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FAQs

  • Q1 What is the TAA?
    Q2 Who is on the judging panel for the Award?
    Q3 Are all organisations eligible to participate in this TAA?
    Q4 How do I participate in the TAA?
    Q5 Can a group of companies participate in the TAA?
    Q7 Why do I have to adopt the Tripartite Standards?
    Q8 Can organisations participate in more than one category?
    Q9 If my organisation was a winner in an earlier TAA (i.e. 2018, 2021, or 2023), can I still participate in other category(ies) for TAA 2025?
    Q10 How many award winners will there be? Is there a limit to the number of winners?
    Q11 Is there a validity period for the award?
    Q12 What circumstances could lead to disqualification from the award?
  • Q13 What are the benefits of participating in the TAA?

    Recipients of the TAA are recognised as employers of choice with fair, responsible and progressive practices.

     The winners will:

    1. Be presented with an award trophy;
    2. Receive a report on the results of the Employee Opinion Survey for each shortlisted award category, which will allow the organisation to better understand their employees’ sentiments in these areas;
    3. Enjoy extensive media coverage and offered the opportunity to be featured in publications and newsletters;
    4. Be allowed to use the award logo for recruitment and publicity purposes; and
    5. Be invited to network with thought leaders and business leaders to share their exemplary practices.
  • Q14 What is the application timeline?
    Q15 How do I recommend my employer for the TAA?
    Q16 Is there an application fee for the TAA?
    Q17 What is the award assessment process?
    Q18 Why must participating organisations complete the Fair & Progressive Employment Index (FPE Index)?

    Employers who wish to participate in the Award must complete the FPE Index and submit a copy of their results together with the application form(s). The FPE Index will provide assessors with insights into the organisation’s values and culture. It also provides the organisation with national and industry-level benchmarks. To complete the FPE Index, please visit https://fairprogressive.sg/.

    The responses provided to the FPE Index will be validated with your employees as part of the assessment process should you be shortlisted.

    The FPE Index must be completed in 2024 i.e. if you have completed the FPE Index before 1 January 2024, you are required to take the FPE Index again and submit your results.

    Q19 Who needs to complete the questionnaire on human capital practices?
    Q20 What are the assessment criteria for the TAA?
    Q21 What should I include in the application form, and is there a time period for which the fair, responsible and progressive employment practices are assessed?
    Q22 What if further supporting documents are required? How much notice is given for the organisation to submit these documents?
    Q23 The application form collects information on the other awards that my organisation has received and other national initiatives we have been involved in. Why do you only look back at the last 2 years for these awards?
    Q24 The application form has a section on Leadership and Workplace Advocate. Is this mandatory?
    Q25 How are the Leaders and Workplace Advocates judged?
  • Q26 Are all organisations required to host a site visit?
    Q27 When will the site visits be conducted and how much notice is given to the shortlisted organisation?
    Q28 How long will each site visit take and what is required by the organisations?
    Q29 How will the Employee Opinion Survey (EOS) be administered and how many employees are expected to participate?
    Q30 Can my organisation's employee survey results replace the award's Employee Opinion Survey (EOS)?
  • Q31 Who can I contact if I have further questions about the TAA?

    Please email award@tafep.sg if you have further questions about the TAA.