“There is an extraordinary level of humanity in the way we interact with each other,” said Estée Lauder’s group president, Cedric Prouvé, “and this makes us a very special company.” M Prouvé’s words put in a nutshell the foresight, compassion and inclusion his company shows when it comes to employee satisfaction and empowerment. The company’s broad and comprehensive policies so impressed the BV judging panel that there was no hesitation is presenting the cosmetics giant with the Best Employee Empowerment Policies (UAE) Award. By providing personal and professional development opportunities and ensuring health and safety in the workplace, Estée Lauder has shown respect and care for its diverse workforce, well deserving of reward.