Date
August 7, 2025
Time
3 minutes
Category
Life at Aspire
Share
On June 25, 2025, at an exclusive event in Chicago, Inspiring Workplaces Group (IW), announced their top 100 Inspiring Workplaces winners across North America. Organizations of all sizes and industries entered, and the top 100 winners were decided by an independent expert judging panel.
Aspire is thrilled to be recognized in the top 50! At Aspire, we believe in creating a culture where every team member feels encouraged, supported, and inspired to do meaningful work. This recognition reflects the heart of who we are: an organization driven by purpose, fueled by possibility, and committed to building a world of inclusion, inside and out.
Being named a top Inspiring Workplace shows Aspire’s commitment to a “People First” culture, which enhances our reputation and makes us more attractive to those seeking new opportunities.
“Being recognized in the Top 50 Inspiring Workplaces across North America is a proud moment for Aspire,” said Serena Alaily, CEO of Aspire. “It’s a testament to the purpose-driven culture we’ve built—one that puts people first and embraces inclusion, collaboration, and innovation. This recognition is a reflection of our team’s everyday commitment – their passion, creativity, and drive to build bold, truly inclusive communities. It also opens doors for us to engage with like-minded organizations across the globe, exchange ideas, and continue evolving as a leader in building workplaces where everyone thrives.”
One of the judges commented on Aspires submission by saying “Aspire delivers a compelling example of purpose-driven workplace culture that genuinely embodies its mission. The comprehensive strategic planning process involving all stakeholders demonstrated exceptional commitment to collaborative leadership. Their approach to inclusion stands out, with innovative workspace design creating equity across all levels and robust accommodation practices.”
Unlike other awards which rely on completing a survey, entrants to the Inspiring Workplaces Awards were asked to provide proof of their investment in people by completing the entry form consisting of the six key elements IW believes are fundamental to creating a People First culture, and by extension an Inspiring Workplace. They are; Culture and Purpose, Leadership, Wellbeing, Inclusion, Employee Voice, Employee Experience.
According to IW “The quality of submissions this year has truly elevated the standard, marking it as the strongest ever witnessed by the independent judging panel. This reflects a significant commitment from business leaders to prioritize their people and reap the well-deserved rewards. Furthermore, it demonstrates the tangible, positive change occurring in workplaces worldwide that we have seen in entries to the Awards in other regions.”
To see the full list of winners, please use the link below:
Get news and events information.