DIVERSITY

Organisations were asked to show how they fairly represent the customers and communities they serve. They were asked to show the effectiveness of their diversity initiatives. This included stating how workforce diversity is encouraged and achieved.Winner: Citi “Citi is a miniature UN where your delivery counts rather than your gender, race, age or anything else.”

PROGRESSIVENESS

Organisations were asked about their forward-thinking employee initiatives and to demonstrate that they are a progressive employer with an innovative approach to recruitment, flexible working, training and development, pay reviews, networking and childcare.
Winner: Google “Families in the canteen, on-site massages, free bikes. . . at Google work and play aren’t exclusive.”

RESPONSIBILITY

Organsations were asked about their social and environmental commitment. This included details of how they demonstrate corporate, social and environmental responsibility. They were also asked for details of their successful impact on and contribution to the world.
Winner: McDonald’s “From nutrition to safety and football to world farming, McDonald’s is committed to saving the world.”

OPPORTUNITY

Organisations were asked to describe their unique selling point to potential employees; what they do that presents an exciting and challenging opportunity for employees; how they market this; and how their corporate values drive this.
Winner: Cisco “Cisco transforms how people connect, communicate and collaborate [and is]... influencing the way the world develops.”

CONNECTIVITY

Organisations were asked to discuss how they ensure employees have a transparent and flexible work experience; which technology and processes give employees work flexibility and access to information; and how linked up they are as organisations.
Winner: Deloitte “Half [of] Deloitte’s employees use Facebook in innovative ways to connect with each other.”

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