Winners Modern Work Award 2024
seQura - Spain
SeQura is a holacratic company that has transformed the way they work by focusing on well-being and flexibility, covering areas like work, emotions, and health. The program is designed to awaken self-care awareness across all areas of life, allowing each individual to decide which areas they want to focus on.
Safran Helicopter Engines - Germany
Safran is not only shaping the future of aerospace but doing so with a delightful people-first approach. Empowering their 70 talented employees with modern practices that champion well-being, learning, and sustainability while innovation takes off with their very own Innovation Committee, where employees can pitch ideas to enhance processes.
Taller - Brazil
Taller has operated as a fully remote and self-organised company, empowering teams to make their own decisions on hiring and compensation while maintaining full financial transparency. By collectively determining salaries, they ensure fairness and encourage continuous learning even with study bonuses that support personal growth.
Cathay Financial Holding - Taiwan
This remarkable company is a trailblazer in the financial sector around sustainability and employee well-being. As Taiwan’s largest financial institution with a workforce of 50,000, Cathay is redefining leadership in the modern work landscape. They're setting the bar high, championing the message that a sustainable future is possible when we think and work together.
KINDL.trusted
Based on personal interest, employees can subscribe to a specific role and gain the opportunity to work on matters important to them. They work in Circles on equal standing, based on the work they are doing. This gives everyone the same importance and decision-making abilities, eliminating hierarchical structures and encouraging self-leadership.
Tecere - Brazil
Tecere truly stand out with their inventive approach to cultivating a culture of innovation. They've rolled out a cutting-edge platform that invites all employees to share their bright ideas while operating on a network model, Tecere puts "Togetherness" at the heart of everything they do. Each person owning their part like a true team player.
Zero Gravity - United Kingdom
The B-Corp company Zero Gravity is transforming social mobility in the UK. Their mission is simple yet powerful: “Talent is spread evenly, but opportunity is not.” Their vibrant company culture is rooted in values like “Stand up straight” and “Run towards danger”, which guides every decision and fuels continuous innovation, based on their culture sessions.
Planet A - Germany
Planet A isn’t just another investment firm; they are trailblazers in the world of impact investments. They have an unmatched commitment to sustainability with a bold in-house science team that wields a veto power over every investment decision. Every cent they invest contributes to planetary impact.
Ateliê de Software - Brazil
Ateliê empowers teams to self-organise and take ownership of their projects, fostering accountability and initiative. Employees set their own salaries through peer consultations, promoting transparency and ensuring compensation reflects individual contributions. They operate without traditional hierarchies, allowing teams to manage their own projects.