"Receiving an employer-related certification or award is a great way to attract both new clients and new team members. The BPTW™ Awards give us an opportunity to gain this extra level of recognition in the marketplace. As the award is based largely on employee feedback, it makes receiving this type of recognition extra-special – internally and externally."

"When you’re looking internally, it’s easy to get lost in the to-do list or think you’ve got it all figured out, so having an external view based on the survey and benchmarking gave us clarity, which confirmed our strengths and highlighted where we need to step up. Our team loved having their voices heard, and the BPTW™ process gave us insight to act on, with the awards night a celebration of people and culture."

"As businesses, we need to continually improve how we care, nurture, and develop our people so they experience goodness, joy, and satisfaction at work. The BPTW™ Awards remind us of this, place a spotlight on what other inspiring workplaces are doing, and tell us that we can always improve!"

"We joined BPTW™ to benchmark ourselves and to keep improving what we offer, using the survey insights and learning from other inspiring finalists along the way."

"The BPTW™ Annual Survey helped start good conversations about improving our work environment, and we used year on year comparisons to gauge the success of the initiatives we implemented."

"The BPTW™ Annual Survey gave us meaningful data and uncovered insights we wouldn’t have thought to ask about, helping us make real changes."

"The biggest benefit of the BPTW™ Annual Survey for us was the feedback that has led to smarter strategic planning around reward and recognition. We are introducing Employee Awards, using categories selected by our own people, to recognise great behaviours and positive role models."

"We’re deeply committed to putting our people first, so being recognised as a BPTW™ Awards finalist is something we’re incredibly proud of. The feedback has been invaluable in shaping our focus and goals for the year ahead."

"We'd highly recommend participating in the BPTW™ Annual Survey, it's a key initiative for any business focused on delivering a best-in-class people experience."

"The most significant value came from the BPTW™ Annual Survey benchmarking data. It’s easy to look at your own scores in a vacuum, but seeing how we stack up against the best in the industry provided vital context. It allowed us to move beyond "we think we're doing okay" to "we know exactly where we lead and where we need to catch up."

"‍The BPTW™ Annual Survey has provided leadership opportunities and more specific pathways for team members. Our retention is high, but we believe this will continue to strengthen it."

"It’s all about best practice, wanting to be uniquely, the best we can be. The BPTW™ Annual Survey also helps allow kaimahi to express themselves fully."

"The BPTW™ Annual Survey results gave us a starting point from which we can grow, and make positive changes, in line with what is important to our team."

"For GKC the importance of being recognised in the BPTW™ programme lies in its ability to attract and retain top talent, enhance employee morale and engagement, and validate our company's commitment to employee well-being."

"The data we’ve received from the BPTW™ Annual Survey has been invaluable to our continual improvement in providing the ultimate employee experience."

“We entered the BPTW™ Annual Survey for the first time in 2024 to independently check our internal surveys, and to anonymously survey our team to unpack what we're doing well and where we can improve.”

"Being a part of the BPTW™ program isn't just about receiving accolades; it's about affirming our commitment to our team's development and growth."

"The BPTW™ Annual Survey is a great opportunity to be benchmarked against other kiwi employers and to find out what works for us and what works for others."

"The BPTW™ Annual Survey is a great opportunity to show our people that their voice matters and they have the power to shape their experience working here."

"We wanted a benchmark that we could use and then update every year to ensure we are getting regular feedback and can track progress using a consistent measure."