Recruitment Initiative of the Year
This award aims to recognise a company or organisation that strives to improve recruitment activities. Judges will want to see how the initiative improved recruitment, and how its success was measured. It does not have to be a new initiative, but the outcomes should be specific to the 12 months prior to June 2024.
Flannery Plant Hire
Skills bootcamp in plant operations
Flannery's Skills Bootcamp in Plant Operations has revolutionised workforce training, equipping over 1,100 operators with industry-critical skills. Notably, it contributed 172 operators to the HS2 project, showcasing its effectiveness. Our Bootcamp removes geographic and socio-economic barriers, fostering equal opportunities for diverse candidates, including those from underserved backgrounds. With streamlined enrolments and cutting-edge training, we ensure a steady supply of skilled operators ready for UK infrastructure projects. Testimonials highlight transformative career advancements, while guaranteed job interviews and ongoing mentoring underscore our commitment to sustainable workforce development and Social Value. Flannery is setting new industry heights in recruitment and training excellence.
LABC
People development programme
The lasting impact on our local authority membership is profound. We've transformed the public service workforce and significantly raised national public safety standards. Together with our members, we’ve channelled our passion and commitment to public service through finding and placing the right talent within local authorities, individuals with the right public service ethos and ethics, skills, knowledge and experience to make the right public safety decisions. That said, our vision extends beyond accolades – it's about attracting and developing individuals who will in turn create a safe, sustainable, and inclusive environment for us all.
On The Tools
Skills shortage campaign
On The Tools' skills shortage campaign has revolutionised recruitment in the UK construction industry. Through innovative leadership, comprehensive resources, and strategic media outreach, we have significantly improved recruitment processes and outcomes. Our focus on diversity, inclusion, and actionable insights has set a new standard for recruitment initiatives. The overwhelmingly positive feedback and tangible results make us deserving of the 'Recruitment Initiative of the Year' award.
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (Southern Electric Power Distribution Operations)
Workforce optimisation programme
This website, and embedded videos (which we have also shared on social media) is supporting content we'd like to draw your attention to when considering our application: https://careers.sse.com/arborist-roles. We hope you'll consider how we've recognised the need to boost our numbers of arborists, but also how we've focused on ensuring this career option is one that offers future scope for development and upskilling. By doing so, we're future-proofing to a large extent our supply of essential skills that are crucial for the business' smooth operation. Finally, of merit we feel is how we're enhancing colleagues' skills at the same time.
Wernick Group
Recruitment and retention campaign
Throughout 2024, the Wernick Group has significantly transformed their recruitment process to ensure they find the right candidates for the right roles, retaining them throughout their careers. Wernick believe in building lasting relationships with candidates, respecting their goals and aspirations, and creating an excellent first impression. To support this vision, Wernick has established a new recruitment department. This team is equipped with a state-of-the-art Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to streamline and enhance hiring processes across national operations. The goal is to ensure that each candidate’s journey with The Wernick Group is positive, professional, and aligned with their career ambitions.