Best Startups to Work for Award
Honoring startups that champion employee well-being, foster inclusive cultures, and redefine workplace excellence through innovative HR practices.
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A platform to honor startups that put employees at the heart of their innovation, fostering growth and redefining workplace excellence through employee-first initiatives.
We provide a platform for startups to demonstrate how they prioritize employees and create the best workplace experiences through their innovative people policies. Celebrate the startups that lead with an employee-first approach and set new benchmarks in workplace excellence. Nominate your startup and let your employees tell us how awesome you are through a quick and engaging poll survey. 🌟
Eligibility
Why Apply?
Gain Credibility
Get recognised by EngageWith & NHRD Bangalore Chapter
Boost Employer Branding
Attract & retain top talent
Showcase Workplace Excellence
Prove that your culture is truly exceptional
Industry-wide recognition
Get recognised across industry
Exclusive awards
Winners get felicitated at the award ceremony with exclusive trophy & certificate, digital badge, and branding toolkit
1. Employee Survey
Conducted by EngageWith.
Requires a minimum of 70% employee participation.
2. Jury Pitch
A 10-slide deck highlighting key aspects of the organization:
Introduction
Employee Experience & Engagement Initiatives
Glassdoor Data
Employee Referral Program Metrics
Retention & Growth Rates
Rebound Hires
DEI & Inclusion Programs
Innovative HR Initiatives
Business Impact of HR Policies
Future HR Goals
Up to the Preliminary Round, submission of entry is free
On getting selected, to participate in the finals – there is a fee of Rs. 25,000 + GST per application
What’s in it for the winners?
- Felicitation at the Award Ceremony
- Exclusive Trophy & Certificate
- Digital Badge & Branding Toolkit
- Industry-Wide Recognition
Best Startups to Work for Award
Epic| 50 - 500 employees
Elite |501 - 1000 employees
Legendary |1001 - 1500 employees
Iconic | 1501 - 2000 employees