2025 Winners - The TIARA Talent Acquisition Awards

The 2025 Winners

THE eightfold DE&I AWARD

Judges’ Comment: Judges praised DXC for its groundbreaking Dandelion Program, which successfully integrated neurodiverse individuals into ICT roles, achieving an above 90% retention rate and significantly improving productivity.

THE Allegis Global Solutions candidate experience AWARD

Judges’ Comment: Judges praised hipages for their innovative and candidate-centric hiring process, which included initiatives like the Hiring Manager Bootcamp and ‘Day in the Life’ flyers. These efforts led to a 100% positive feedback rate from candidates and significantly improved gender diversity.

THE Recruitment Marketing Campaign of the Year

Judges’ Comment:Judges praised Coles for its groundbreaking recruitment marketing campaign for their new Customer Fulfilment Centres. The campaign’s innovative use of multi-lingual adverts, interactive gaming ads, and a custom-built dashboard significantly enhanced candidate engagement.

THE EARLY CAREERS AWARD

Judges’ Comment: Judges praised NAB for its innovative StarCamp program, which successfully integrated hands-on workshops, real stakeholder projects, and AWS Cloud Certification to develop tech talent. The program achieved a 90% retention rate of interns into permanent roles, significantly enhancing NAB’s early career talent pipeline and diversity goals.

THE EXCELLENCE IN ONBOARDING AWARD

Judges’ Comment: Judges praised HSBC for its innovative onboarding process that seamlessly integrates digital tools and human-centred strategies, significantly improving new joiner satisfaction and reducing administrative workload. The tailored support for diverse hires and commitment to sustainability further enhanced employee engagement and retention.

THE BEST USE OF TECHNOLOGY AWARD

Judges’ Comment: Judges praised Abano for its strategic integration of AI-driven tools which significantly enhanced recruitment efficiency and candidate engagement. The innovative approach resulted in an increase in dentist hires within six months and a reduction in time-to-hire, showcasing a transformative impact on talent acquisition.

THE TA Team Excellence award (<2k Employees)

Judges’ Comment: Judges praised Latitude for its exceptional transformation of the talent acquisition process, which included innovative initiatives like the Latitude Careers channel and streamlined onboarding procedures. These efforts led to a reduced time-to-hire, and significantly improved employee engagement and retention.

THE TA Team Excellence award (2k+ Employees)

Judges’ Comment: Judges praised Abano for its bold transformation strategy and innovative recruitment methodologies, which led to a significant increase in hiring performance and a reduction in time-to-hire. The strategic integration of AI-driven tools like SmartRecruiters and Sapia AI significantly enhanced efficiency, candidate engagement, and overall business growth.

THE Civitas Talnt EMPLOYER BRAND AWARD

Judges’ Comment: Judges praised Coles for their innovative employer branding strategy, which utilised data-driven insights and employee-generated content to engage both passive and active job seekers. The approach significantly reduced time-to-hire, increased applicant quality, and enhanced team member advocacy.