This award celebrates teams that are leading the use of technology, analytics and AI to enhance future ways of working and the employee experience by improving people management, HR practices and the use of evidence-based insights. There will be evidence of integrating appropriate technology, AI, HR digital transformation and digital advancements into the organisation and people management practices, promoting a harmonious balance between human interactions and technology.

Entrants will have embraced advancements in technology to reimagine people management, drive the employee experience, and create a work environment where people can thrive in the digital age. Examples could be the use of cloud computing, HR analytics, talent acquisition, e-learning, automation of manual processes, use of AI, etc. that have delivered improved talent management, learning and development, reward, and/or other people management practices.

Leadership could also be demonstrated by being a strategic driver of digital transformation across the organisation, building a people-centred digital culture and developing digital capability.

Successful entries will demonstrate a positive organisational impact as a result of leveraging technology to deliver an increase in value-add activities, cost savings, flexibility and agile working, and/or improved retention, performance and productivity metrics. Insights into how your team’s leadership and strategies have contributed to maintaining a people-centric focus amid technological advancements could be shared.