Corporate awards 101
Welcome to this blog post, which discusses the significance of corporate awards and how they can help you build better relationships at work!
We'll start with a brief overview of some trends in corporate awards. The total number of global companies listed on the Fortune Global 500 list has decreased every year since 2008, while the average revenue per company has increased. This suggests that a firm might be having trouble staying afloat and could benefit from winning an award. Another trend is that people are more incentivized to invest in their careers, which means any prospective recognition will go into immediate effect: for instance, office parties have been taking place more often than in past but have been much smaller and less expensive.
There is also a growing interest in awards that recognize diversity. The number of companies that have won the Best LGBT-Friendly Employers in Asia award has increased by 10% every year since 2008, and the number of Asian companies on the list has increased by 30% every year during this same period. The award winning companies were also noted for "dedication to promoting an inclusive workplace environment that embraces diversity and supports all employees." This could be potentially good news if you or your company want to attract more diverse hires.
Another important trend is that award ceremonies are moving online, another fairly recent development. The idea is that more business can be done online and that more communication can take place. As such, firms are expected to keep up their social media presence in order to show their corporate identity.
Award ceremonies have also become more culturally sensitive and inclusive. Rumors of China's influence on the Oscars are a good example of this trend: "The recent Winter Olympics in Beijing were the first time since 1952 that China received no nominations for the awards." However, China has been willing to work with "Oscar producers to help ensure that all state-sponsored news coverage was positive, while also making sure they were not depicted as U.S. slackers. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences noted that this strategy was successful: "The Oscar ceremonies were seen in China as an affirmation of the country's rising power and status."
That being said, it is important to remember that while these trends may seem to show that there is a growing trend towards growth and diversity, results have not been entirely positive. The number of women awarded at the Oscars has steadily decreased over the past 15 years according to some critics, for example. Even though many companies are trying to grow their workforce by promoting diversity, new hires or promotions may simply go to individuals who have already worked with the firm for several years. Finally, shareholders are increasingly being neglected by management because they don't bring in enough revenue. For instance, there is no incentive to hire more women in the oil industry. In fact, there have been reports of female workers in Libya being raped and beaten by their male colleagues because they are viewed as weak and incompetent. In light of these trends, it is clear that while award ceremonies may help corporations grow diversity, they don't address all of the issues at hand.
With all of this in mind, let's now discuss some tips on how different companies are dealing with corporate awards.
The first is to look for ways for the company to grow diversity: for instance, a company can pay for a women's leadership group or raise their gender wage ratio if they want to increase diversity. The second is to look for awards that only take into account progress and not pay. For example, a company may be rewarded for opening up their hiring process or bettering their diversity in the workplace. The third is to look for a reward that can be used as a motivational tool: for instance, if you are running an accounting firm, you can enter into the "Best Tax Firms" category in order to motivate your staff.
These tips should help you understand how awards function and how they can be used in business!
-Kelsey
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