HONEST AWARDS.
GENUINE WINNERS.
Recognition is meaningful only when it reflects reality. Our awards are shaped by transparency, fairness, and genuine impact, celebrating both organisations and individuals who truly elevate the experience of work for their people.
~ Jatin Deepchandani
THIS YEAR'S GROWTH STORY
Successful Editions
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Countries Covered
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Companies Awarded
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Global Attendees
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Article in Magazines
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Audience Impact
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PR Viewership
Lifetime Views of Coverages
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based on audience reach & engagement
Social Media Followers
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+70%
EHA
ACROSS REGIONS
KSA
KSA
2nd Edition - 2026
UAE
UAE
4th Edition - 2026
SOUTH AFRICA
SOUTH AFRICA
Inaugural Edition - 2026
SGMY
SGMY
Inaugural Edition - 2026
20+ Categories to Nominate?
LEARN MORE01 Submission of Online Nomination Form
Submit a simple online form with your company details, chosen categories, and a brief justification. You can nominate in up to three categories, the first two are free, the third is charged at USD 200.
16th August 2026
02 Announcement of Finalists
Based on the write-ups submitted, deserving companies will be shortlisted as finalists for the Employee Happiness Awards 2026.
21st August 2026
03 Presentations to the Jury
Finalists will deliver a 20-minute virtual session to the jury — a 10-minute presentation followed by a Q&A. Winners will be decided based on these presentations.
15th – 17th September 2026
04 Announcement of Winners
Winners will be revealed at the Gala Awards Ceremony in Dubai
23rd October 2026
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03 July, 2025
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03 July, 2025
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03 July, 2025
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03 July, 2025
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03 July, 2025
UAE’s Top Employers Honoured at Employee Happiness Awards 2025 — Culture Over Perks, Say Winners
03 July, 2025
UAE’s Top Employers Honoured at Employee Happiness Awards 2025 — Culture Over Perks, Say Winners
03 July, 2025
UAE's Top Employers Honoured At Employee Happiness Awards 2025 - Culture Over Perks, Say Winners
03 July, 2025
UAE’s Top Employers Honoured at Employee Happiness Awards 2025 — Culture Over Perks, Say Winners
03 July, 2025
UAE’s Top Employers Honoured at Employee Happiness Awards 2025 — Culture Over Perks, Say Winners
03 July, 2025
UAE’s Top Employers Honoured at Employee Happiness Awards 2025 — Culture Over Perks, Say Winners
03 July, 2025
UAE’s Top Employers Honoured at Employee Happiness Awards 2025 — Culture Over Perks, Say Winners
04 July, 2025
UAE’s Top Employers Honoured at Employee Happiness Awards 2025 — Culture Over Perks, Say Winners
03 July, 2025
UAE’s Top Employers Honoured at Employee Happiness Awards 2025 — Culture Over Perks, Say Winners
03 July, 2025
The 2025 Employee Happiness Awards
03 July, 2025
The 2025 Employee Happiness Awards
04 July, 2025
UAE Firms Honoured at 2025 Employee Happiness Awards
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UAE's Top Employers Honoured At Employee Happiness Awards 2025 - Culture Over Perks, Say Winners
05 July, 2025
UAE’s Top Employers Honoured at Employee Happiness Awards 2025 — Culture Over Perks, Say Winners
04 July, 2025
UAE’s top employers honoured at Employee Happiness Awards 2025
05 July, 2025
UAE’s Top Employers Honoured at Employee Happiness Awards 2025 — Culture Over Perks, Say Winners
04 July, 2025
UAE’s Top Employers Honoured at Employee Happiness Awards 2025
04 July, 2025
UAE’s Top Employers Honoured at Employee Happiness Awards 2025
04 July, 2025
UAE’s Top Employers Honoured at Employee Happiness Awards 2025
Aklilu Admekom
Group Head of Talent Management & Development
Intercat Hospitality
Anja Henschel-Idriss
Independent HR Leader | People Strategy & Transformation
Despo Michaelides
Strategic Advisor, Partnerships, People & Culture
Transform8
Dinesh Chaudhari
Director of Human Resources and Talent
Palazzo Versace Dubai
Dr. Farhan Sher
Group Director – Operations and Human Capital
Fakeeh Health
Dr. Ghenwa Habbal
Enterpriae Architect | Leadership Futurist | Global Advisor
Dr. Jojo O’Driscoll-Kearney
Professor at Hult, Senior Faculty at Harvard Business Impact, Workforce Intelligence Advisor.
Dr. Louise Lambert
Head of Happiness Programming & Policy Design
Happiness Matters
Dr. Salima Hamouche, SHRM-SCP
HR, AI & Workplace Wellbeing Expert | HR Consultant | Corporate Trainer | Professor and Keynote Speaker
Dr. Soha Chahine
Organizational Psychologist & Founder
Forward Training & Consulting
Dr. Tina Mistry
Director of Corporate Wellbeing | Mental Health Consultant
Emma Davies
COO
Massar Business Solutions
Emma Jordaan
Founder & CEO
Infinite Consulting
Gemma Morris
Senior HR Business Partner
Savills
Hani Al Khusaibi
Chief HR & Support Services Officer
Towell Group
Harpreet Singh Chhatwal
Vice President People & Culture
Radisson Hotel Group
Hisham Elsaied
Partner Learning and Development
ICAN MENA
Javeed Ashraf Khan
Co-Founder & Chief Growth and People Officer
TidyHire
Jessica Duvall
Head of People and Culture
Chinese Palace Group
Kateryna Byelova
CEO
Sage XP
Kristina Vaneva
Employee Experience Professional
Beyond Plus
Maher Sabbagh
Chief People Officer and Board Advisor
AmicaVerse Holding
Marketa Simkova
Head of People, Performance, Culture
KPMG Middle East
Melanie Ortiz
Group HR Director - Global Operations
WESTAY Ltd. (Luxury Travel)
Meshael Al Blooshi
CEO
Riyam Management Consultancy
Nancy Zakharia
Board Advisor, Leadership Coach, and Talent & Organizational Development Leader
Navid Nazemian
World’s #1 Executive Coach (CEO Today)
Neetu Choudhary
Business & Leadership Coach & Trainer| Board Member & Advisor | International Keynote Speaker | Executive Speaking Coach | Business Podcast Host |
Evolvitude FZE & Evolvitude Speakers
Preethy Suresh
Founder & CEO
Ignition Point Ventures
Prof. Jeevan D’Mello
CEO | President
Zenesis Corp | Community Associations Institute, USA
Ritika Bhandari, Chartered FCIPD
Head HR & Transformation Leader
Ex Teleperformance, Serco
Saif Al Tohamy
Managing Director
ENGAGE
Samir Geepee
Creator & Chief Facilitator
The Clarity Game
Sarah Brooks FCIPD
Managing Director
Fikrah HR
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