The Inspiring Workplaces Group Announce Headline Partnership with Engagedly Inc. across North America

As part of the partnership, Engagedly will be the headline sponsor of the 2026 Inspiring Workplaces Awards across North America.

“This collaboration marks another important step in our mission to reshape workplaces worldwide,” said Matt Manners, CEO & Founder of The Inspiring Workplaces Group. “For more than a decade, we’ve celebrated outstanding organizations across North America. Partnering with the award-winning Engagedly allows us to further elevate workplaces that inspire, engage and drive long-term success. This alliance demonstrates our ongoing commitment to helping organizations put their PeopleFirst and redefine the future of work.”

Srikant Chellappa, Co-Founder and CEO of Engagedly, said, “We are thrilled to be the headline sponsor for the 2026 Inspiring Workplaces Awards across North America. Our mission is to help organizations build cultures where employees are empowered, valued and engaged and this partnership reflects that vision. Alongside Inspiring Workplaces, we look forward to celebrating organizations that lead the way in creating truly PeopleFirst workplaces.”

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The Awards evaluate organizations across six key elements:

• Purpose & Culture
• Leadership
• Wellbeing
• Experience
• Employee Voice
• Inclusion & Belonging

Winners will be selected by an independent judging panel and recognized at special in-person and online ceremonies later in 2026.

About Engagedly
Engagedly is a leading AI-enabled talent management platform that unifies performance, engagement, learning, growth, and recognition into a single connected experience. With Marissa, its Agentic AI SuperAgent, Engagedly turns strategic intent into intelligent actions—eliminating silos and empowering leaders to drive measurable business outcomes through a people-first approach. Organizations worldwide trust Engagedly to boost engagement, improve retention, and develop high-performing teams.

About The Inspiring Workplaces Group
Inspiring Workplaces is a global organisation on a mission to help businesses build, prove, and celebrate truly PeopleFirst cultures. Believing that the greatest force in business is people, Inspiring Workplaces champions cultures where belief, belonging and confidence in the future empower individuals to thrive.

Through its core programs: The Inspiring Workplaces Awards, Certified PeopleFirst™ and the free Inspiring Workplaces Community — the organization celebrates, certifies and connects leaders committed to creating environments where people feel seen, valued, and prepared for the future of work.

In a world where workplaces shape lives, Inspiring Workplaces exists to spotlight those who lead with purpose, because inspiring cultures don’t just transform business, they change the world.

Learn more at: www.inspiring-workplaces.com

For more information on Inspiring Workplaces, contact:
Matt Manners
+44 (0) 7799876473
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