LIFE AT WORK Awards 2025
Malaysia's Best Employers Recognised Here. The LIFE AT WORK Awards is Back!
You asked. We heard. This June, the journey of champions begins — celebrating Malaysia's best in the categories that matter.
LIFE AT WORK Awards 2025
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LIFE AT WORK Awards 2025
Put Your Workplace On The Map
Elevate your brand. Attract top talent. Gain official recognition from the Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA) & TalentCorp — Malaysia's leading agency in talent attraction, retention, and development.
LIFE AT WORK Awards 2025
Driving Inclusivity & Powering Sustainability
With a focus on two core pillars, our 10th LIFE AT WORK Awards will cover present and advanced initiatives. Think you have what it takes to win?
LIFE AT WORK Awards 2025
13 Categories & Over 30 Awards To Be Won!
We want to make sure your exceptional unseen efforts get the recognition it deserves. Find a category relevant to you and make a submission! Open to all organisation types.
LIFE AT WORK Awards 2025
What's New?!
Returning this year are our revamped mechanics for CEO and CHRO Champion categories. We want you to get the chance to nominate a leader of YOUR choice. Make a nomination today!
LIFE AT WORK Awards 2025
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About LAWA
Driving Inclusivity & Powering Sustainability
At the heart of every great organisation is a powerful story — one of purpose, people, and progress.
Since 2013, the LIFE AT WORK Awards has celebrated visionary employers who are redefining what it means to build a truly great workplace. These are the organisations that go beyond business as usual — championing inclusivity, embracing sustainability, and sparking innovation that transforms lives and communities.
Brought to you by Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad (TalentCorp), an agency under the Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA), the Awards is part of a national mission to attract, nurture and retain top talent.
Being recognised with a LIFE AT WORK Awards is more than just an accolade — it’s a story. Your story. A testament to how your organisation is shaping the future of work by embedding diversity, inclusion, and sustainability into the core of your workplace values.
Discover the inspiring stories of our past winners: Discover


Accepting submissions now!
Closing Date: 8 August 2025, 11:59 p.m.
30+ Awards
Featuring new and enhanced award categories!
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CEO Champion
This award recognises a CEO for his/her exemplary efforts in driving effective inclusive and sustainable strategies within and outside the organisation – leaders, board members, fellow employees, and graduates. This leader also makes it a point outside the organisation to impart knowledge, mentor, and inspire young leaders whether through academia, councils, research bodies, or other professional bodies.
CHRO Champion
This award recognises a Chief People Officer (CPO) or Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) for their astuteness in people strategy, leadership development, and their ability to identify and effectively address the needs of an organisation whilst also establishing practices and policies that create an inclusive and sustainable workplace, where talents and young leaders can also thrive. It also acknowledges their broader contributions to industry, academia, and/or non-profit organisations, where their leadership extends to creating meaningful change and advancing societal goals.
Best Organisation by Organisation Type
The winner of this award will be decided based on the number of award categories an organisation has won/participated in for LIFE AT WORK Awards 2025. Organisations are encouraged to enroll in as many award categories that are relevant to their organisation’s initatives.
Women At Work & Leadership
This award recognises organisations that demonstrate a strong and sustained commitment to supporting women across all levels of the workplace. It celebrates efforts that create meaningful opportunities for women to grow, lead, and succeed, whether through structured mentorship, targeted professional development, inclusive career pathways, or supportive workplace policies. Organisations honoured in this category are those that actively invest in the advancement of women, cultivate inclusive environments, and implement practical strategies that empower women to reach their full potential throughout their careers.
Young Graduates
This award recognises organisations that demonstrate outstanding commitment to nurturing fresh and young graduates (employees with two years or less of working experience). It celebrates exemplary efforts in providing structured mentoring programmes and clearly defined career development pathways. The award also acknowledges initiatives that are scalable, sustainable, and effective in retaining young talent within the organisation.
Employee Care & Well-being
This award recognises organisations that exemplify excellence in caring for their employees’ overall well-being. It honours those who go beyond conventional practices to ensure their workforce is supported not just professionally, but also mentally, emotionally, and physically. Awarded organisations are those that take proactive measures to help employees manage their workloads effectively, while also ensuring that both they and their families receive the care, time, and attention they need to thrive.
Note: It can consist of a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs), designated mental health programmes, periodic office closures to encourage rest and rejuvenation, holistic wellness programmes and family-friendly policies, etc.
Talent Sustainability
This award recognises organisations committed to long-term talent growth and workforce sustainability. It celebrates inclusive policies supporting diverse talent segments, such as youth, women, and persons with disabilities, alongside initiatives for continuous learning, upskilling, and career progression. The award also acknowledges partnerships with external organisations to build a sustainable talent pipeline, highlighting efforts that ensure a diverse, resilient, and thriving workforce.
Workplace Innovation
This award recognises organisations that have transformed their work environments through innovative approaches to workplace design, culture, and flexibility. It celebrates initiatives that foster inclusivity, agility, and collaboration across diverse employee needs, including multi-generational workforces. Honourees in this category demonstrate the effective use of data-driven solutions and creative strategies to enhance both physical and digital workspaces, support flexible and hybrid work models, and promote sustainable work-life balance.
Corporate Social Responsibility
This award recognises companies that exemplify strong commitment and taking purposeful actions by creating meaningful and sustainable impact to uplift lives, restore ecosystems in its effort to pave a way to a more equitable and sustainable future for all. Honourees should demonstrate a sustained drive and effort toward community upliftment and/or environmental stewardship, showcasing how CSR is not a standalone initiative but an integral part of their core business strategy and daily operations.
Digital & Tech Excellence
This award recognises organisations that demonstrate outstanding innovation and strategic integration of digital solutions to empower a thriving, agile, and future-ready workforce. This award celebrates the transformative use of technology to elevate productivity, streamline hiring and talent management processes, and foster inclusive growth. It also recognises forward-thinking initiatives that leverage digital tools to bridge societal inequities, drive equitable access to opportunities, and create lasting value for both the organisation and the wider community.
Future-Ready University & College [New]
This award recognises a Higher Educational Institution (public or private university) that goes beyond academic excellence to actively prepare their students for the realities of a dynamic, fast-changing workforce. This institution demonstrates a strong commitment to bridging the gap between education and career readiness.
Future-Ready School [New]
This special award acknowledges an educational institution, be it public, private or international school, that shows exemplary efforts and results in providing students of different socioeconomic groups with the avenues to acquire, reinforce, and master values, skills and knowledge needed to thrive and be globally responsible citizens.
Changemakers: NGO, NPO, MSME & OTHERS [New]
This special award honours a micro enterprise, non-governmental organisation (NGO), non-profit organisation (NPO), or sole proprietor that has demonstrated outstanding dedication to addressing the needs of society, particularly among underserved or marginalised groups. It recognises initiatives that create meaningful impact by providing access to income-generating opportunities, skills development, and pathways to financial independence. The award celebrates efforts that are not only compassionate but also sustainable in empowering individuals through business, learning, or growth platforms that broaden career options and foster long-term resilience.
Note: Recognised initiatives may include support for the gig economy, persons with critical illnesses, or vulnerable communities in need of economic upliftment.
Best Organisation in the Organisation Type
The winner of this award will be decided based on the number of award categories an organisation has won in for LAWA 2024. Organisations are encouraged to enroll in as many award categories that are relevant to your organisation’s initatives.
CEO Champion
This prestigious award acknowledges the foremost leader within the organisation who exemplifies an unwavering commitment to advancing the DEI agenda.
CHRO Champion
This award honours the CHRO for making positive changes that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. The recipient played a key role in shaping policies for a more diverse and inclusive workforce, creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
Promising Young HR
This award recognises individuals in HR with less than 5 years of experience, highlighting their promising leadership skills, innovative approaches to HR, and dedication to positively impacting their organisation’s HR initiatives. Its goal is to identify emerging talents in HR who are on track to make significant contributions as they progress in their careers.
Women in the Workforce
This award recognises organisations committed to fostering an inclusive and empowering environment for women. It honours innovative initiatives such as mentorship programmes, targeted professional development, and comprehensive diversity and inclusion policies. Recipients are acknowledged for their proactive efforts in promoting gender equality and ensuring the success and well-being of women in the workplace.
Diversity Hiring
This award honours organisations for their outstanding commitment to building a diverse workforce. This recognition highlights innovative strategies that go beyond traditional methods, emphasising efforts to attract and retain a variety of talents. Whether through focused recruitment, inclusive hiring practices, or comprehensive diversity and inclusion policies, awardees have demonstrated a proactive and impactful approach in creating a workforce that embraces diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
Young Graduates
This award celebrates organisations that exhibit exceptional dedication and innovation in fostering opportunities for recent graduates entering the workforce. This prestigious accolade acknowledges initiatives that extend beyond conventional practices, showcasing inventive strategies to support the career development and growth of young professionals. Whether through mentorship programmes, tailored training initiatives, or comprehensive entry-level employment policies, recipients of this award are distinguished for their forward-thinking and impactful efforts in paving the way for the success of young graduates as they embark on their professional journeys.
Talent Sustainability
This award recognises organisations that have demonstrated outstanding efforts in fostering and sustaining talent within their workforce which implies a focus on developing, retaining, and nurturing the skills and potential of employees for the long term.
Workplace Excellence
The award honours organisations for outstanding strategies in building an exceptional work environment and fostering a positive, inclusive workplace culture. These organisations have implemented initiatives that significantly enhance employee well-being and success, reflecting a strong dedication to best practices in leadership, employee engagement, and workplace innovation.
Corporate Social Responsibility
This award honours organisations dedicated to fostering positive societal impact through inventive, sustainable initiatives that leave a lasting footprint on local communities.
Technology for Inclusion
This award recognises organisations that showcase notable achievements in utilising technology to advance DEI goals. This includes implementing inclusive hiring practices, developing diverse and equitable technologies, and leveraging tech solutions to address societal inequities.
Environmental Practices
This award recognises companies that demonstrate exceptional environmental stewardship and excellence in environmental practices. These companies stand out for their commitment to reducing emissions, promoting environmental stewardship through conservation and restoration initiatives, enhancing environmental monitoring and reporting efforts, and fostering collaboration with stakeholders to share knowledge and promote sustainability.
Green Technology Innovation
This award recognises companies that demonstrate pioneering efforts in developing and implementing innovative solutions to promote environmental sustainability. These companies are leaders in investing in renewable energy sources, implementing energy-efficient technologies, adopting sustainable practices, and dedicating resources to research and development aimed at advancing environmental sustainability.
Employee Care and Well-Being
This award recognises companies committed to fostering a culture of care and well-being among their employees. Through their initiatives in eldercare, childcare, and self-care, these companies prioritise supporting their staff in harmonising caregiving duties with professional responsibilities, ensuring a balanced and nurturing work environment.
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