Meet the Finalists


This year, we’ve been inundated with an unprecedented volume of submissions, and the calibre of entries has been exceptional.

We extend a huge congratulations to all our finalists and hope that you will join us in celebrating these accomplishments at The Talent Labs Awards 2025 ceremony, which will take place on June 5th 2025 at the prestigious Grand Connaught Rooms in London.


6
Best Assessment and Selection Strategy

Sponsored by



Judges were keen to see examples of how the nominee has motivated their team, implemented effective recruitment strategies, and achieved measurable improvements. Metrics showcasing efficiency, engagement, and results will be key.

BT Group

Butlins Skyline Limited

Dimensions UK

HSBC Holdings PLC supported by Cappfinity

Mitie supported by ThriveMap

Sky Group supported by Sova

3
Best Candidate Experience

This award celebrates organisations that have prioritised and delivered an outstanding candidate experience throughout the recruitment journey.

Confidential supported by Guidant Global

Deloitte LLP supported by Cappfinity

Mondelēz International

6
Best Careers Website

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This category rewards organisations with a standout careers website that effectively engages candidates and reflects the employer brand.

Capita for the British Army supported by Great State

Jollyes The Pet People

ODEON supported by Creed Comms

The Royal Navy supported by Great State

Volkswagen Group UK supported by That Little Agency (a PZ Group Company)

Yodel supported by SMRS

7
Best Development of an Employer Brand

Sponsored by



This award celebrates the most effective strategies for building or enhancing an employer brand that resonates with current and potential employees.

Cornerstone OnDemand (CSOD) supported by BrandPointZero (a PZ Group Company)

Mondelēz International

Poundland and Dealz

Sellafield Ltd

The Met Office supported by That Little Agency (a PZ Group Company)

The Royal Navy supported by Great State

mydentist supported by Creed Comms

2
Best Diversity & Inclusion Strategy

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This award celebrates the most impactful and creative diversity and inclusion initiatives that have made a measurable difference in the workplace. It recognises organisations that are breaking barriers and creating equitable opportunities for all.

Mondelēz International

Sodexo UK & I

4
Best Early Careers Strategy

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This award celebrates the best strategies for attracting, developing, and retaining early-career talent, ensuring they are prepared for future success.

Morrisons supported by Amberjack

Mott MacDonald supported by Cappfinity

Octopus Energy supported by Amberjack

Softcat PLC

3
Best in-House Executive Search Team

Sponsored by



This category honours in-house executive search teams that have excelled in sourcing and securing top-level talent for their organisations.

Box, Inc.

Northwestern Mutual

Providence

5
Best Integrated Marketing Campaign

This category recognises exceptional integrated marketing campaigns that have effectively attracted and engaged talent through multiple channels.

BT Group

DPD supported by Creed Comms

Lidl supported by Creed Comms

MBDA supported by SMRS

The LEGO Group supported by SMRS

4
Best Leadership Development Strategy

This category recognises the most impactful leadership development approach for an organisation.  

Butlins Skyline Limited

Fusion for Energy supported by Talogy

PTC Therapeutics

Sodexo

2
Best Onboarding Experience

This category rewards organisations that have excelled in creating exceptional onboarding experiences, ensuring new hires are engaged, equipped, and aligned with company values from the start.

Alvarez and Marsal supported by Eli Onboarding

Royal Mail Group supported by Meet and Engage

7
Best Recruitment Effectiveness

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This award recognises organisations that have optimised their recruitment processes to achieve efficiency, cost savings, and enhanced outcomes.

Boots UK Limited supported by Talogy

Iceland supported by Creed Comms

Network Rail supported by Amberjack

Octopus Energy supported by Amberjack

Police Scotland supported by Oleeo

Thales Group supported by Leap Create

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust supported by Eploy

7
Best Supplier Partnership

Sponsored by



This category honours outstanding collaborations between organisations and their suppliers to deliver impactful talent or learning solutions.

Ad Gefrin Visitor Experience and Distillery supported by Talentheads

Coventry Building Society supported by Lorien Global

Lidl supported by Creed Comms

Royal Papworth NHS Foundation Trust supported by Oleeo

Severn Trent Water supported by Morson Talent

Thales Group supported by Leap Create

West Midlands Employers supported by Tribepad

6
Best Use of Video

Sponsored by



This category celebrates innovative and effective use of video in enhancing talent acquisition, employee engagement, or learning and development strategies. Judges are looking for creative approaches where video content has been used to solve specific challenges or achieve significant outcomes.

BT Group

DPD supported by Creed Comms

NSPCC supported by BrandPointZero (a PZ Group Company)

The LEGO Group supported by SMRS

University of Surrey supported by Enhance Media

Volkswagen Group UK supported by That Little Agency (a PZ Group Company)

2
Large Recruitment Team of The Year (26+)

Sponsored by


This category celebrates recruitment teams with 26 or more members who have demonstrated excellence in delivering high-volume or complex recruitment strategies.

Sodexo

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS foundation Trust

5
Medium Recruitment Team of The Year (6 - 25)

This award recognises mid-sized recruitment teams that have achieved exceptional results, balancing scale with creativity and innovation.

Butlin's Skyline Limited

Mondelēz International

Softcat PLC

Superdrug

Telent Technology Services Ltd

5
Outstanding Impact, Transformation & Change

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This category recognises teams or initiatives that have driven significant organisational transformation, demonstrating a profound and lasting impact on business and people outcomes.

British Airways plc supported by Cappfinity

Jollyes The Pet People

Newton supported by Oleeo

Veolia supported by Comensura

Wiltshire Police supported by Oleeo

3
RPO Team of The Year

This category celebrates Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) teams that have delivered outstanding results for their clients.

Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev), Wilson

Astellas, Wilson

The Collinson Group, Chapter 2

2
Small Recruitment Team of The Year (2 - 5)

This category honours small but mighty recruitment teams that have achieved remarkable results despite their size.

BMT

Wren Kitchens

7
Supplier Innovation of The Year

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This category honours suppliers who have introduced innovative solutions that have significantly benefited their clients in talent or learning domains.

A2H Solutions Ltd with Elysium Healthcare

Crooton with Barchester Healthcare

Censia Talent Intelligence with Censia Talent Intelligence

BrandPointZero (a PZ Group Company) with Cornerstone OnDemand (CSOD)

Meet & Engage with Royal Mail Group

Reed Screening with Santander UK PLC

Talentheads with UNW

2
TA Leader of The Year

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This category celebrates inspirational leaders in Talent Acquisition who have set strategic direction, driven innovation, and delivered exceptional results for their teams and organisations.

Cris Leone, Group Head of Talent Harts Group

Matt Ralphs, Talent & Recruitment Manager UK & RO, Poundland and Dealz

2
TA Manager of The Year

This award honours TA managers who have excelled in leading their teams, optimising processes, and delivering outstanding recruitment outcomes.

Nicki Leonard, Jollyes The Pet People

Brygida Klis, RS Group