores will then be averaged and the highest scoring entries will appear on the shortlist. Note: At least three judges will score each entry.
CONFIDENTIALITY
All material will remain confidential to the judges. Only the 'Credits' section of an entry will be made public via the shortlist. If you win a particular category, our team may summarize the entry for posts on Digiday.com. Specific results are never shared.
FAQ
What is the eligibility period?
The eligibility period for all Digiday Media Awards programs begins 12 months prior to the Early Deadline and ends on the Early Deadline.
Can I submit from outside the U.S.?
Yes, the Worklife Awards are open globally.
Can I submit the same campaign or entry in multiple categories?
Yes. Entry fees are per category.
Can I edit my submission after the deadline?
Your submission must be completed in its entirety by the deadline date. There will be no re-accessing submissions after payment.
What parts of my entry are made public?
The information in the 'Credits' section of your entry is listed publicly should you be named a finalist or winner.
Who's contact information should we include on the entry form?
We use the included contact information for all updates regarding your entry. You should also include a secondary contact & email address in case we aren't able to connect with you.
What if my company or a competitor has a judge on the jury panel?
We recuse judges from scoring any categories their company or a direct competitor submits to.
How are finalists announced?
The shortlist will be announced on Digiday.com. All entrants will be notified, whether you are named a finalist or not, via the email address you included on your entry.
When are winners announced?
All winners are announced virtually. The exact date will be announced with the shortlist.
Can I license the use of the Worklife Awards logo?
Yes. Our licensing program provides you with the opportunity to further the reach of your win through the use of our seal on your website, via social media, email signatures and more. For more information on the options available, please reach out to our team at awards@digiday.com.
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