EditorSwansea firm scoops top accolade at HR in Wales Awards ceremony
Launched by Lesley Richards, independent HR consultant and former head of the CIPD in Wales, with support from industry experts, Louise Price (Hugh James), Mera Mann (Human Resourcing), and Paul Harris (Skylite Associates), the HR in Wales Awards celebrate the achievements of HR and people development professionals from across Wales.
Hosted by Traitors star and mental health advocate Andrew Jenkins, the lunchtime ceremony was held at the Marriot Hotel in Cardiff, acknowledging the importance of HR initiatives in navigating workplace challenges and creating strong teams.
Mrs Buckét took home the top accolade in the learning and development category for prioritising learning and development interventions to drive commercial impact and achieve impressive results. The judges commended the Mrs Buckét team for its long-term commitment to continued learning, recognising the organisations’ dedication to professional development in its growth strategy.
Commenting on Mrs Buckét’s win in the learning and development category, People and Operations Director, Kate Ablett said:
“I’m incredibly proud of the Mrs Buckét team’s unwavering efforts. Their determination, passion, and dedication have been the driving forces behind our commitment to continuous learning and our goal of changing the public’s perception of the cleaning profession.”
Lesley Richards said:
“Mrs Buckét is a great example of how people-first initiatives can positively impact workplaces and strengthen teams. The team’s passion for continuous learning and development was apparent and has reinforced the importance of investing in employee’s growth and success.”
This year’s winners were selected by a judging panel of leading HR professionals, including: Caroline Belasco (Executive Director of People – Beacon Cymru), Tracy Hibbert (Chief People Officer – Bangor University), Neil Lewis (Director of People and Organisational Design – Public Health Wales), James Ellis (Head of HR – Celsa Manufacturing), and the CIPD’s own Director of People and Transformation, Amanda Arrowsmith.
The HR in Wales Awards were sponsored by Human Resourcing, Skylite Associates, Hugh James, Lesley Richards Limited, the CIPD, JGHR Solutions Limited, Working Word, Monmouthshire Building Society, Welsh Government, ACT and ALS.
For more information on the HR in Wales Awards and winners, visit: www.hrinwales.co.uk
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