Flexible Workplace Awards 2024

Recognising businesses that embrace change and go the extra mile by building hybrid or remote working environments.

We will open a call for application 2024 in the end of October. Register your interest to be the first to get notified.

Gala Dinner 2022

Last year we celebrated the winners at the gala dinner in Montreal during the Running Remote conference.

During the ceremony the members of our judging panel explained their choice when selecting the winners and the winners shared the details of their journey of building an outstanding remote culture.

Watch this video if you are planning to apply for 2024!

Call for application is closed

Deadline to submit your application.

FEBRUARY 10

Shortlists are announced

We will announce shortlisted companies invited to our Awards ceremony.

MARCH 10

Awards ceremony

The winners will be announced at the Awards ceremony that will take place at the Running Remote conference 2024.

APRIL 25

Why Participate 
in Awards 2024?

Industry recognition

Receive endorsement from an expert judging panel. You’ll be assessed by industry leaders from academia to CEOs leading successful hybrid or remote-first businesses, and even globally renowned transformation consultants.

Attract talent

This brand boosting award will set your company apart from the competition. If you want to attract and retain the best talent you need to be known as a leader in flexible workplace strategies.

Join the elite

Running Remote is part of an extensive global community. Award nominees are promoted through our digital networks and will be recognised with far-reaching media coverage.

Build your network

Shortlisted companies are invited to an Awards gala ceremony at the next  conference. This is a unique opportunity to meet industry experts and extend your network of influence.

Nomination Categories 
& Shortlisted Candidates

The Awards are structured to recognise both large Enterprises and SME companies. You can apply to multiple categories that fit your company size.

You can be hybrid or 100% remote. The minimum company size is 9 full-time employees.

The entry is free of charge.

Enterprise categories

1,000+ employees

The Most Flexible Workplace

Here we recognise the Enterprise with the most sustainable hybrid working model. This award will go to a company that has implemented best practices as routine, and made flexible workplaces a key value in its culture

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Entry should highlight:

1 Clear evidence of sustainability and scalability of the remote-friendly / hybrid work model used in the organization and how it’s made the integral part of the company’s culture.

2 The detailed description of the best practices and work process put in place in order to foster the efficiency of remote work and employee career development and engagement.

3 Qualitative and quantitative metrics highlighting the positive impact of remote work model on the business, team performance, and employee satisfaction.

Remarkable Employee Onboarding

This award recognises the Enterprise with the most remarkable hybrid or remote employee onboarding record. Judges will assess the processes used to integrate  new employees into the company culture and workflow.

Sponsored by:
Entry should highlight:

1 Clear evidence of sustainability and scalability of the remote-friendly / hybrid work model used in the organization and how it’s made the integral part of the company’s culture.

2 The detailed description of the best practices and work process put in place in order to foster the efficiency of remote work and employee career development and engagement.

3 Qualitative and quantitative metrics highlighting the positive impact of remote work model on the business, team performance, and employee satisfaction.

Remote-First SME Categories

9-999 employees

Vibrant Remote Culture

This award recognises the SME with the most outstanding remote working culture. Nominees must have increased transparent communication and built a safe working environment that’s diverse, respectful and fun!
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Entry should highlight:

1 Key company’s values and a clear strategy of reinforcing them across the whole organization.

2 Results of how investment in corporate culture has benefited the business in a long-term sustainable way.

The Leading Remote-First Company

This award recognises the SME with the most outstanding remote-first culture. The winner will have made remote work an integral part of its values and taken advantage of remote potentials with an attitude of cooperation and leadership.
Sponsored by:
Entry should highlight:

1 Clear evidence of sustainability of the remote-first work model and how it’s made the integral part of the company’s culture.

2 The detailed description of the best practices and innovation put in place in order to foster the efficiency of remote work and employee career development and engagement.

3 ualitative and quantitative metrics highlighting the positive impact of remote work model on the business, team performance, and employee satisfaction.

Advancing Diversity & Inclusion

This award recognises an SME that has achieved outstanding results by using remote work as a vehicle of cross cultural communication to reinforce diversity and inclusion in the team.
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Entry should highlight:

1 The clear evidence of how diversity and inclusion are reflected in company’s values and communication culture.

2 Detailed descriptions of specific programs and initiatives that support diversity and inclusion in company’s hiring and career development strategies.

3 The evidence of successful performance of diverse employees.

Outstanding Employee Wellbeing

If you prioritise employee wellbeing as a core value, this award is for you. The winner will have implemented efficient working practises that give employees a sense of belonging while also promoting mental health and work-life balance.
Sponsored by:
Entry should highlight:

1 Clear evidence of how employee wellbeing is seen as a key part of company’s culture.

2 Detailed description of initiatives and programs put in place, their efficiency, and results.

3 Metrics that showcase how a company’s policies and practices impact employees’ satisfaction, retention, and performance.

Our 2023 Jury

Liam Martin
Co-Founder & CMO
Sacha Connor
Founder & CEO
Sara Sutton
Founder & CEO
Wayne Turmel
Co-Founder & Product Manager

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Flexible Workplace Awards 2024 Ceremony

The winners of 2023 Flexible Workplace Awards will be announced at the Awards ceremony.

The ceremony will take place in the Lisboa Sud venue in Lisbon on 25 April. This is a great opportunity to network and build meaningful connections with other industry leaders.

Prizes

A VIP Running Remote conference pass and four invitations for the gala dinner

For all shortlisted companies

Prizes from our sponsors

A certificate endorsing their outstanding results in building an efficient remote or hybrid workplace

A virtual certification badge for wider brand use

A Flexible Workplace Awards trophy

A benchmark report on remote and hybrid work best practices

Awards 2022 winners

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The Most Flexible Workplace

Remarkable Employee Onboarding

Outstanding Employee Wellbeing

Vibrant Remote Culture

The Leading Remote-First Company

Advancing Diversity & Inclusion

FAQs

Participation in Flexible Workplace Awards is free this year. This is a great opportunity to get your company listed among the leaders of remote work industry at no cost.

Each application form consists of 8-12 questions that can be answered in an open form. 

The questions contain the guidance on what we’d like to see in a winner and you decide what to highlight based on your company’s best practices.

In the end of each application you also have an opportunity to support your submission with any additional files including video testimonials, the results of internal surveys, company reports, etc.

You can apply for as many categories as you’d like. Please make sure your company size corresponds to the category requirements.

We have four categories for Enterprise companies (1,000+ employees) and four categories for SMBs (9-99 employees.)

No, all questions can be answered by your HR or PR department in an essay form as long as you provide compelling proofs.

You can attach employees’ testimonials in the form of video interviews or internal survey results to your submission but this is optional.

Gala ceremony that will take place at Running Remote conference 2024 and it is a great opportunity to network and build meaningful connections with other industry leaders.

However if you cannot attend — don’t worry! If your company wins in certain category, it will still get brand exposure as a winner at the event and in our digital campaign. You will be able to join the ceremony and the winners panel discussion at the conference next day virtually.

Learn more about the Flexible Workplace Awards.

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