Entry Deadline: 1 March 2026 23:59
This award recognises organisations that provide a seamless, engaging, and supportive transition for candidates from the point of offer to full onboarding. It celebrates initiatives that enhance early engagement, set clear expectations, and foster a positive experience that encourages retention and long-term success. Entrants should demonstrate how their approach ensures candidates feel welcomed, valued, and prepared, and how structured support or creative strategies improve the overall onboarding journey. Judges will look for measurable outcomes, evidence of candidate satisfaction, and innovative practices that set the standard for excellence in early talent integration.
Submission Criteria
You may support your submission with the following;
- A maximum of 4 A4 pages of infographics.- i.e. graphs, charts, and tables.
- 4 images (in PDF format only).
- 2 Weblinks included in your submission write-up.
You should also address the key requirements stipulated in the scoring criteria specified for this award illustrated below.
- Clarity of Purpose - Is the goal clearly stated and relevant? - 100 words
- Execution & Collaboration - How was the initiative delivered? What specific steps were taken , and who was involved in making it happen? - 400 words
- Evidence of Impact - Are the outcomes measurable and meaningful? - 400 words
- Innovation or Value Added - What sets this apart? What new value is created? - 400 words
- Sustainability/Scalability - Can this be maintained or adapted more widely? - 400 words
- Presentation & Clarity - Is the submission clear, compelling and well-structured?
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