Winners

The WinNERS

The Best Early Career Initiative

  • Bright Network

Judges‘ Comments: The judges felt that this was a stand-out entry and praised Bright Network for leading the initiative and driving the change. The judges were also impressed with their technology academy which is innovative and sustainable.

  • Highly Commended: AMS
  • Finalists: GTI Recruiting Solutions

THE EMPLOYER BRAND AWARD

  • PeopleScout & Essex County Council

Judges’ Comments: PeopleScout impressed the judges with their ability to clearly outline the challenge. Their strong D&I metrics, and focus on retention as well as attraction was especially impressive.

  • Highly Commended: Guidant Global & JCB
  • Finalists: Morson Group, PeopleScout & Maersk

THE DIVERSITY & INCLUSION AWARD

  • Reed Talent Solutions

Judges’ Comments: The judges thought that this entry clearly articulated a challenging, complex and large-scale piece of work that has a demonstrable impact in a key public service function. They also praised Reed for the impact their work had on society more widely. 

  • Highly Commended: Page Outsourcing
  • Finalists: GTI Recruiting Solutions, Instant Impact, Omni RMS, Resource Solutions & GSK, Rethink, Templeton and Partners

The PARASOL Candidate Experience Award

  • AMS

Judges’ Comments: AMS were praised by the judges for the innovative work they delivered on internal mobility, and in particular the creation of their Internal Mobility Hub. Something the judges expect to see become much more common in the years ahead.

  • Highly Commended: PeopleScout
  • Finalists: Allegis Global Solutions

THE NETIVE BEST USE OF TECHNOLOGY AWARD

  • Hays Talent Solutions

Judges’ Comments: Hays Talent Solutions were praised by the judges for clearly outlining the issue they were tackling, the way they deployed technology to tackle it and the data points they used to back everything up.

  • Highly Commended: AMS
  • Finalists: Harvey Nash, iXceed Solutions, Matrix

THE CORNERSTONE CLIENT SERVICE AWARD

  • CPL

Judges’ Comments: The judges praised CPL for their innovative approach, commenting that “it felt really authentic and bespoke to the client, which is what this is all about”. They also showed impressive metrics throughout their entry. 

  • Highly Commended: Reed Talent Solutions & Omni RMS
  • Finalists: AMS, Morson Group, Templeton and Partners

THE GIANT GROUP BEST NEW TALENT SOLUTIONS PROVIDER

  • RTS People

Judges’ Comments: The judges were impressed with RTS People for a well-articulated submission backed up by hugely impressive growth rates, data and insight.

  • Highly Commended: MatcHR
  • Finalists: Claremont Consulting, Instant Impact, RPOne by Morson Group

THE ICIMS LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIP AWARD

  • Cielo

Judges Comments: Cielo were praised by the judges for showing impressive growth across the account, which has innovation at its core and also delivers well on the operational basics. It was a great example of partnership and collaboration.

  • Highly Commended: AMS and Equinor & AMS and Natwest
  • Finalists: Hays Talent Solutions, Lorien, Reed Talent Solutions, Rethink, Templeton and Partners, Wilson HCG

THE ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE AWARD

  • Reed Talent Solutions

Judges Comments: Judges praised Reed Talent Solutions for a compelling entry backed up with strong evidence. They were also impressed with Reed being carbon neutral since 2005.

  • Highly Commended: Hays Talent Solutions
  • Finalists: AMS, ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions, Page Outsourcing

THE SONOVATE BEST TALENT SOLUTIONS FIRM TO WORK FOR

  • Lorien

Judges’ Comments: This truly was an outstanding entry. The combination of great metrics, employee testimonials and a focus on development which showed a positive impact on their culture and business results, made this a very worthy winner. 

  • Highly Commended: Join Talent & WilsonHCG
  • Finalists: Quarsh

The lifetime achievement award

  • Andrew Wilkinson, Founder & CEO of TMP and Group Managing Director, Europe and APAC of PeopleScout

Judges Comments:

The Judges were thrilled to recognize someone who, not only has had a profound impact on the sector over the years, but recently has taken on a whole new lease of life. Andrew has been at the forefront of his profession since the 80’s, but this award isn’t about longevity, it’s about impact.

Over the years he has learned to pivot and be agile before these terms became fashionable, including facing the challenge of successfully transitioning his business when the internet threatened to replace his prime source of revenue. From there he built a business and a team at TMP who were recognised as market leaders, not least by PeopleScout who acquired them in 2018.  

Talent Solutions Provider of the Year

  • AMS

Judges’ Comments: The judges decided that the three most important categories this year are Candidate Experience, Client Service and Long–Term Partnership and factoring in the overall consistency of their entries, Judges felt that AMS were worthy winners.

Judges recognised the depth of expertise consistently delivered by AMS as well as their ability to bring a high degree of creativity and innovation to new client challenges.