Life at Work 2023
A Celebration of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at The Workplace
History of LIFE AT WORK Awards
From 2020 to 2022, the awards were put on hold in consideration of the challenges faced during the pandemic.
In 2023, LAWA is back once again and is open to all organisations in Malaysia, irrespective of size or sector. Award winners will carry the LIFE AT WORK brandmark, which showcases their leading DEI practices and forward-thinking workplace strategies.
Why Join the
LIFE AT WORK Awards?
Recognition and Prestige
Attracting Top Talent
Employee Engagement and Satisfaction
Learning and Networking Opportunities
Meeting the needs of the future Work, Workplace, and Workforce.
Showcase your organisation’s innovative strategies and workplace policies that have made a significant impact for your employees.
Judges
Our panel of judges is comprised of esteemed industry experts with years of experience and knowledge in their respective fields.
Award Categories
Overall Best in Organisation
Malaysian Organisation Category
International Organisation Category
SME/Sole Proprietorship Category
Public Sector Category
The Overall Best in Organization are determined by various factors, with the following components contributing to the overall ranking
- Workforce: 10 %
- Workplace Practices: 15%
- CARE: 10 %
- Sustainability & DEI: 10%
- Outstanding Practices: 10%
- CEO Champion: 15%
- CHRO Champion: 10%
- Promising Young HR: 10%
- Best Leadership Team: 10%
Promising Young HR
Malaysian Organisation Category
International Organisation Category
SME/Sole Proprietorship Category
Public Sector Category
Feature the young HR professionals with less than five years of experience who
demonstrated exceptional leadership &
achieved tangible results in advancing HR roles within the organization.
CHRO Champion
Malaysian Organisation Category
International Organisation Category
SME/Sole Proprietorship Category
Public Sector Category
Company CHRO's exceptional
leadership creates strategic policies
in advancing the role of HR within
organization.
CEO Champion
Malaysian Organisation Category
International Organisation Category
SME/Sole Proprietorship Category
Public Sector Category
The top leader in the organization who
is committed to drive diversity &
inclusion agenda.
Best Leadership Team
Malaysian and International
Organisation Category
SME/Sole Proprietorship and
Public Sector Category
The leadership team that converges to co-create, drive, and champion diversity & inclusion in the organization to deliver positive results.
Outstanding Practice
(Initiative for Diversity Hiring)
Open Category
The company's efforts to promote diversity and inclusion should encompass a variety of initiatives, including but not limited to hiring, retention, and career progression programmes tailored to support various demographics, such as recent graduates, individuals with disabilities, senior hires, and blind CV screening.
Outstanding Practice
(Initiative for Employee Engagement)
Open Category
The organisation promotes a more positive workplace culture. It is essential to develop employee engagement programmes, such as town hall meetings, cultural activities, clubs, and support groups.
Outstanding Practice
(Initiative for Flexible Working Arrangement)
Open Category
The organisation promotes a flexible work arrangements and related advantages, such as the right to seek such arrangements and having relevant rules in place.
Outstanding Practice
(Initiative for HR Digitalisation)
Open Category
The organisation supports by increasing accessibility for all employees and get useful company insights, it is essential to digitalize HR information and transactions and analyse HR regulations using data.
Outstanding Practice
(Initiative for Young Graduates)
Open Category
The organisation supports the recruiting, retention, and career advancement of recent college graduates, it is vital to adopt programmes such as a management trainee programme and other support mechanisms.
Outstanding Practice
(Initiative for Talent Development)
Open Category
The organisation establishes efforts in which promotes effective training programmes to ensure the meaningful and relevant growth of a diverse workforce.
Outstanding Practice
(Initiative for Women Workforce)
Open Category
The organisation promotes recruiting, retention, and career advancement of women.
Outstanding Practice
(Initiative for Workplace Environment)
Open Category
The organisation provides employee and family-friendly office settings, including collaboration areas and other facilities that promote work, in order to foster a supportive and productive workplace.
Care
Malaysian and International Organisation Category
SME/Sole Proprietorship and
Public Sector Category
This award recognizes the
organisation’s initiative in prioritizing employee well-being during the crisis by offering employee-friendly facilities and work-life benefits
Sustainability & DEI
Malaysian and International Organisation Category
SME/Sole Proprietorship and
Public Sector Category
This award recognizes the
organisation’s strategies in advancing sustainability that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion
Judging Criteria
LIFE AT WORK FAQs
1. What is LIFE AT WORK AWARDS?
- future-proof their WORKFORCE to ensure sustainability of business.
- make their organisation a better, safer and more inclusive WORKPLACE
- support employees’ WORK advancement for the Future of Work (FoW), workforce and workplace.
2. What is the eligibility criteria for organisations to participate in LIFE AT WORK Awards 2023?
Organisations must be:
- Established in Malaysia and is registered with Company's Commission of Malaysia with a registration number.
- Able to showcase workplace strategies that demonstrate drive, commitment, and tenacity to champion the DEI agenda.
3. What types of organisations can participate in the LIFE AT WORK Awards in 2023?
The LIFE AT WORK Awards 2023 is open to all organisations, irrespective of size or sector
