Awards Entry Kit. Celebrate, benchmark and gain recognition for your outstanding achievements in HR and L&D.

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1 Awards Entry Kit Celebrate, benchmark and gain recognition for your outstanding achievements in HR and L&D. 1

2 Table of contents Introduction p. 3 Eligibility criteria p. 4 Entry terms and conditions p. 4 Judging process and timelines p. 5 Meet the judges p. 6-7 Award categories p How to enter p. 10 Contact p. 10 FAQs p. 11 What are the judges looking for? p. 12 2

3 Introduction We believe in the power of the people profession and the reason for that is quite simple: organisations are powered by people, and supported by people professionals whether they are HR, L&D or line managers. Reaffirming our commitment to championing better work and working lives in the Middle East, we are very excited to launch the CIPD Middle East People Conference & Awards, taking place on April 2019 at the Grosvenor House in Dubai. For years, our members and partners in the region have asked us bring our world-renowned awards to the Middle East we believe the time is now. The CIPD Middle East People Awards recognise individuals, teams and organisations for their outstanding achievements in people management and development. Judged by an independent panel of HR professionals and CIPD matter experts, the Awards provide you with the opportunity to benchmark your practices against international standards, identify areas of improvement and gain recognition for the great work you re doing. Across all categories, and in line with CIPD s new Profession Map, which sets the international benchmark for the people profession, the judges will be looking for you to demonstrate that the work you do is: Evidence-based: your work carries more weight when it s supported by strong evidence, Outcomes-driven: your work should be driven by understanding of context and outcomes, Principles-led: your decisions, actions and behaviours should be led by clear principles. The CIPD Middle East People Awards follow a rigorous and impartial process. In this entry kit, you will find key information about the categories, judges, rules of entry, deadlines and important milestones as well as tips to ensure you stand the highest chances of success. We look forward to your entries, and wish you good luck! Yours sincerely, Ramy Bayyour General Manager Middle East T (0) E. events@cipd.ae For more information about the conference, visit 3

4 Eligibility criteria The CIPD Middle East People Awards are open to all organisations with offices and / or operations in the Middle East and North Africa. Only initiatives and programmes implemented after January 2017 will be taken into consideration for all categories. Only entries submitted through the official entry form will be considered. Incomplete applications and forms received by , post or any other channel will not be eligible. The same information cannot be used to enter multiple categories: each entry must be specific to a category. Entry terms and conditions CIPD Middle East and / or the Awards judges reserve the right to verify the accuracy of the information provided in the entry form. Entrants may be requested to provide additional information during the process. The judges are strictly forbidden from nominating or judging clients, partners or organisations they are affiliated with. Vendors are allowed to file a nomination in partnership with their clients, so long as the nomination has the sign-off of an authorised person from both companies. Each entrant is responsible to ensure that, by applying to the awards, they are not infringing any copyright laws, privacy clause or intellectual property of a third party. There is no cost associated with entering the awards. However, if you are shortlisted, you will be required to purchase an individual ticket to attend the Awards ceremony. New deadline extension! File your entry by 7 March 2019! 4

5 Judging process and timeline 15 December 2018 Open for entries 7 March 2019 Deadline for award entry 24 March 2019 Shortlist announcement and start of round 2 of judging 11 April 2019 Awards ceremony and winners announcement The judging process consists of several phases: 1. Nominations will be collected through the official nomination forms online. Please refer to pages 8-9 of this document for the links. 2. The judges will review the nominations and rank them against criteria specific to each category. 3. A shortlist will be announced for each category. Shortlisted entries will be invited to submit additional supporting documents, presentations and information for round 2 of judging. Please note that, due to the high volume of applications, entries that are not shortlisted may not be contacted. 4. Winners will be announced at the Awards ceremony, taking place on 11 April 2019 at the Grosvenor House, Dubai and all shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend. The decision of the judges is final. Due to the volume of entries, no individual feedback will be provided. Winners will be invited to give a short acceptance speech at the award ceremony, time permitting. We welcome entries from all sectors, countries and organisation sizes. Nominate yourself, your company or a colleague now! 5

6 Meet the judges Cheryl Thornton FCIPD, Head of People & Development, The Fred Hollows Foundation Boasting over 20 years of experience in high-volume organisations across the MEA and APAC regions, Cheryl is presently the Regional Head of People & Development for The Fred Hollows Foundation, a Top 50 Global INGO. Throughout her career, she has held senior executive roles in industries ranging from non-profit to real estate, banking, retail and aviation. She is a Chartered Fellow with three international bodies including the CIPD, and has an MBA and a Bachelor Degree in Adult Education from the University of New England. Andy Lancaster, Head of L&D Content, CIPD Andy has over 25 years experience in learning and organisational development in commercial, technological and not-for-profit organisations and has also worked as a consultant. As Head of L&D Content at CIPD, Andy is responsible for professional development and learning products, content and qualifications for L&D, coaching and mentoring and management and leadership. Andy plays a key role in the direction and delivery of CIPD s vision for L&D. He has a Master s Degree in Instructional Design and is a Fellow of the CIPD, the Chartered Management Institute (FCMI) and the Learning and Performance Institute (FLPI). John MacDonald, Independent Consultant John has over 30 years experience in corporate human resource management having worked in the UK, US, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. He has managed international and regional compensation and benefits policies and practices since 1996, including a 3-year period running the Middle East regional office of an international compensation and benefits consulting firm where he undertook numerous reward management consultancy assignments throughout the GCC. He has a Master s degree in Management Studies from the UK, has been a Fellow of the CIPD since 2008 and is a UK qualified executive coach and mentor. 6

7 Gill White, Director of Business and Markets Development, CIPD Gill is the CIPD's Director of Business and Markets Development. Her teams are responsible for translating CIPD s strategy into solutions for CIPD s members and customers. Gill joined the CIPD in 2012 as Head of CIPD Training, and was appointed to head up the newly formed Directorate of Knowledge and Capability in Prior to joining the CIPD, Gill held senior L&D roles at Vodafone, Xchanging and SSP as well as operational roles. She is one of just 1,000 directors in the UK to hold the prestigious Chartered Director status, awarded by the Institute of Directors. Nicholas Andriotis FCIPD, Executive Director Human Resources, Ithra Dubai With over 20 years of experience, Nicholas brings a wealth of experience in all areas of building and developing Human Capital, and delivering successful strategies to resource, train, develop and promote talent. Throughout his career, he worked in startups, turnarounds and integrations for JVs and Mergers & Acquisitions. Nicholas currently works as Executive Director Human Resources at Ithra Dubai. He is a Fellow of the CIPD, holds a Bachelor of Science in Management from the Lebanese American University and an HR Leadership Programme from IMD Business School. Sarah Davis, Head of Partnerships, CIPD Middle East Sarah is a CIPD Chartered Member and holds an MBA from Henley Management College (awarded the Evening Standard scholarship in 2003) as well as a MA in Personnel & Development from the University of Westminster. She leads CIPD s centres and qualification partnerships in the Middle East and works closely with corporate clients to support development of their HR and L&D functions. Sarah has spent over 10 years in the region as an HR and L&D consultant and has delivered HR qualifications and short training courses to CIPD clients in the Gulf and Europe. She is a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts in London. 7

8 Award categories The CIPD Middle East People Awards recognise individuals, teams and organisations for their commitment to developing people, and their outstanding achievements in HR and L&D across nine categories. 1. HR / Learning and Development Team of the Year NOMINATE NOW This category recognises an HR or L&D team that has worked closely together and efficiently partnered with the business to deliver value through people initiatives and practices. Entrants will be required to give evidence of clear links between operational and financial performance, and provide examples that demonstrate the department s collaborative approach and ability to attract and develop talent within the organisation. Open to: private and public organisations in the Middle East. The initiative must have been applied in the region specifically. 2. Best Health & Wellbeing Programme NOMINATE NOW This award recognises organisations which place employee wellbeing at the core of its strategy. Successful entries will demonstrate an understanding of the holistic nature of employee health and wellbeing. Entrants will be required to show proof that leadership, culture and people management capability and practices are supportive of employees physical and mental wellbeing at work. As well as describing specific initiatives, entrants will be required to provide evidence of their positive impact (such as higher engagement levels, lower turnover rates or a reduction in absenteeism). Open to: private and public organisations in the Middle East. The programme must have been applied in the region specifically. 3. Best Employee Engagement Initiative NOMINATE NOW This category awards high-performing organisations who attributes much of their effectiveness, innovation and growth to high-impact employee engagement initiatives. Entrants will be required to provide evidence of leadership buy in, strong communication channels and an alignment with organisational mission and values. Entries should give examples of specific employee engagement initiatives and provide measurable evidence of the outputs achieved. Open to: private and public organisations in the Middle East. The initiative must have been applied in the region specifically. 4. Best Learning and Development Programme NOMINATE NOW The judges will be looking for entries that demonstrate a strong link between learning and development initiatives and positive organisational performance. Successful submissions will 8

9 demonstrate a culture that promotes learning and self-development, focusing on talent and performance. Entrants should give a clear description of the objectives that promoted their learning culture, drove the approach and explain how effectiveness was measured as well as indicate the context in which these initiatives were implemented. Open to: private and public organisations in the Middle East. The initiative must have been applied in the region specifically. 5. Most Impactful Diversity & Inclusion Initiative NOMINATE NOW This category awards employers who implemented policies, practices and procedures that yielded tangible outcomes in terms of diversity & inclusion (higher participation of women at the workplace, better retention rates, or a strong initiative promoting the integration of people with disabilities or any other group). Entrants will be required to share proof of the results of their initiatives, as well as detail the process of its implementation. Open to: private and public organisations in the Middle East. The initiative must have been applied in the region specifically. 6. Best Recruitment and Talent Management Strategy NOMINATE NOW This award recognises creative and effective talent attraction, retention and management strategies. Entrants are likely to be working towards an organisation-wide talent pipeline that takes into account current and future needs. They will have collaborated widely on talent management strategies in areas such as recruitment, succession planning, skills and competency building. Nominees are encouraged to show evidence of how the talent management activity has benefited the business and met business objectives, how it has supported organisational agility, and the impact it will have on meeting future business objectives. Open to: private and public organisations in the Middle East. The initiative must have been applied in the region specifically. 7. HR Rising Star of the Year NOMINATE NOW This award recognises a young HR leader who has set themselves apart in their HR journey by making meaningful impact in their workplace or in their academic pursuits. Nominations can be made for early careers professionals, students currently studying or who completed a CIPD qualification in recent years. Employers, learning centres and universities are encouraged to nominate young talent. Open to: High-potential HR professionals with 3 to 7 years of experience. 8. Best Digital Initiative in HR / L&D NOMINATE NOW As HR technologies and digital learning are at the forefront of innovation and transformation, this award recognises an organisation that has successfully led a digital initiative to move HR and/or 9

10 L&D forward. Entrants will be required to demonstrate how the HR /L&D technology was implemented and how it contributes to the broader strategy and improved financial or operational performance. Open to: private and public organisations in the Middle East. The initiative must have been applied in the region specifically. 9. Employer of the Year NOMINATE NOW This award honours an organisation that stood out by putting its people at the heart of the business and implementing practices that resulted in a productive, engaged and motivated workforce. Judges will be looking for organisations that have consistently made efforts to become employers of choice and have a positive and inclusive culture. The winning entry will demonstrate how sound people strategies have been optimised to achieve competitive advantage and retain talent. Entrants will be required to provide details of their diversity & inclusion initiatives, employee engagement rates, turnover, individual and team performance. Open to: private and public organisations in the Middle East. How to enter The CIPD Middle East People Awards process is thorough, but we ve tried our best to make it easy for you to enter. Below are the next steps: 1. Carefully review the eligibility criteria, entry terms and conditions and the full list of awards before applying. 2. Clink on the hyperlink next to the category you wish to enter. You may take a look at the questions to prepare them before submitting them online. 3. Please note that nominations will not be accepted in any other format. 4. An automated will be sent to you confirming that your nomination has been received successfully. 5. No additional materials will be requested in the early stages of entry. Should you be shortlisted, the CIPD committee may contact you to require additional information. Contact For more information about the award nominations or attending the conference, please contact: Charlotte Chedeville c.chedeville@cipd.ae Or call: +971 (0) Hurry! Deadline for entry is 7 March

11 FAQs 1. May I submit several entries for one category? There is no limit to how many nominations you may submit, whether in several categories or in the same one. For instance, if you wish to nominate several L&D programmes for this category, you may do so. However, the same information cannot be used to enter multiple categories. 2. I can t see any question in this document. Where do I submit my nomination? In front of each category in this document, you will find a NOMINATE NOW button, which takes you to an online questionnaire. Please note that only entries submitted through the official entry form will be considered. Incomplete applications and forms received by , post or any other channel will not be eligible. 3. Can I attach supporting documents? What is the format required? In the first round of judging, you may not submit additional supporting documents. This is so to ensure a fair process and not favour organisations with good visuals and reporting compared to others. For more information on the judging process, please refer to page Will you let me know what happened to our entry, even if we are not shortlisted? Yes. Due to the high demand we have received, an will be sent to all nominees to inform you of the judges decision, even you were not shortlisted. Please note that, if you are not shortlisted, we will let you know our decision, but will not be able to provide individual feedback. 5. If I don t wish to attend the conference, does it affect my candidacy? The Awards are held independently, and your winning is not contingent upon attending the conference. Nominations from organisations that operate in the Middle East are welcome, whether they book tickets or not. 11

12 6. What if I just want to attend the Awards? Though it is a celebratory occasion, the Awards ceremony is not a dinner or an event of its own. If you are one of the 3 shortlisted entries per category, you will be granted 2 passes to attend the Awards ceremony. Any additional passes for the Awards will have to be purchased at a price of USD 200. If you are not a shortlisted candidate but wish to attend the ceremony, you will also need to purchase entry tickets to the Awards ceremony. However, should you wish to further your professional development and learning, we encourage you to attend the conference or the preconference workshops you may find more details on 12

13 What are the judges looking for? When filing your nomination, make sure that you tell the judges: 1. What the business case was for the initiative and specifically what improvements you set out to make; 2. How you engaged senior management and the workforce in your initiative; 3. What evidence can you show of tangible improvements in the business as a result of your initiative. Most importantly, the winning entries will demonstrate a clear link between the overall business strategy and the initiative. Gill White, Business & Markets Development Director for CIPD, shares her top tips to put together a winning entry and explains what she will be looking for when judging the Awards. Click on the image below to see the video. 13