North-east human resources (HR) managers who have made a big, positive impact on their businesses have a chance to win a coveted gong in the cHeRries Awards 2018.
Entries are now being accepted for the prestitigious annual competition recognising excellence in the fields of HR, training and recruitment in the region.
Now entering its 11th year, the 2018 ceremony will be held on June 1 in Aberdeen, when the winners across 10 categories and the much-prized “top cherry” award will be unveiled.
One of the awards up for grabs is the accolade for excellent HR manager, which is open to those who in the past 12 months have “made a clear and measurable impact on the organisation”. This is likely to have been achieved through a programme of development, implementation and integration of policies and practices which support organisational objectives and have made a major impact on sustaining a positive culture.
The excellent HR manager award is sponsored by Aberdeen company activpayroll, which provides payroll, expatriate taxation and other services to in excess of 1,000 customers in more than 140 countries.
It was founded in 2001 by chief executive Alison Sellar, who has seen it grow from a small local firm to an award-winning international business.
Mrs Sellar said: “Working closely with HR professionals, we recognise the vital role they play within an organisation and are delighted to continue to support HR excellence in the north-east.
“This is the perfect opportunity for HR managers who go above and beyond for their team to be recognised for their outstanding efforts within your company.”
For 2017, the category was won by Ruth Cameron of Amec Foster Wheeler.
To enter the cHeRries, held in association with Robert Gordon University and sponsored by Mattioli Woods, visit the website, www.cherriesawards.co.uk, or contact Jacqui Gray on jagray@dctmedia.co.uk or 01382 575564.
The climax to the awards continues to attract an audience of more than 450 and is widely seen as the perfect platform for showcasing the best HR professionals and practices Scotland has to offer.