Shortlist

• 1

  

  Sponsored By:

  
  1. Jordan Noble,, Joseph Robertson (Aberdeen) Limited
  2. 'Kola Akintayo,, Oceaneering International Services Ltd
  3. Winner Tracey Riley, , Carnoustie Golf Links
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  Excellent HR Manager

  This award will be presented to an Excellent HR Manager who, in the past 12 months, has made a clear and measurable impact on the organisation as part of the HR Team or as the sole HR professional.

  Nominees should be able to evidence impact by providing measurable and quantifiable results. This is likely to have been achieved through a programme of development, implementation and integration of policies and practices which clearly support organisational objectives and which have made a significant impact on the organisation’s success.

  Judges will be looking for evidence of:

  • The individual’s contribution to the leadership & development of the HR team or the workforce as a whole
  • Impact on organisational objectives and organisational culture
  • Commercial awareness

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  • Jordan Noble,
  • 'Kola Akintayo,
  • Winner Tracey Riley,

• 2

  

  Sponsored By:

  
  1. Absoft Ltd
  2. Winner Bilfinger Salamis UK
  3. Highly Commended Sodexo
  4. TAQA Bratani Ltd
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  Exceptional Wellbeing in the Workplace

  This award will be presented to an individual or team who have developed, implemented and sustained a wellbeing strategy within their workplace over the last 12 months. The strategy should be supported by Leadership and engage all employees.

  Nominees should be able to demonstrate a clear and genuine commitment to wellbeing in the workplace, and how this aligns to their core values, company culture or key objectives.

  Judges will be looking for evidence of:

  • Visible leaders who put wellbeing at the heart of their workplace and lead by example
  • How a psychologically safe and supportive environment has promoted a positive wellbeing culture
  • How the strategy has been developed, implemented and communicated throughout the organisation and evaluation of their outcomes
  • What resources were used whether internal or external

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  • Absoft Ltd
  • Winner Bilfinger Salamis UK
  • Sodexo
  • TAQA Bratani Ltd

• 3

  

  Sponsored By:

  
  1. Dundee and Angus College
  2. Highly Commended Entier Ltd
  3. Winner MHA Henderson Loggie
  4. Xodus
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  Exemplary Employer of Choice

  This award will be presented to an organisation which clearly demonstrates that people are genuinely at the heart of the business and that the business strategy is inclusive, is true to the values and culture of the business and has the commitment of the whole organisation.

  Nominees should be able to demonstrate how a strong employee focussed culture within the organisation has helped employees feel valued and what effect that has had on outcomes.

  Judges will be looking for evidence of:

  • Excellent staff communication and engagement practices
  • Personal and professional development opportunities offered to staff to further their growth within the organisation
  • Creative initiatives proven to enhance employee engagement, retention and staff recognition

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  • Dundee and Angus College
  • Entier Ltd
  • Winner MHA Henderson Loggie
  • Xodus

• 4

  

  Sponsored By:

  
  1. Winner Catriona Milne, , Wood
  2. Fiona MacDonald, , Worley
  3. Nicola Tocher, , First Tech Group
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  Fantastic HR Advisor

  This award will be presented to an HR Advisor who, in the past 12 months has gained respect from their client base by ensuring high visibility and face to face contact while proactively delivering a high standard of HR service and solutions.

  Nominees should be able to demonstrate that they have undertaken duties or initiatives beyond expectations. They should be recognised as contributing to the success of the team and the organisation whilst being eager to commit to their continuing professional development and provide evidence of how this supports their ability to understand their business and apply and adapt best practice to suit the needs of their clients.

  Judges will be looking for evidence of:

  • Their individual impact within the organisation
  • Their individual HR service and solutions
  • Measurement of their performance and achievements in the last twelve months
  • Learning from CPD activities undertaken in the preceding year
  • Relationship management

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  • Winner Catriona Milne,
  • Fiona MacDonald,
  • Nicola Tocher,

• 5

  

  Sponsored By:

  
  1. April Lindie, , Oceaneering International Services Ltd
  2. Highly Commended Joann Almeida, , Dundee University Students' Association (DUSA)
  3. Winner Jordan Noble, , Joseph Robertson (Aberdeen) Limited
  4. Julie Edmonstone, , CNOOC International
  5. Lauren Wade, , Worley
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  Rising Star Award

  This award will be presented to an individual who is in the early stages of their HR career, an up and coming talent within the field who demonstrates an outstanding attitude to their work.

  Nominees should be able to demonstrate a genuine commitment to developing a career within Human Resource Management, and who understands the contribution that HR professionals bring to an organisation.

  Judges will be looking for evidence of;

  • That the individual goes above and beyond expectations
  • That there have been clear achievements attributable to this individual in the last twelve months.
  • That they bring a fresh dynamic to the team and the organisation
  • An understanding of the organisation’s aims, goals, objectives, values and culture and their contribution
  • Clear career and personal development goals

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  • April Lindie,
  • Joann Almeida,
  • Winner Jordan Noble,
  • Julie Edmonstone,
  • Lauren Wade,

• 6

  

  Sponsored By:

  
  1. Winner Caledonia Housing Association
  2. Global Energy Group
  3. MHA Henderson Loggie
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  Terrific Team of the Year

  This award will be presented to a team, either an established HR team or a team which has been formed to complete a specific HR project.

  Nominees should be able to demonstrate how the team have excelled and how this has been recognised across the organisation.

  Judges will be looking for evidence of:

  • The team successfully partnering with the wider organisation to achieve functional or cross functional success
  • Innovation and collaboration
  • How the team has impacted on the overall success of the company
  • Sustainable teamwork and continuous improvement plans

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  • Winner Caledonia Housing Association
  • Global Energy Group
  • MHA Henderson Loggie

• 7

  

  Sponsored By:

  
  1. Winner CNOOC International
  2. Dundee City Council
  3. Peterson
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  Tremendous Learning and Development

  This award will be presented to either an individual or team who in the last 12 months have demonstrated a strong commitment to designing and delivering innovative and cohesive learning and development programmes for their organisations. This may be for a one-off project or for transformational sustainable learning and development within the organisation.

  Nominees should be able to demonstrate that there was measurable improvement between the business’ training and development and the performance of organisation, teams and/or individuals.

  Judges will be looking for evidence of:

  • Innovative learning and development progress or implementation of learning from best practice with evidence of costs and value for money/ return on investment.
  • A strong relationship between the outcomes of such programmes and the organisation’s strategic aims and objectives
  • A direct link to and from Performance Management processes.
  • How the programme(s) will be undertaken going forward or otherwise be sustainable

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  • Winner CNOOC International
  • Dundee City Council
  • Peterson

• 8

  

  Sponsored By:

  
  1. Winner Roger Hunt, AGS Airports Ltd
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  The Top cHeRry

  The Top Cherry Award for Outstanding Contribution is the most prestigious cHeRry award to be won. The award is presented to an individual who has been nominated by peers within the industry.

  It may recognise an HR professional reaching the end of their career who has made an impact beyond the organisations in which they were employed, but it may also be someone who is at the pinnacle of their career making an impact on the future of HR, Education, Development of the future workforce or influencing policies and practices beyond their organisation. They should be a recognised leader in their field

  A specially selected panel judge this category together with testimonials and other business ranking information.

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  • Winner Roger Hunt