INSTITUTE OF HUMANRESOURCE MANAGEMENT (IHRM)

Transformed; Connected; Impactful

HR CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE AW RDS

IHRM is a State Agency established under the Human Resource Management Professionals

(HRMP) Act, No. 52 of 2012. Its mandate is to regulate the HR profession in Kenya, enhance competencies and capabilities while

supporting innovative and transformative HR practices and standards.

This is an introduction to the HR CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE AWARDS (2019) as implemented by the

Institute of Human Resources Management (IHRM). Human resources in Kenya play an important

role the development of industry and the economy at large.

The HR CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE AWARDS seek to identify individuals and institutions that have

made an invaluable contribution to the HR practice in the Country through time and now.

These have immensely contributed to setting standards, defining norms and practices and putting

HR at the right pedestal in their institutions

Each category for Award and Recognition has its own entry criteria. Interested presentations shall

be made by individuals and institutions based on the set template criteria.

There will be a gala night, towards end of the year, where the finalists and winners will be feted

Who we are:

Overview of Awards:

Transformed; Connected; Impactful

This award will go to the organization that provides the most compelling evidence that their

strategy for health and wellbeing in the workplace not only works, but that has also created a

clear and measurable return on investments made in this area.

This award recognizes the game-changing HR leaders of the future. It is open to any HR

practitioner below HR director level, the rising stars who have already made a big impact in

their organizations. Entrants can enter themselves or be entered by their superiors.

AWARD CATEGORIES

HEALTH AND WELL BEING AWARD

HR RISING STAR

Judges will look for:

An innovative wellbeing strategy that addresses an important business issue

A clear narrative that demonstrates why the strategy was implemented and how it is linked

to broader business strategy

Evidence of success: return on investment and how it has strengthened the organisation –

please use metrics, anecdotes, staff feedback and case studies. Judges will mark highly

entries that demonstrate how the strategy is linked to engagement and productivity levels

Judges will look for:

A clear narrative of what has been achieved and in what context – how much experience

does the candidate have? What sector do they work in? This will help the judges compare

entries

Evidence of the impact the candidate has had on the HR strategy of the organisation in

which they work, please include metrics, anecdotes and case studies

Testimonials from HR and other business leaders on how the candidate has added value to

the organization

Transformed; Connected; Impactful

Judges are looking for an organisation that has used technology to move HR forward.

It could be via the application of HR software and analytic systems, online recruitment or an

e-learning program.

PLEASE NOTE: Entries into this category must demonstrate clear understanding of the

organisation’s wider strategy. If you are a supplier entering on behalf of a client, we strongly

suggest you ask the client to enter themselves, and assist them with their entry if necessary

Entrants should give details of how their organization defines and spots talent, where

responsibility for managing talent sits, how they deliver appropriate development opportunities

and how they monitor and measure the success of implementation and outcome.

MOST INNOVATIVE DEPLOYMENT OF HR TECHNOLOGY

BEST TALENT MANAGEMENT STRATEGY

Judges will look for:

Judges will look for:

A clear narrative that demonstrates why technology was implemented and how it is linked

to broader business strategy

Genuine innovation considering the organisation’s context

Evidence of success: return on investment and how it has strengthened the organisation –

please use metrics, anecdotes and case studies

An innovative talent strategy that addresses an important business issue

A clear narrative that demonstrates how the strategy is having an impact on the organisation

Evidence of success: how it has strengthened the organisation, please use metrics,

anecdotes and case studies. Judges will look for return on investment and the impact the

strategy has made since implementation

Transformed; Connected; Impactful

HR practitioners/public will decide who has made the most effective contribution to

development of HR strategy during 2018/19 from a shortlist developed by industry experts.

This award is for someone with exceptional skills at putting people at the top of their agenda;

someone the world of HR should look up to as an example of excellence

Mobile: +254 727 792 001, Email: hrawards@ihrm.or.kewww.ihrm.or.ke/hr_awards/

HR DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR

Judges will look for:

This award is for someone with exceptional skills at putting people top of their agenda;

Someone the world of HR should look up to as an example of excellence

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