Cultivating Belonging and Inclusion Award

(TEAM AWARD)

Celebrating initiatives that create a genuine sense of belonging within the workplace, ensuring mental wellbeing strategies are inclusive and address the needs of diverse groups.

Judging Criteria

1. Inclusivity:

Evidence of mental wellbeing strategies tailored to support individuals from communities related but not limited to culture, gender, age, race, disability, identity and sexuality.

2. Fostering belonging:

Demonstrated efforts to build an environment where employees feel valued, respected, and connected to the organisation/team.

3. Innovation:

Unique approaches to addressing specific and nuanced challenges faced by communities in the workplace.

4. Collaboration:

Engagement with internal and external stakeholders, including employee groups or advocacy organisations, to strengthen the initiative.

5. Impact on diversity:

Clear outcomes that show the initiative's effectiveness in enhancing the mental wellbeing and inclusion of communities (e.g., through survey data).

6. Sustainability:

Long-term commitment to maintaining and evolving inclusive practices to promote belonging and wellbeing across the organisation.