The 2023 Winners
THE welove9am EMPLOYER BRAND AWARD
- Primark - supported by Radancy
Judges’ Comment: Judges praised Primark for showcasing innovation, sustainability and cost-effectiveness. They demonstrated great training initiatives as well as the use of new technology to save money and improve buy-in.
- Finalists: Fidelity International, Helmes, iQ Student Accommodation, Pandora, Tata Consultancy Services, TUI
THE LORIEN candidate experience AWARD
- Capri Holdings Limited (Versace, Jimmy Choo & Michael Kors)
Judges’ Comment: Capri Holdings were prised by judges for their training of recruiters and hiring managers on unconscious bias and having a balanced mix of human touch and tech enabled enhancements.
- Highly Commended: HSBC
- Finalists: Ann Summers, Virgin Atlantic, Wren Kitchens
THE DE&I AWARD
- AECOM
Judges’ Comment: Judges praised AECOM for their global commitment to embedding an impressive, collaborative and inclusive DE&I strategy through diverse approaches and across a variety of groups.
- Highly Commended: AON
- Finalists: Capri Holdings Limited, Greene King, Kraft Heinz
THE unifrog EARLY CAREERS PIONEER AWARD
- Essex County Council
Judges’ Comment: The judges were impressed with Essex County Council for showcasing impact and success across various initiatives, demonstrating inclusive strategies, their support of disadvantaged youth and enhancing community engagement.
- Finalists: Capri Holdings Limited, Kraft Heinz
THE BEST INNOVATION IN INTERNAL RECRUITMENT AWARD
- NatWest Group
Judges’ Comment: Judges praised NatWest for utilising talent acquisition skills and technology for internal mobility with an emphasis on humanistic approaches such as utilising employees existing skills to retaining colleagues.
- Finalists: Radisson Hotel Group, Randstad
THE pontoon BEST USE OF TECHNOLOGY
AWARD
- TUI - supported by Sova Assessment
Judges’ Comment: TUI were praised for effectively implementing technology to streamline processes and align with market demands, showcasing transformative impact on experience and efficiency.
- Finalists: Radisson Hotel Group, SCC, Yodel
THE candidate assessment AWARD
- TUI - supported by Sova Assessment
Judges’ Comment: Judges were impressed with TUI for their rapid transition from manual to automated processes, highlighting effective programs, including the use of Situational Judgment Tests (SJT) for high-volume hiring, all with clear success indicators.
- Highly Commended: Allen & Overy
- Finalists: Ann Summers
THE EXCELLENCE IN ONBOARDING AWARD
- xDesign
Judges’ Comment: xDesign were praised for a well-executed initiative with effective use of technology, gamification and micro-sessions which was supported by excellent retention and probation rates.
- Finalists: Howden Group Holdings, Intesa Sanpaolo, MBDA, Wren Kitchens
THE stratigens talent intelligence
AWARD
- PayPal
Judges’ Comment: PayPal were praised for developing several practical and effective measures to enable its business to compete in an aggressive market for talent, clearly demonstrating business impact on cost and hiring metrics.
- Finalists: BP, EY, Lidl International
THE ph.creative recruitment marketing campaign of the year
- Jaguar Land Rover - supported by Creed Comms
Judges’ Comment: Judges praised Jaguar Land Rover for their thoughtfully targeted campaign which was innovative in its approach with authentic content showcasing diversity and inclusion through real employees.
- Finalists: Evri, GAIL's Bakery, Radisson Hotel Group
THE happydance best careers website
- Greene King
Judges’ Comment: Judges praised Greene King for their unique implementation of multiple sub-brands whilst allowing individual TA teams access to update their own content, clearly demonstrating impressive personalisation, flexibility, and interactivity.
- Highly Commended: BDO
- Finalists: N Family Club, Simplyhealth
THE best use of social media
- BDO
Judges’ Comment: BDO were praised for an innovative, creative and eye catching campaign with engaging, targeted content and active colleague involvement, which resulted in a clear and demonstrable return on investment.
- Finalists: Greene King, Kraft Heinz, Mark Allen Group, Trustpilot
THE NETIVE TA TEAM OF THE YEAR - THE JUDGES' CHOICE
- NatWest Group
Judges’ Comment: The judges praised NatWest’s innovative use of technology, particularly in internal mobility, highlighting their progressive and human-centered ethos. NatWest’s support for retaining colleagues demonstrates their deep understanding of workforce dynamics, fostering inclusivity, loyalty, and well-being. This commitment to seamless reintegration underscores their dedication to a united and adaptable workplace, aligning with their evolving business needs.
