Meet the Finalists
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
This category recognises the most impactful leadership development approach for an organisation.
Butlins Skyline Limited
Fusion for Energy supported by Talogy
PTC Therapeutics
Sodexo
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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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
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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
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
This category honours small but mighty recruitment teams that have achieved remarkable results despite their size.
BMT
Wren Kitchens
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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
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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
This award honours TA managers who have excelled in leading their teams, optimising processes, and delivering outstanding recruitment outcomes.