Dubai: The nominations for the coveted Employee Happiness Awards - UAE, 2024, are now open to companies hoping to put their human resources (HR) competencies and employee experience to the test, Plan3Media has announced.
The brainchild of Plan3Media, a leading event management company known for championing a merit-based awards culture in the region, Employee Happiness will shine a spotlight on ongoing transformations across the UAE’s HR landscape, the company said.
Employee Happiness Awards is open to nominations in 27 distinctive categories and the nominations are open till April 5, 2024.
Employee Happiness Awards follows a rigorous and systematic nomination process. Nominees have to initially submit an online form with basic information, category selection, and a write-up about their competencies. Finalists will be invited to make a 20-minute presentation to an independent jury, which will evaluate the performance against a few metrics before selecting deserving winners. Plan3Media has set a nomination limit of three categories per company. There are 22 well-defined categories for companies and 5 for individuals.
CEO of Plan3Media, Jatin Deepchandani, attributed the success of Employee Happiness Awards to its relentless focus on upholding transparency and integrity through a merit-only approach. “As corporate awards increasingly became self-congratulatory exercises, we seized the opportunity to set ourselves apart by instilling a culture of meritocracy. Our relentless efforts to make the Employee Happiness Awards synonymous with HR excellence are now yielding tangible results, distinguishing our accolades from the rest,” he said. In line with this vision, the Employee Happiness Awards is validated by a reputable global accreditation programme called Awards TrustMark.
In the previous edition held in June 2023, the Employee Happiness Awards received several nominations from leading companies and HR individuals from industries as diverse as retail, real estate, healthcare, education, and finance. Abu Dhabi Police GHQ, Nakheel, ADNH Compass, Marriott International, Babyshop, Cigna Healthcare, Du, DAMAC Properties, Rove Hotels, Alef Education, Masafi, and Pinsent Masons were among the big winners, the company said. Inspired by the overwhelming response to that edition, Plan3Media has added more categories and planned an eventful agenda for the upcoming gala ceremony in Dubai.
Over 200 CHROs, HR professionals, government officials, and startup founders are expected to participate in the black-tie gala awards ceremony, scheduled for Friday, June 7, 2024, where ‘Gold’ and ‘Silver’ winners will be announced in each category. Finalists and winners of the Employee Happiness Awards will receive a trophy showcasing their competencies in HR strategies and employee experience. Recognized companies will understandably excel at talent attraction and retention.
Nominations for Employee Happiness Awards - UAE, 2024 will close on April 5, 2024. For more details on the nomination process, please visit http://bit.ly/3OpH0db.
