The shortlist:

• Capgemini – Frances Duffy
• Hermes Parcelnet – Paul McCormack
• Marks & Spencer – Tanith Dodge
• Paul UK – Esther O’Halloran
• Royal College of Nursing – David Cooper
• Tesco Retailing Services – Therese Procter

The shortlist:

• ATS Euromaster – Richard Byrne
• Networkers International – Lauren Sills
• Tesco Retailing Services – Lillian Pyburn
• University of Cumbria – Paul Boustead

And the winner is...

David Cooper from the Royal College of Nursing

And the winner is....

Lillian Pyburn from Tesco Retailing Services

The judges' comments: “This entry showed a sound repositioning of the HR function, with strong metrics. David Cooper achieved results in a challenging environment and gained external recognition.”

The judges' comments: "One of the youngest managers within the organisation, our winner has successfully redesigned the recruitment process. Measurable results have shown the positive impact this centralised project has had on the cost and the quality of new hires."

The shortlist:

• Hastings Direct
• Hutchison 3G UK
• IHG
• Olympic Delivery Authority
• Ramsay Health Care
• Tesco Retailing Services

And the winner is...

IHG

The shortlist:

• Essex County Fire & Rescue Service
• HCLIBS
• Lancashire County Council
• McDonald’s Restaurants
• Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust
• Tesco Retailing Services

And the winner is...

McDonald's Restaurants

The judges' comments: “This was a major programme across a substantial organisation – including take-up of HR services by franchises who had not done previously.”

The judges' comments: Our judges were particularly impressed by the adoption of an apprenticeship programme and the true business benefits this created. 

The shortlist:

• BUPA International
• Hays
• Premier Foods
• Randstad
• Standard Life
• Tesco

And the winner is...

BUPA International

The shortlist:

• Capgemini
• East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
• London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square
• Marks & Spencer
• Pennaf Housing Group
• Royal College of Nursing

And the winner is...

Royal College of Nursing

 The judges' comments: “Huge organisational challenges spurred BUPA International to create a programme to accelerate the development of the leaders, with some impressive initial results.”

The judges' comments: “A good reduction in absence and evidence of improvement in engagement in a challenging context.”

The shortlist:

• Amey
• Arts Council England
• Broadway Homelessness
• Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust
• Sedgefield Borough Homes
• The Co-operative

And the winner is...

The Co-operative

The shortlist

• Chelsea & Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
• Cisco
• City & Guilds
• E.ON
• IKEA
• Veolia Water Solutions and Technologies UK

And the winner is...

IKEA

The judges' comments: "The approach was well-structured, well-communicated, well-planned and well-executed as well as well-measured.”

 The judges' comments: “IKEA had a very focused objective of improving maternity return rates, which was addressed following a detailed investigation of causes through an innovative, comprehensive programme of measures that has proved to be extremely successful.”

The shortlist:

• Asda
• Azzurri Communications
• McDonald’s Restaurants
• Moneysupermarket.com
• Paul UK
• Tesco Retailing Services

And the winner is...

Azzurri Communications

The shortlist

• Barnardo’s
• Co-Operative Group
• Johnson Controls Automotive (UK) Ltd
• Olympic Delivery Authority

And the winner is...

Co-operative Group

The judges' comments: "It is fascinating and warming to see how much HR has contributed to a significant business challenge.”

The judges' comments: "This was a very strong plan of action that could be replicated by many other employers. It had a positive impact on the creation of jobs, on staff engagement, and it brought financial benefits to the business."

The shortlist:

• ATS Euromaster
• BAE Systems
• Boots Opticians
• Broadway Homelessness
• DHL Supply Chain
• Marks and Spencer

And the winner is...

DHL Supply Chain

The shortlist

• Aylesbury Vale District Council
• Birmingham City Council
• Broadway Homelessness
• LGSS
• Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust
• Vine HR

And the winner is....

Broadway Homelessness

The judges' comments: "The very specific engagement programme they put in place has enabled them to engage their people, deliver quality service outcomes, development for prisoner workers and business outcomes for DHL.”

The judges' comments: “Tackling pay and conditions is a major challenge which has been successfully achieved using a comprehensive programme while maintaining employee engagement.”

The shortlist:

• Broadway Homelessness
• Elior UK
• McDonald’s Restaurants
• Northern Rail
• Rentokil Initial
• SSP UK

And the winner is...

Rentokil Initial

The shortlist

• Bank of America
• BSkyB
• Capgemini
• Sue Ryder
• Unum
• Veolia Environmental Services (UK)

And the winner is...

Sue Ryder

The judges' comments: “A relevant and impactful learning experience, evidenced by hard data.”

The judges' comments: “A fantastic story, with such clear organisational and community links. Sue Ryder has delivered a simple programme that has made significant improvements to rehabilitate prisoners and diversify the volunteering workforce.”

The shortlist

• Amey
• KPMG
• Northern Rail
• SSP UK
• Tesco Retailing Services
• Words and Pictures (Education)

And the winner is...

Amey

The shortlist:

• Accenture
• Co-Operative Group
• Getty Images
• ITV
• KPMG
• Unilever

And the winner is...

Unilever

The shortlist:

• The Royal College of Nursing
• The Co-Operative Group
• East Sussex County Council
• Sue Ryder
• DHL Supply Chain
• Azzurri Communications
• IHG
• Broadway Homelessness
• Rentokil Initial
• McDonald’s Restaurants
• Amey
• Bupa International
• Unilever
• IKEA
• Lillian Pyburn from Tesco
• David Cooper from the Royal College of Nursing

And the winner is...

Winner of the Award for Workplace Diversity, the Co-operative Group

The judges' comments: "Our overall winner was selected for its broader purpose rather than simply good HR practice. It involved researching the problem, and creating well-targeted initiatives to address it."