NEWS25 May 2011
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NEWS25 May 2011
Agencies have to fight hard to recruit and then retain people and this award aims to highlight those businesses that really put people at the heart of their overall strategy.
The winner of this award will be the business that can demonstrate innovative thinking, enlightened approaches and new initiatives that make their business a great place to work.
What will the judges be looking for?How to apply
A valid entry will comprise:
Entries should be sent to researchawards@mrs.org.uk by 5pm on Wednesday 27 July 2011.
Submission format
Basis of submission: 500 word (max) statement supporting your case plus specific additional information.
Your statement should specify:
Only electronic applications in the required format will be considered for this award.
Rules of entry – Best Place to Work in Research There is an entry fee for this award. You will be invoiced once your entry has been processed. Failure to pay by 01 September 2011 will cancel your application. One ticket to the Research Awards Dinner in December will be allocated per shortlisted entry. Additional tickets can be purchased nearer the time at the standard advertised price. Given the current economic climate, it will be particularly challenging but continued investment in staff development and broadening skills both within and beyond MR will be important. Encouraging development beyond MR and developing more commercial thinking is also important. The judges pay particular attention to the comments from your people in this category – make them strong and positive but also plausible.
Hints from the judging panel
Please no more duvet days – ok mention them if you must. Of course the workplace should be an enjoyable place and this should come across in submissions. But this is about a serious commitment to your people, their development and growth as professionals.
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