After a receiving a record number of entries, the judges have been working hard to produce the 12 category shortlists. In some categories, teams have been highly commended, which shows the depth of quality on show. These teams really are ambassadors of the profession, leading the way with innovative HR projects. Over the next 12 weeks, we will showcase all the teams and their achievements in preparation for the big night on Thursday 24 November… when the winners will be revealed
Capgemini Employer Branding Award
Shortlisted teams:
- Getty Images
- Compass Group
- UBS
- Voca
Judges: John Smythe and Jerome Reback, founders, Engage for Change
Computers In Personnel Award for HR Collaboration
Shortlisted teams:
- AC Nielsen
- Co-operative Financial Services
- Ventura
- Williams Lea
Judge: Mark Childs, director, Total Reward Solutions and Outset UK
Department for Work and Pensions Age Positive at Work Award
Shortlisted teams:
- Bradford Metropolitan District Council
- Land Registry
- National Maritime Museum
- St Helens Council
Judge: Sam Mercer, director, Employers Forum on Age
Fujitsu and Baxter Neumann Award for Excellence in Outsourcing and Shared Services
Shortlisted teams:
- The AA
- BT
- Royal Bank of Scotland
- Vertex
Judge: Paul Pagliari, senior HR director, Immigration and Nationality Directorate
Graduate Prospects Award for Excellence in Graduate Recruitment
Shortlisted teams:
- Arup
- Cabinet Office
- Centrica
- Deloitte
Judge: Carl Gilleard, chief executive, Association of Graduate Recruiters
Hammonds HR Director of the Year Award
Shortlisted individuals:
- Mary Canavan, British Library
- Lesley Cotton, Holmes Place Health Clubs
- Sally Jacobson, London and Quadrant Housing Group
- Angela O’Connor, Crown Prosecution Service
Judge: William Gibbon, executive director of HR, Barclays Africa and Middle East
Hays Human Resources Award for Innovation in Recruitment and Retention
Shortlisted teams:
- Asda Stores
- Gamestation
- Hayley Conference Centres
- Matalan Retail
Judge: Simon Howard, chairman, Work Communications
Intellect Award for Innovation in Career Development
Shortlisted teams:
- Fujitsu Services
- HBOS General Insurance
- Ideal Standard
- National Probation Directorate
Judge: Ruth Spellman, chief executive, Investors in People
Northgate HR Award for Best HR Strategy in Line with Business
Shortlisted teams:
- Camelot Group
- Compass Group
- LeasePlan UK
- Reuters
Highly commended:
- Standard Chartered Bank
Judge: Kevin Green, people and organisational development director, Royal Mail Letters Operations
PMI Health Group Award for Managing Health at Work
Shortlisted teams:
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Grimsby Institute of Further & Higher Education
- Highlands & Islands Enterprise
- Somerset County Council
Highly commended:
- Siemens
- FirstAssist
Judge: Bashyr Aziz, senior lecturer, University of Wolverhampton School of Health
Snowdrop Systems Award for Excellence in HR through Technology
Shortlisted teams:
- Cabinet Office
- Maybourne Group
- Tryton Foods
- UBS
Highly commended:
- AstraZeneca
Judge: Margaret Smith, chief executive, CIO Connect
Xchanging Award for Excellence in Training
Shortlisted teams:
- BBC
- Broadway Homelessness and Support
- Crown Prosecution Service
- Tube Lines
Judge: Sarah Jones, chief executive, Ufi/Learndirect
