2024 Winners

The Winners

The Back-Office Team of the Year

Latitude IT showed an exceptional ability to drive efficiency, innovation, and measurable success across the organisation. The back-office team stands out for developing groundbreaking tools like the “Bible” dashboard and the Candidate Care Experience (CCX) platform. These innovations have significantly improved the recruitment process by providing real-time data insights and enhancing the candidate’s experience.

THE DE&I Award

HOBAN has truly embedded diversity, equity, and inclusion deeply into its culture and operations, making a tangible impact on both employees and clients. They proactively address barriers to employment and their efforts have yielded impressive results.

THE best use of technology AWARD

The judges were impressed with Cranfield Group for their cutting-edge approach to integrating AI and digital tools into recruitment, optimising both candidate experience and recruiter efficiency. By reducing repetitive tasks, recruiters can focus on meaningful candidate relationships, creating a supportive and tech-forward environment that has resulted in a high retention rate.

THE training & development AWARD

CMR showed outstanding commitment to employee growth, skill development, and industry innovation. At its core, CMR integrates training into its culture, from a comprehensive onboarding process to their 16-week RecruitReady program.

THE recruitonline client service AWARD

Curamoir Healthcare Recruitment was praised for their dedication to understanding client needs and delivering high-impact, tailored solutions. By using innovative recruitment strategies—including leveraging video tech, AI-driven candidate matching, and community partnerships—they have expanded their candidate reach and improved placement quality.

THE BULLHORN recruitment brand of the year

Through a well-rounded approach that combines robust training programs, cutting-edge technology, and a values-driven culture, HorizonOne has established itself as a trusted and forward-thinking brand in the recruitment industry. They not only attract top talent but also support emerging sectors, helping organisations develop their employer brands and access niche talent.

The workpro Candidate experience Award

Judges praised Tradewind Australia for their comprehensive, supportive approach to candidate engagement and development. By leveraging education professionals and specialised training resources, they empower their team with industry-specific expertise, whilst also fostering long-term candidate relationships.

THE best new recruitment company of the year

Rainy Day Recruitment were praised for their innovative approach to employee excellence, client-centric flexibility, and commitment to diversity. In just three years, they’ve achieved remarkable growth, which reflects their powerful blend of innovation, transparency, and social responsibility, setting a high standard for excellence in recruitment.

THE community impact award

Judges were impressed with Launch’s deep-rooted commitment to meaningful, sustainable community contributions through CSR, DEI, and ESG initiatives that go far beyond typical business practices. This approach to community engagement reflects their commitment to “changing lives for the better,” which has not only attracted like-minded clients and candidates but has also created a lasting positive legacy.

THE xeople growth recruitment company of the year

Curamoir Healthcare Recruitment showed impressive expansion and commitment to employee development, innovation, and social responsibility. Their innovative strategies greatly expanded their talent pool, enabling them to secure key contracts to deliver care in underserved regions.

The specialist recruitment company of the year (under 20 employees)

Sapture International has shown their dedication to specialisation, exceptional performance, and strong community ties in the ANZ market. Their commitment to client satisfaction is evident, demonstrating the trust and value clients place in their expertise. Sapture also stands out for their robust employee development program, investing heavily in bespoke L&D resources.

THE specialist recruitment company of the year (21+ employees)

NES Fircroft were praised for their commitment to excellence in employee support, diversity, and impactful service innovations. Their leadership development fosters continuous growth and career progression whilst their data-driven approach and expansive engineering database enable them to meet complex recruitment needs across continents.

THE people 2.0 best recruitment company to work for (under 20 employees)

HAYLO People showed strong commitment to employee support, wellbeing, and growth. They invest significantly in employee development with their annual employee survey showing 100% satisfaction with the training provided and flexibility in roles, a testament to their supportive and adaptive work culture.

THE Applyflow best recruitment company to work for (21+ employees)

With a dedicated approach to training and development, Cranfield Group provides industry-specific instruction through partnerships with experts, enabling employees to excel and drive company success. Flexible work arrangements, mental health resources, and wellness programs support their team’s personal and professional lives, enhancing satisfaction and retention.

THE rpo/msp/talent solutions company of the year

KellyOCG have demonstrated a remarkable blend of innovation, excellence in employee development, and community-focused values. Their innovative Innovation Lab and Digital Roadmap have transformed talent acquisition by integrating AI-driven, client-specific solutions which streamlines talent sourcing and enhances client management.

THE targetrecruit recruitment leader of the year

Samantha has pioneered initiatives that have driven outstanding growth, innovation, and positive social impact within the recruitment industry, particularly in healthcare. Under Sam’s leadership, CMR has achieved top industry rankings, and her vision extends beyond profit to impactful community contributions, including partnerships with healthcare charities and advocacy for diversity and inclusion.

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