COMPANY APPLICATION

There is nothing worse than working in an environment that stifles employees out-of-the-box thinking, the top ten businesses for creative people do just the opposite. To be considered for a Best Place for Creative People the company would prove that;
*The Company allows free flowing ideas from employees and encourages creativity
*Management allow time and space for employees to engage, brainstorm and share ideas
*Offers those creative people the opportunity to build and create their ideas
*The company offers an environment for creativity in either the office design or functions unique for creativity

To be considered for a best place to work the company would not be within the boundaries of Europe or considered to be European;
*Innovation in Engagement Practice
*Giving Something Back to local communities
*Learning & Development of staff
*The Consideration of Wellbeing to all workers
*Discovering Potential within the workforce
*Equal opportunities for gender or race

Companies that meet the general needs of all working women, regardless of age, race, or family status. Opportunities afforded to women on a ratio basis to men, mentoring and opportunities to take part in networking and learning conferences.

The company applying will be evaluated on the above criteria, points will be awarded for each section combining to a maximum of 500 on the CIS scale.

To earn a place in the top ten best places to work the company would show a large majority of the following benefits, information and opportunities: Male/female ratio, average age of employees, holiday entitlement, maternity support, family friendly company, Management ratio of men to women, long service (40% of staff retained for 5 years or more), profit related pay, pensions, health insurance, gym membership or subsidised, staff development training and charitable activities.

Each category is given a composite score based on the time/benefit provided and weighted accordingly. Companies with the highest scores are named on the ten best list.

To be considered for a best place to work in Europe award the company would need to show the following;
*Innovation in Engagement Practice
*Giving something back to communities
*Learning & Development of staff
*Wellbeing of all workers
*Discovering Potential within the workforce
*Equal opportunities for gender or race

The company applying will be evaluated on the above criteria, points will be awarded for each section combining to a maximum of 500 on the CIS scale.

Competition to become a “Best Place to Work in Europe” accreditation is rigorous and requires major effort and transparency to be recognised as a leading company with the Europe. However to attract the very best employees to make your company even stronger becoming a “Best Place to Work” company is a badge of honour that is truly deserved.

To be considered for a best Technology Company to Work for the company would need to show the following;
*Show that your company is at the forefront of cutting technology
*The company affords opportunities to employees to progress
*Has shown that the company spends a significant amount of budget on research developing new technology
*Offers Learning & Development of staff