2021 Winners

The WinNERS

The Best Early Career Initiative

  • Bright Network

Judges‘ Comments: Bright Network’s entry stood out for it’s breadth, ethical approach and the launch of such a bold initiative during the pandemic which had a hugely positive impact for so many young people.

  • Highly Commended: AMS
  • Highly Commended: GTI Recruiting Solutions

The Horsefly ANALYTICS Employer Brand Award

  • Hays Talent Solutions

Judges’ Comments: Hays Talent Solutions impressed the judges with an effective and well thought through content strategy which was delivered effectively across multiple channels; it was also an approach which had a highly positive effect on improving D&I.

  • Highly Commended: Cielo

The NÉTIVE Diversity & Inclusion Award

  • AMS

Judges’ Comments: AMS were praised by the judges for a brilliant example of improving access and support to people with a range of disabilities. It was especially commended for how it embraces employees in the moment but also supports long term change.

  • Highly Commended: Bright Network

The PARASOL Candidate Experience Award

  • Reed Talent Solutions

Judges’ Comments: The judges praised Reed Talent Solutions for their personalised approach and, in a world which is increasingly digital they dared to be different and brought a demostrable step change in the experience delivered to candidates.

The Cornerstone OnDemand Best Use of Technology Award

  • Guidant Global

Judges’ Comments: Guidant Global were praised by the judges for their ability to clearly understand their client needs, and to rapidly respond, flexing a range of solutions to address specific issues and demonstrating how technology can be developed to effect positive culture change.

The ETEAM Client Service Award

  • Lorien

Judges’ Comments: The judges were impressed with Lorien’s success, bringing innovative thinking across a number of areas in what was a complex and fast moving environment. Lorien’s award was also commended for the crispness, clarity and quality of it’s supporting evidence.

  • Highly Commended: Gattaca

THE GIANT GROUP BEST NEW TALENT SOLUTIONS PROVIDER

  • Join Talent

Judges’ Comments: Join Talent were praised by the judges for their rapid, almost dramatic growth, with a strong range of impressive customers and, already, clear evidence of client retention and sustainability, supported with impressive plans for the future of their business.

THE ICIMS LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIP AWARD, ENTERPRISE

  • Reed Talent Solutions

Judges Comments: Reed Talent Solutions were commended by the judges for transforming the manual recruitment process and historic supply chain to produce significant savings for their client, and were a great example of an effective partnership, working together to solve a wide range of issues for over 14 years.

  • Highly Commended: Gattaca

THE ICIMS LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIP AWARD, CHALLENGER

  • Page Outsourcing

Judges Comments: Judges praised Page Outsourcing for a compelling entry supported with an impressive range of statistical evidence, great testimonials and NPS scores, demonstrating a deep understanding of the challenges faced by their client.

THE SONOVATE BEST TALENT SOLUTIONS FIRM TO WORK FOR

  • AMS

Judges’ Comments: AMS were commended by the judges for the successful attraction, retention and engagement of staff over a long period of time and through the challenges of rapid growth, whilst demonstrating impressive results in building a diverse workforce.

  • Highly Commended: Join Talent

Talent solutions provider of the year

  •  Reed Talent Solutions

Judges Comments: The judges praised Reed Talent Solutions for their deep dedication to the client as well as a focus on delivering an incredible candidate experience – excelling and having a positive impact across each key area of service delivery.

 

The lifetime achievement award

  • Rosaleen Blair

From AMS’s relatively modest beginnings in 1996 to a global leader with over 4500 employees, operating in 100 countries, Rosaleen has been at the helm. Her ability to deal with market challenges is a testament to her resilience, and her ability to continually innovate and evolve is a testament to her adaptability.