eoc 2025

The Employer of Choice Award, organized by JobMarket, is a prestigious honor recognizing outstanding organizations that excel in talent management strategies, innovative HR programs, and industry best practices. Since its successful launch in 2014, the Employer of Choice Award 2025 marks its 12th anniversary, continuing its tradition of celebrating exceptional organizations that have redefined workplace excellence in the new era.

This award honors companies, senior executives, and HR professionals for their remarkable contributions to talent management, providing a platform to share and showcase successful initiatives and insights. It highlights organizational achievements based on measurable results, setting the benchmark for excellence in the industry.

Benefits Of The Award

  • Enhancing the organization’s brand image
    A strong brand image is crucial for establishing credibility, fostering customer loyalty, and differentiating the organization from competitors.

  • Helps to attract top-tier talent
    Helps to attract top-tier talent while fostering a culture of engagement and motivation within the workforce, which are critical factors in driving productivity, innovation, and long-term business success.

  • Raises an organization’s visibility in the Job Market
    Boosts an organization’s visibility in the job market, helping it stand out to top talent by highlighting its unique culture, growth opportunities, and competitive advantages—giving it an edge in attracting and retaining skilled professionals.

  • Premium media placement
    Strategic brand exposure in Hong Kong’s most trusted and high-traffic media networks, spanning print, digital, and social channels (JobMarket, Sing Tao Daily, Headline Daily, The Standard, EastWeek).

How to Enter

For participants who enter Employer Awards

For participants who enter the HR Service Awards:

Panel of Judges and Knowledge Advisors

The Employer of Choice Awards organizing committee selects a distinguished panel of judges and advisors - authoritative leaders representing key industry sectors. Chosen for their widely recognized expertise and strategic insights, they evaluate nominees across the Award’s categories.

Judging criteria - 5R

  • Relations - Fosters positive, productive employer-employee working relationships consistently.

  • ROI-Driven - Optimized HR boosts profitability through targeted talent strategies.

  • Reputation - Proactivea HR initiatives that anticipate needs and enhance employee well-being.

  • Responsibility - ESG Commitment – Evaluates sustainability, social responsibility, and ethical governance.

  • Reimagine - Driving meaningful innovation and enhancement in HR programs.

Critical Dates

Massive Multimedia Coverage

Beyond print coverage, JobMarket will promote the event and participating companies across its digital and social media platforms. The Award will also be featured in Sing Tao Daily, Headline Daily, The Standard, and EastWeek, ensuring a total campaign reach of over 10 million audiences.

  • Result announcement, Judges & experts’ opinion
    January 2026

  • Interviews of Awarded Organizations
    January - March 2026

  • Post-event supplement
    June 2026

  • Result announcement
    January 2026

  • Result announcement
    January 2026

  • Result announcement
    January 2026

  • Result announcement
    January 2026

  • Online & Social Media - Result announcement
    January – March 2026

Past Awards

Past Employer Of Choice Award Winners