Douglas Named #1 Inspiring Workplace in Australasia

Douglas is proud to have been named the #1 Most Inspiring Workplace in Australasia at the 2026 IW Awards.

To be ranked first among the 40 incredible finalist organisations across Australia and New Zealand is something we're immensely proud of.

What makes this recognition even more special is the company we're keeping. The finalists represented some of the very best workplaces in the region, all doing amazing work to create environments where people can thrive. Congratulations to everyone recognised.

These awards celebrate organisations that put people at the centre of what they do, looking at culture, leadership, wellbeing, inclusion, employee voice, and employee experience.

For us, this award belongs to every single person at Douglas. It's the way we show up for each other, the pride we take in our mahi, the willingness to challenge ourselves to be better, and the belief that if we want to improve lives, it starts with our own people.

The Inspiring Workplaces Awards are widely regarded as the world's premier people-first workplace recognition programme, running since 2015 across seven regions globally.

To be considered, organisations submit a detailed entry assessed by an independent panel of expert judges across six key elements:

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

Scores from that independent review determine the final rankings.

Read more about the awards and the complete list of winners on the Inspiring Workplaces website here.