This year's Waikato Chamber of Commerce Business Awards, supported by Foster Construction Group, will feature a new category that allows organisations to showcase their commitment to creating a strong workplace environment at a time when many are struggling with recruitment.
The new People & Culture Award, sponsored by Hamilton Airport, recognises a business that has demonstrated strategies and initiatives to create a stimulating, high performing and supportive workplace environment to maximise the full potential of its team and create a values-based culture.
"Winning an award brings with it a host of benefits including recognition of success throughout the Waikato business community, and helping to contribute to a positive team spirit," Chamber chief executive Don Good said.
"The new People & Culture Award, in particular, will also showcase an organisation as having a strong workplace culture. In the current environment, where businesses are finding it increasingly difficult to recruit talent, finalists in this category will be able to use their selection to show they are a great place to work."
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