In today’s economy, companies are looking for one-stop shops that can provide holistic services that cater to different sizes and industry orientation. The winners of this category need to possess extensive experience, an overview of their successful hires across a multitude of levels and industries, and demonstrate their ability to execute positive hiring projects.

Employees are in control of today’s talent market and that means compensation, benefits, and rewards strategies have been elevated to a much higher priority. Compensation and benefits consultants provide HR professionals with the data they need to build competitive packages that don’t break the business, while also advising on how to structure and communicate remuneration policies – a complicated task which only gets more difficult when rolled out across multiple markets and tax jurisdictions. The winners of this category will be the companies that have provided the best insights and advice to clients.

With the rising cost of healthcare and wellness, many companies have found that prevention is cheaper than physical treatments. The cost of company-sponsored nutritionist advice, exercise, and workout incentives, mental wellness practices, and an ergonomic office design, reduces spending on doctors, hospitalisation, and general corporate health insurance. This category recognises solution providers that offer the most comprehensive, high-quality healthcare solutions, as well as physical and mental wellness among the employees of corporate clients. The winners of this category are those companies who have done the best job of keeping their clients’ workforces both physically and mentally healthy, including their use of technology and data to track employee health metrics and their ability to provide personalised wellness plans, along with access to preventive medical treatments, which in turn, has added value to their clients’ bottom line.

Other than pay, employees look at the benefits and insurance coverage their employers provide as part of their package, so it is imperative employers subscribe to insurance plans and providers that push for wider coverage, but with options to reduce spending. Great insurance also gives employees a sense of security, and thus, curbs the costs of absenteeism and low productivity. The winners of this category are those who have provided exceptional corporate insurance products and services, and who have tailored their solutions to meet the unique needs of each client, benefiting both employers and employees with win-win services and solutions.

Teams that work together with genuine team spirit are those which perform the best and deliver the most value to their companies. Sometimes team spirit sparks by itself, but most of the time it requires hard work and smart techniques. The winners of this category are the employee engagement specialists who have helped organisations improve employee engagement. Judges will be looking for providers who can demonstrate the effectiveness of their solutions in measuring and improving employee engagement, and who have transformed groups of employees into high-performing teams who work hard for each other, communicate effectively, and achieve fantastic results.

As the world becomes increasingly aware of the importance of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors, businesses are seeking guidance and expertise to navigate the complex landscape of sustainability. This category recognises the consultancy firm that has excelled in providing exceptional guidance and solutions to organisations striving to integrate sustainability into their business. Winners should showcase how they helped organisations understand ESG principles and practices; provided strategic ESG guidance to businesses; helped them identify their sustainability goals; developed actionable plans; and integrated sustainability into their overall business strategy.

For organisations seeking top-tier leadership, partnering with a trusted executive search agency is critical. This category recognises the best recruitment firms that specialise in executive and C-suite appointments. Judges will be evaluating the vendor’s ability to identify and recruit top talent for executive positions, as well as their track record of success in placing candidates in high-level roles. The winners of the category should possess unparalleled knowledge and an understanding of the mechanisms of executive placement with tangible measures of success such as the quality and quantity of key appointments with big firms.

An HR outsourcing service provider plays an important role in providing professional HR assistance without the client having to invest expenses into hiring a full in-house HR team. This category recognises solution providers that have supplied the best outsourcing solutions for human resource management. The winners will be those who have seamlessly supplied comprehensive and customisable services that fitted the business needs of their clients.

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, organisations recognise the critical role of learning and development in fostering employee growth, enhancing skills, and driving overall performance. This category recognises consultancy firms that have excelled in providing intelligent, innovative, and impactful learning solutions tailored to the unique needs of organisations across various industries. These consultancies should be able to showcase their expertise in designing and delivering high-quality learning and development programmes. Judges will evaluate factors such as the consultancy’s ability to create a seamless user experience; the quality and relevance of its learning content; the level of personalisation and customisation offered; and the overall impact of its solutions on learners’ knowledge, skills, and performance.

The best mobility and orientation consultants prepare the relocated manager for changes in culture before the move, take care of the immigration administration, work out tax issues, provide advice on banking and other legal and statutory requirements, and get the expat executive into the office with minimal business disruption. Winner should demonstrates a holistic and proactive approach to international assignments, ensuring a seamless transition for the clients and their organisation.

One of the keys to advancing the HR function is the ability of HR professionals to free themselves of administrative HR tasks which enables them to focus on strategic HR management issues. Outsourcing payroll to a reliable third party is a godsend for many companies, and the winners of this award will be those who have best delivered bottom-line value for their clients as a result of taking on and improving the payroll administration.

In the dynamic and competitive business environment, creating a productive, engaging, and inclusive workplace is crucial for organisations to attract and retain top talent. This category recognises the consultancy firm which has excelled in providing expert guidance and solutions to organisations seeking to optimise their workplaces for maximum employee satisfaction, productivity, and wellbeing. The winners should showcase their ability in understanding the organisational culture, aligned workplace strategies with business goals, and implemented innovative solutions that transformed workspaces into vibrant, inclusive, and forward-thinking environments.

A well-designed workspace can fuel creativity, productivity, and team collaboration. This category recognises HR solution providers who have helped their clients create exceptional workspaces for their employees which has inspired productivity, collaboration, and wellbeing. From innovative co-working spaces to beautifully designed areas for corporate offices, solution providers should demonstrate how they have delivered an outstanding workspace experience to their clients. The winners of the category should have offered clients a range of amenities and facilities that have enhanced the overall employee experience, fostered a sense of community, and facilitated networking opportunities.

Best of breed payroll, applicant tracking systems, learning management systems, and talent management software are often excellent, but many companies prefer the consistency and centralised control offered by all-encompassing end-to-end HR management systems which include all HR technology modules. The winners of this category are the software companies which have developed the HRMS which ticks all the boxes and adds the most value for their customers.

In a fast-evolving workplace, continuous learning is essential for individual and organisational growth. This category recognises platforms that have delivered comprehensive, high-quality learning experiences through a variety of content such as courses, videos, simulations, and assessments. Winners will be those who have provided intelligent, user-friendly platforms that have engaged learners and drove meaningful development. Judges will evaluate the platform’s user experience, the relevance and quality of its content, the degree of personalisation and customisation available, and the overall impact on the learners’ knowledge and performance. Platforms that have leveraged advanced analytics to personalise learning paths and track progress across a diverse range of resources will be especially recognised.

Back in the good old days, employees received a cheque at the end of the month, and if they were lucky, a pay slip. How times have changed – salary, commissions, bonuses, flexible benefits, tax, leave, expenses, time and attendance, plus the need for self-service capabilities, cloud-based accessibility, and multiple layers of security, have all conspired to make a smart payroll package an essential item for all companies. The winners of this award are the companies which have developed the most intuitive and most valuable payroll system.

In the fast-paced and competitive world of talent acquisition, recruitment portals play a pivotal role in connecting organisations with qualified candidates efficiently and effectively. This category recognises companies that have provided comprehensive and user-friendly recruitment portals that streamline the recruitment process and deliver exceptional results for their clients. Judges will be looking for providers who can demonstrate the effectiveness of their portal in attracting and matching qualified candidates, as well as their ability to customise their services to meet the needs of their clients. 

Points System:

• Gold: 4 points
• Silver: 2 points
• Bronze: 1 point

 
Tie-Breakers:

Most Gold: If total points are tied, the company with the highest number of Gold awards wins.

Most Silver: If Gold awards are also tied, the company with the highest number of Silver awards wins.

Highest Average Score: If a tie still persists, the company with the highest average