Abi Mills said: "We will build on our achievements by learning from best practice, listening to our staff and looking for new ways to remove barriers and strengthen support."
GRiD said employers could help staff discuss concerns and access support through workplace policies and group risk benefits.
The event focused on networking, career development and adapting to change.
The free standard covers workplace culture, policies, management training, job and workplace design, practical adjustments and how to measure their impact.
The winners will be revealed at its 14th annual awards ceremony at 60 Great Queen Street in London on 26th November.
Among junior staff who had discovered what a new starter earned, 24% said the salary was the same as theirs and 38% said it was up to £1,000 lower.
Volkswagen said a fundamental adjustment to global workforce capacity, beyond existing programmes, would be required.
From 30th October, the Employment Rights Act 2025 will require employers to take all reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment within their organisations.
The list included 658 employers, including B&Q, Serco Limited, Whitbread Group and Tesco Stores Limited.
55% had lost money because shifts were offered at short notice, cancelled without full compensation, or led to wasted transport and childcare costs.
50% did not train managers on disability discrimination, while 57% did not provide staff with neurodiversity training.
88% of respondents believed employees used AI tools without formal approval or oversight, research from Turbotic found.