| | | Fast Company is looking to shine a spotlight on companies of all sizes that are most successful at building a culture that empowers employees to invent new ways of doing business.
Here are six reasons why you should apply right now: Brand exposure. Every company ranked in the top 100 or earning honoree status in a category will appear in the Fall (September) issue of the magazine and on fastcompany.com. Talent retention. Public recognition as a Best Workplace for Innovators honoree provides powerful third-party validation that enhances your ability to recruit and retain top talent. Editorial access. Fast Company editors will review all applications; the application represents an opportunity to highlight individuals and projects that showcase your company's innovative prowess. The insight Fast Company editors glean from judging applications informs our ongoing coverage, often leading to stories. Credibility. Fast Company's reputation for writing about innovation is unparalleled in business media. Inclusion on the list is a powerful stamp of approval of your company's efforts. Employee recognition. The program honors an Innovation Team of the Year as well as an Innovative Leader of the Year, along with finalists in each category. A level playing field. Every company is unique, so the application is structured to allow your company to focus on whatever particular initiatives and programs you’ve established to cultivate innovative work across your organization. There are different categories for different-sized companies, as well as categories for companies from different regions and those with a particular focus on AI, automation, and machine learning.
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| | | CATEGORIES | | | | Best Workplaces for Innovators Top 100 List | | This is the definitive list of the Best Workplaces for Innovators, recognizing the 100 companies that most effectively cultivate creative problem-solving and breakthrough thinking across the entire enterprise | | |
| | | AI, Automation, and Machine Learning Excellence NEW | | Recognizing companies that have thrived through innovative uses of new technologies | | |
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| | Excellence Through Adversity NEW | | Honoring organizations that have implemented innovative and effective strategies to boost employee morale and engagement during challenging times | | |
| | | Flexible Workplace Innovation NEW | | Recognizing companies that adapt to employees' needs to foster creativity | | |
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| | Best Workplaces for Innovators Asia-Pacific Region | | Workplaces based in the Asia-Pacific region that have invested in human capital and innovation infrastructure in their home markets | | |
| | | Best Workplaces for Innovators Europe, Middle East, Africa Region | | Workplaces based in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa that have invested in human capital and innovation infrastructure in their home markets | | |
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| | Best Workplaces for Innovators Latin America Region | | Workplaces based in the Latin America region that have invested in human capital and innovation infrastructure in their home markets | | |
| | | Best Workplaces for Innovators North America Region | | Workplaces based in North America that have invested in human capital and innovation infrastructure in their home markets | | |
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| | Innovative Leader of the Year | | Individuals at any level, from CEO to department head, who have enhanced the innovation culture of their workplace | | |
| | | Innovation Team of the Year | | Teams that have gone above and beyond, driving important innovations in their workplace | | |
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| | Small Companies | | Workplaces with fewer than 100 employees that have outpaced their cohort in fostering cultures of innovation | | |
| | | Large Companies | | Workplaces with 1,000+ employees that have outpaced their cohort in fostering cultures of innovation | | |
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| | Midsize Companies | | Workplaces with 100 to 999 employees that have outpaced their cohort in fostering cultures of innovation | | |
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