2025 Winners
The 2025 winners
THE emerging talent INITIATIVE
- Wilson
“Wilson created a sustainable recruitment model that empowered underrepresented talent and aligned seamlessly with their client’s long-term workforce strategy. They delivered outstanding diversity outcomes across graduate and apprenticeship programmes.”
- Highly Commended: AMS
- Finalists: Morson Group, Omni RMS, PeopleScout
THE talent solutions challenger award
- Enterprise Solutions by PageGroup
“By combining strategic agility with measurable impact, Enterprise Solutions by PageGroup demonstrated exceptional capability in solving complex workforce challenges across more than 50 countries. They were praised for their innovative, client-first approach that significantly improved global talent delivery.”
- Finalists: Luminos Insight, Resourgenix, The Curve Group
The popp best use of technology award
- Instant Impact
“By combining AI-powered automation with human-led decision-making, Instant Impact achieved dramatic improvements in time-to-hire, candidate engagement, and cost savings – transforming recruitment into a strategic, scalable advantage.”
- Highly Commended: Morson Group
- Finalists: Omni RMS, PeopleScout, Wilson
THe talent attraction strategy of the year
- AMS
“Judges praised AMS for their emotionally resonant campaign, which redefined employer branding for Gen Z. Through creative storytelling and inclusive initiatives, it delivered measurable results in engagement, diversity, and conversion.”
- Finalists: KellyOCG + Sevenstep, ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions in partnership with Babcock, PeopleScout
The client service Award
- Page Outsourcing
“Page Outsourcing’s proactive account management, process standardisation, and commitment to diversity delivered measurable improvements in hiring speed, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction. They delivered tailored, data-driven talent solutions that consistently exceeded client expectations.”
- Highly Commended: Lorien, Reed Talent Solutions
- Finalists: Algomarketing, Comensura, Cpl's TEG, Rullion, Skills Alliance Enterprise
THE Inclusive recruitment AWARD
- Group GTI
“Group GTI impressed judges with their transformative partnership with their client, delivering a high-volume apprenticeship campaign that prioritised accessibility, candidate care, and social mobility. Through streamlined processes, personalised support, and innovative onboarding, GTI enabled thousands of young people from underrepresented backgrounds to confidently access meaningful employment.”
- Highly Commended: AMS
- Finalists: ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions in partnership with Babcock, Randstad Sourceright
The Talent solutions innovation Award
- Instant Impact
“Instant Impact wowed the judges with their pioneering Centre of Excellence model, which empowers mid-sized businesses with enterprise-level recruitment capabilities through AI-driven, specialist-led functions. Their measurable impact demonstrates true innovation and excellence in talent solutions.”
- Finalists: KellyOCG + Sevenstep, Randstad Sourceright, The Curve Group
THE bullhorn long-term partnership AWARD
- AMS
“The judges were impressed with AMS’ 15-year strategic collaboration with their client, delivering a fully embedded global RPO model that consistently achieves high satisfaction, diversity, and performance metrics. Their agile, insight-led approach and continuous innovation have made them a trusted partner, driving transformation across 64 countries and 19 languages.”
- Highly Commended: Join Talent
- Finalists: Guidant Global, KellyOCG + Sevenstep, LevelUP HCS, Pertemps Network Group, Pontoon Solutions, Wilson
THE giant group contingent workforce solutions provider of the year
- Reed Talent Solutions
“Reed Talent Solutions impressed judges with their highly innovative, tech-enabled MSP model that achieved 100% compliance, reduced time-to-hire by over 50%, and saved their clients over £5 million in supplier margin fees.”
- Finalists: Clarity Outsourcing Group, Comensura
THE best talent solutions firm to work for
- Pontoon Solutions
“Pontoon Solutions’ inclusive environment, industry-leading client retention and strong employee testimonials collectively demonstrate a workplace where individuals are empowered to excel and deliver outstanding results.”
- Highly Commended: Page Outsourcing
- Finalists: Wilson
THE talent solutions leader of the year
- Louise Shaw, Omni RMS
“Louise impressed the judges with her transformative leadership at Omni RMS, driving innovation, inclusivity, and strategic growth while fostering a culture of trust, empowerment, and excellence. Her people-first leadership led to 100% client retention, under 4% staff turnover, and significant revenue growth – demonstrating her strong impact on both people and performance.”
Finalists:
- Simon Bradberry, Vice President of International Markets, Allegis Global Solutions
- Andrew Preston, CEO, Clarity Outsourcing Group
- Niamh O'Connor, Director RPO, Cpl's TEG
- Grant Jessup, Global Head of Sales & Solutions, LevelUP HCS
- Michael Stull, Managing Director UK, ManpowerGroup UK
- Jessica Holt, Managing Director EMEA Outsourcing & Global Consultancy, Robert Walters
the jove TALENT SOLUTIONS PROVIDER OF THE YEAR
- Instant Impact
“Every now and again an entry comes along that doesn’t just highlight great work it becomes a signpost to how the industry will evolve. Instant Impact’s ability to demonstrate how they orchestrate a range of cutting-edge tools and combine these with effective human engagement was the standout entry of these awards.
It points to a future where talent solutions providers are key, strategic players in delivering how work gets done. A worthy winner of the Talent solutions provider of the year.”
- Highly Commended: AMS