2024 Winners

The WinNERS

The Best Early Career Initiative

Judges‘ Comments:The judges praised Cpl’s Talent Evolution Group for their outstanding efforts in designing and executing a tailored graduate recruitment program for their client. Their innovative and inclusive approach, which integrates advanced assessment tools, blind evaluation processes, and personalised candidate support, fostered diversity and ensured alignment with the client’s values and strategic goals.

THE EMPLOYER BRAND AWARD

Judges’ Comments: AMS were praised for their innovative and strategic approach to employer branding, which effectively positioned their client as an inclusive and values-driven employer. By leveraging deep insights into target audiences, including school leavers and parents, AMS crafted authentic messaging through campaigns like “The Next Chapter.” AMS’ efforts significantly boosted their client’s talent attraction and retention efforts.

THE Netive vms client service award

Judges’ Comments: Reed Talent Solutions demonstrated an exceptional ability to deliver customised, data-driven solutions. Their innovative approach, including a CV-less process, reskilling courses, and simplified interviews, helped their client improve employee retention by over 20% and achieve higher customer satisfaction, showcasing their commitment to aligning recruitment practices with the client’s goals and values.

The integrella best use of technology award

Judges’ Comments: By leveraging its Sevayo® Insights platform, Sevenstep accurately predicted recruitment challenges, optimised resource allocation, and dramatically reduced time-to-fill for both contingent and permanent roles. Their advanced use of data integration, combined with automated sourcing tools and specialised recruitment strategies, enabled them to deliver a fully operational team in 19 days —achieving exceptional client satisfaction and operational success.

THE workwell talent solutions innovation of the year award

Judges’ Comments:Through their Resourcing Effectiveness Assessment (REA), Omni transforms talent acquisition by auditing recruitment practices, benchmarking against industry standards, and delivering actionable insights. Omni have successfully improved DE&I outcomes, boosted hiring strategies, and achieved measurable results, such as a 44% reduction in time-to-hire and significant increases in diverse hiring. This innovative and consultative approach has enabled continuous improvements for their clients.

THE giant group de&i award

Judges’ Comments: Through initiatives such as the creation of the Diversity & Inclusion Alliance and the pioneering OMNIS platform, AMS transformed how diversity data is captured and utilised in contingent hiring for the public sector. Their commitment to driving inclusive hiring practices, reflected in programs like the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and the PSR Skills Academy, has significantly increased representation from underrepresented groups. Their focus on collaboration, continuous improvement, and embedding DE&I into their business operations has delivered measurable success and long-term, sustainable change across both their organisation and their clients’ workforces.

THE ESG initiative of the year award

Judges’ Comments: Through partnerships with organisations like the Social Value Portal and Bridge of Hope, Retinue Solutions delivered inclusive hiring practices, championed social value projects, and supported community enrichment efforts such as local arts initiatives and workshops for employment readiness. Their innovative approaches—such as anonymous CVs, inclusive recruitment campaigns, and wellbeing workshops—demonstrated a commitment to sustainability, diversity, and social responsibility, creating lasting value for clients and their communities.

THE best talent attraction strategy award

Judges Comments: ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions impressed the judges with their innovative, data-driven approach to recruiting top propulsion and battery technology specialists in a highly competitive market. Through targeted media campaigns on Google and LinkedIn, creative video content, and inclusive messaging, the campaign attracted over 16,000 applications and exceeded its hiring goals. By incorporating diverse voices and leveraging advanced digital tools, ManpowerGroup demonstrated excellence in engaging talent across global markets.

THE bullhorn long-term partnership award (mid-market)

Judges Comments: ResourceBank has shown exceptional commitment to building a strong and collaborative relationship with its client for over 17 years. Their innovative use of technology, focus on satisfaction, and deep integration as an extension of the client’s HR team resulted in improved hiring efficiency, quality candidates, and significant cost savings, all while helping the client achieve critical business targets.

THE bullhorn long-term partnership award (enterprise)

Judges’ Comments: The judges praised Reed Talent Solutions for their exceptional ability to adapt and provide tailored workforce solutions that consistently align with their client’s evolving needs. By combining robust cost-saving initiatives, such as reducing spend through tenure and rate management, and implementing innovative resourcing models, Reed Talent Solutions has demonstrated sustainable value. With a proven track record of flexibility, deep market insights, and long-term impact, the partnership has driven success across multiple fronts.

THE jove best talent solutions firm to work for

Judges’ Comments: With a comprehensive set of programmes supporting leadership growth, internal recruitment, and continuous learning, WilsonHCG prioritises employee satisfaction and retention, achieving an involuntary turnover rate of less than 4%. They displayed exceptional focus on fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional development. Their commitment to diversity and inclusion solidifies their reputation as an employer of choice.

THE Talent Solutions Provider of the Year

Judges’ Comments: Judges determined AMS’s capability, deep expertise and a focus on long term, sustainable solutions across a wide range of talent solutions activities were the key factors in awarding them Talent Solutions Provider of the Year.

The outstanding ACHIEVEMENT award

Ken’s Comments:

“During his 14 years as CEO, Gary transformed Penna to a multifaceted, talent solutions provider, covering outplacement, assessment, recruitment and outsourcing. Having successfully sold Penna to Adecco in 2016, Gary has built up an impressive portfolio of business including Chairman of Harvey Nash, or Nash Squared as they are now known, an education business, a global talent mobility business and a large graduate and early- in-careers company. His impact on our sector has been incredibly important, and as we increasingly see how the world of talent solutions can extend the range of services it offers, Gary was often there first!”