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
40-2000 employees
Founded after 2018 (Not older than 7 years)
Startups from all industries (Remote, Hybrid, or Onsite)
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
No Fee
Each Finalists will get 3 passes for the Mega Event in Bangalore
Note - All expenses for travel/accommodation if any in Bangalore will have to be borne by the respective organizations.What’s in it for the winners?
- Felicitation at the Award Ceremony in Bangalore
- 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
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