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EDITOR’S LETTER

Robert BlainEditor

Human [email protected]

As the custodian of Human Resources magazine, I am delighted to present to you the 2019 iteration of HR Vendors of the Year.

It is my pleasure to announce that this year’s award show will be back bigger and brighter than ever – a bringing together of Hong Kong’s premier human resources solution providers and recognition of their hard work and outstanding achievements.

If you have done something special in HR over the past 12 months, here’s is your opportunity to take a little time out and bask in the glow of what you have achieved.

Now into its fifth season, HR Vendors of the Year continues to laud the very best HR service providers across a comprehensive sweep of sectors, now with a grand total of 38 categories – to ensure that whatever niche your organisation or team has excelled in, or HR product you’ve unleashed, we have it covered.

There are several new categories, as well as tweaks to improve some existing categories. In acknowledgement of the increasing significance of AI and tech in the lives of HR professionals as they seek to gain an edge when securing talent, we’ve added the award, Best Employee Engagement Software.

Among the new and noted categories are Best Pension Provider, Best Executive Training Provider, and Best Screening Provider.

The adjudication of the awards is a comprehensive peer-review process. Judges are comprised of HR industry luminaries from across a wide cross-section of the business community to make frank and fair assessments of the candidates. So that anyone who walks away with a trophy knows their team thoroughly deserves it.

The team at Human Resources warmly welcomes you to a night of celebration at the awards ceremony on 22 November. Plus, it’s a Friday, so there’s an extra special chance for winners to kick their heels up and revel in their success.

2 | HR VENDORS OF THE YEAR 2019

To ensure a smooth entry submission, please go through this guideline before you proceed.

All entries, supporting documents and required items can be submitted online from05 July 2019.

The entry deadline is 23 August 2019, Friday, 6pm.

The winners will be featured in the print edition of Human Resources magazine.

Eligibility

• Entrants may be listed, privately held, government-owned or NGOs.

• The necessary initiatives/products/programmes must have been implemented and carried out for Hong Kong offices.

• All categories are open to HR solution providers based in North Asia, for example, Hong Kong, Macau, Greater China, Japan, Korea, etc.

• There is no limit to the number of entries each organisation may submit.

• When submitting multiple entries, you are strongly recommended to tailor them based on the requirements of each category.

• Please note that work submitted for last year’s VOTY awards cannot be resubmitted for this year’s event, unless with new elements added.

• All initiatives/products/programmes should have demonstrable results from the years of 2018-2019.

Key dates

Award categories

Consultancy1. Best Compensation & Benefits Consultancy2. Best Corporate Wellness Service Provider3. Best Employee Engagement Services Provider4. Best Leadership Development Consultant5. Best Executive Training Provider6. Best Mobility & Orientation Consultant7. Best Organisational Development Consultant8. Best HR Outsourcing Service Provider9. Best Payroll Outsourcing Partner10. Best Relocation Company11. Best Pension Provider12. Best Sales Training Provider13. Best Team Building Venue14. Best Contract Staffing Solution Agency15. Best Cross-Border Recruitment Agency16. Best Permanent Roles Recruitment Agency

Recruitment17. Best Recruitment Process Outsourcing Partner18. Best New Recruitment Solution Provider19. Best Recruitment Firm – Banking and Financial

Services20. Best Recruitment Firm – Candidate

Engagement21. Best Recruitment Firm – Engineering, Property &

Construction22. Best Recruitment Firm – Hospitality23. Best Recruitment Firm – Human Resources24. Best Recruitment Firm – Retail25. Best Recruitment Firm – Supply Chain,

Manufacturing & Logistics26. Best Recruitment Firm – Technology &

Telecommunications, Fintech Sector

HR Tech27. Best Screening Provider 28. Best Employee Engagement Software (NEW)29. Best HR Management System30. Best Payroll Software31. Best Performance Management System32. Best Psychometric Testing Provider33. Best Recruitment Site – Candidate Experience34. Best Recruitment Site – Innovation35. Best Talent Management Software

Overall (not available for entry)36. Best Consultancy of the Year37. Best Recruitment of the Year38. Best Technology Solution Provider of the Year

SUBMISSION OVERVIEW

Entry submissions ends: 23 August 2019, Friday, 6pm

Finalists announced: 27 September 2019

Awards ceremony and gala dinner: 22 November 2019


This is the information and documents required for the entry submission. Please get prepared in advance.

Any or all information (unless specified as confidential and for judging purposes only) may be used during or after the VOTY gala dinner, and on any related materials, including trophies, signage, certifications and write-ups in the Human Resources magazine.

*Compulsory fields

Start your registration • Select Category*

• Email Address (key in your email address to proceed with the online submission process. This will allow you to return anytime before the deadline to edit your submissions.)*

Contact Personal Info (for billing purposes): • Email*• First Name*• Surname*• Job Title*• Billing Company/Organisation*• Country*

Other Info• Company’s Name (in written forms, table signage, trophy etc.)*

Important Note: After the submission deadline, all details on the entry submission form, including company names, credits and so on, are FINAL and can NOT be changed and/or transferred to another party. Details will be presented accordingly on the prize announcements as well as on trophies and/or any other awards-related materials.

Submission (information/documents you need to provide about the entry):• Company name*

o As how you want it to be printed on the trophy if you won the award. o Please omit Ltd, Limited, Company or any other legally binding references for

standardization purposes.

• Industry of company

ONLINE ENTRY SUBMISSION

• Billing Address Line 1*• Billing Address line 2• Town/City• State• Work Telephone*• Extension• Mobile Phone*

Please upload:

• Entry submission documents*

o Please use the entry form template for submission. Marks will be deducted otherwise.o Please put all supporting video links, images, graphs, diagrams, etc, into the core

submission document and export them all into one single PDF file. o Please keep to the format of “Company Name”“Category

Number”“Name of category” when you name the file name (for example: HumanResourcesMagazine34BestRecruitmentSiteInnovation).

o It should NOT contain any non-alphanumeric characters (for example: spaces, underscores and characters such as !, #, @, [ ], (), $, %, &, etc, are not allowed).

o Format: pdfo Videos: YouTube link (choose “unlisted” under privacy setting)o Maximum file size: 10MB

• Company logo*

o Format: jpego Minimum file size:300 dpi or above


Application process:• Step 1: Read and choose the categories you would like to submit in.

• Step 2: Download the entry guidelines and judging procedure to read what is required of you in the entry form.

• Step 3: Download the entry form and start filling in your entries!

• Step 4: Submit the entry form here or contact Keiko Ko, sales director, at [email protected] |+852 2695 6628, or

Michael Tse, senior account manager at [email protected] | +852 2695 6627, or Stella Chung, account manager, at [email protected] | +852 2695 6625, or

• Step 5: Wait for the finalists to be announced in September, post judging!

Entry fee and payment method

Entry fee: HK$1,280 per entry (per category).

Payment methods: credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), cheque, bank transfer.

• Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express.

• For payments made by cheque and bank transfer, an invoice will be sent to you upon confirmation of your entry submission.

• Entry fees are non-refundable.

Contacts

For further enquiries, please contact Keiko KoSales Director +852 2695 6628 [email protected]

Michael TseSenior Account Manager+852 2695 [email protected]

ONLINE ENTRY SUBMISSION JPG requirements o All images must be a minimum of 300 dpi, RGB format. o For font and font size, please use Helvetica 40pt for headings, and Helvetica

30-35pt for the description paragraphs.

Please labelled the file as <<”Company Name” “Category Number” “Name of Category”>> in the subject box.

Stella ChungAccount manager+852 2695 [email protected]


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Before you proceed

• Confidential information intended for judging purposes only should be in red text or highlight in red.

• Judges have the right to deduct marks or disqualify entries if specified format and/or word limits are not followed.

• If you are entering more than one category, please tailor your entries based on the category guidelines.

• Please be reminded that any sensitive or confidential information from your clients’ side must be approved by the clients for judging.

Key criteria

• The judging of your entry will include four main criteria: performance, product, people and perspective.

• Each criterion will weigh differently depending on the category group you are entering.

• Overall word limit: 2000 words. Marks will be deducted if the word count exceeds the limit.

Performance % (word limit)

Product % (word limit)

People % (word limit)

Perspective % (word limit)

Consultancy 20% (400 words) 30% (600 words) 20% (400 words) 30% (600 words)

Recruitment 30% (600 words) 20% (400 words) 40% (800 words) 10% (200 words)

HR tech 30% (600 words) 40% (800 words) 20% (400 words) 10% (200 words)

JUDGING CRITERIA – ENTRY QUESTION DETAILS


Section 1: Performance

Tell us how well your company/solution(s) have performed in the eligible period (2018-2019). Consider the measurable metrics/statistics on the success of your business strategies/products in relation to the initial business objectives which is/are relevant to this particular category. Why did your clients choose to re-engage/engage you? How has this collaboration/partnership transformed your business front for both parties? You might want to include:

• Financial performance (for example, overall revenue growth, key growth percentage, project revenue, etc).

• Key client retention and growth.

• Client satisfaction scores.

• Length of relationship with the client(s).

• New and/or completed projects.

Section 2: Product

Elaborate more about your product(s)/service(s) and tell us how they stand out from others in the eligible period (2018-2019) – what makes this significant and unique? Explain how your products/services help to fill the gaps for your clients, and why they are important in the HR industry. You might want to include:

• Product(s) or service(s) launched or revamped.

• Challenges, strategies, execution and results.

• Market share and/or market approval data for the product(s)/service(s).

• Recognition and awards won.

• Innovations and discipline development.

JUDGING CRITERIA – ENTRY QUESTION DETAILSSection 3: People

Describe how you have succeeded in managing your key resource – people – and what makes this significant and unique? Tell us about your talent management strategies which led to such success. You might want to include:

• Staff retention rates.

• Key hires/promotions.

• Profiles of senior management and their accomplishments.

• How has your management team driven the overall business strategy?

• Staff training and development initiatives.

Section 4: Perspective

Tell us about the vision behind your business strategies and how your company is an industry leader. You might want to include:

• Your company’s contributions to the industry in the eligible period.

• Explain in greater detail about the impact of your contributions and collaborations on the HR industry/your target clients.

• How does your service/product align with your client’s business alignment?

• To what extent does your service/product help to build organisational capability?

• Industry contribution/thought-leadership/media coverage, what these mean for your product, company, clients and the HR industry.

Section 5: Appendix (if any)


CONSULTANCY1. Best Compensation & Benefits ConsultancyEmployees are in control of today’s talent market and it means that compensation, benefits and rewards strategies have been elevated to a much higher priority. Compensation and benefits consultants provide HR professionals with the data they need to build competitive packages that don’t break the business, and also advise on how to structure and communicate remuneration policies – a complicated task which only gets more difficult when rolled out across multiple markets and tax jurisdictions. The winners of this award are the companies that provide the best insights and advice to clients.

2. Best Corporate Wellness Service ProviderWith the rising cost of healthcare, many companies have found that prevention (keeping staff healthy) is cheaper than the cure (healing them when they’re sick). In some cases, the cost of company-sponsored nutrition, exercise and ergonomic office design reduces spend on doctors, hospitals and insurance (not to mention the cost of absenteeism and low productivity). The winners will be the companies who do the best job of keeping their clients’ workforces healthy which in turn adds value to the bottom line.

3. Best Employee Engagement Services ProviderTeams that work together with genuine team spirit are the teams which perform the best and deliver the most value to their companies. Sometimes team spirit sparks by itself, but most of the time it requires hard work and smart techniques. The winners of this category are the team building specialists that are consistently able to transform groups of employees into high-performing teams who work hard for each other, communicate effectively and achieve fantastic results.

4. Best Leadership Development ConsultantFrom functional leads to business unit heads, all the way to the C-Suite, leaders who come from within the company are much more likely to succeed than if they are recruited externally. Therefore, plan A is always to identify the organisation’s high potentials, keep them in the company and develop them into leaders. This doesn’t happen by itself and increasingly even the best managed companies turn to leadership development consultants for help. The winners of this category are the consultancies which best help their clients consistently develop the next generation of leaders.

5. Best Executive Training ProviderWith fluctuating market conditions, it is critical to equip ourselves with the right guidance to lead our employees in the right direction. This award recognises the cream of the crop. The best executive training providers are those that are well-equipped to continuously engage and inspire executives. They are able to create the optimal learning experience through effective training, allowing executives to integrate what they have learnt into their day-to-day workload to deliver on performance.

6. Best Mobility & Orientation ConsultantNavigating the logistical challenges involved in shipping containers full of household items is one thing, getting relocated staff settled in their new city and back to work with minimal business disruption is another. The best mobility and orientation consultants prepare the relocated manager for changes in the culture before the move – taking care of immigration administration, working out tax issues, providing advice on banking and other legal and statutory requirements and getting the expat executive into the office ASAP. The winners of this award best exemplify these traits.

7. Best Organisational Development ConsultantTo thrive in the ever-changing business world, companies are refining and retooling their talent pool on a regular basis to keep themselves relevant and competitive. The winners of this category need to provide key insights in advising companies on talent management, change management, business process redesign and customised training.

8. Best HR Outsourcing Service ProviderAn HR outsourcing service provider plays an important role in yielding the essential resource of allocating professional HR assistance without the client having to invest expenses into hiring a full in-house HR team. The best HR outsourcing service provider is one with the capability to supply a comprehensive and customisable service of HR professionals that fit the business needs of its clients seamlessly.

CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS


9. Best Payroll Outsourcing PartnerOne of the keys to advancing the HR function is the ability of HR professionals to free themselves of administrative HR tasks which enable them to focus on strategic HR management issues. Outsourcing payroll to a reliable third party is a godsend for many companies and the winner of this award is the company that best delivers bottom-line value for its clients as a result of taking on and improving payroll administration.

10. Best Relocation CompanyRelocating key staff across the world has become commonplace, but that doesn’t mean the physical transportation of personal effects has become any less complicated. Layered on top of the logistical challenges are the human factor ensuring the assignee and their families are able to adapt to their new environment. The winners of this award are the firms which are able to delight expat staff and reduce the administrative burden on the HR department of the client company.

11. Best Pension ProviderIn a few Asian markets, governments play a leading role in retirement planning, while in other markets pensions are largely managed by the private sector. Regardless of country-specific laws and government policy, financial services firms play an important role in retirement planning and in helping HR professionals add attractive corporate retirement and pension elements to their employees’ benefits packages. The winners of this category are the financial services firms which best help companies offer pension solutions to their staff.

12. Best Sales Training ProviderThere are sales people who have the gift of the gab and then there are true sales professionals who understand how to get their clients to open up, who appreciate the value of listening and really provide their clients with the products and services they need within set budgets. True sales professionals consistently exceed their targets and drive the revenue performance of their companies. The winners of this category are the companies that are in the business of transforming friendly and chatty sales people into high-performing sales professionals.

13. Best Team Building VenueDeciding where to hold the team building session is often just as important as deciding which training will take place. Sometimes the company conference room or office pantry area is fine, but in most cases team building is more effective when it takes place off site at a neutral venue. Winners consistently deliver the best team building venues which encourage communication, creativity and confidence within set budgets.

14. Best Contract Staffing Solution AgencyContract roles are gaining popularity among employers as more employees are looking for more flexible arrangements. The winners of this category need to demonstrate the ability to provide cost-effective and efficient contract hiring or solutions to help employers fulfil their talent needs.

15. Best Cross-Border Recruitment AgencyIn today’s globalised economy, more companies are planning to expand their businesses to markets outside of their home country, but cultural differences remain a major challenge. The winners of this category need to be equipped with an extensive global talent network and demonstrate the ability to execute cross-border hiring projects and close cultural gaps.

16. Best Permanent Roles Recruitment AgencyHiring loyal staff is the key to enhancing productivity and reducing hiring costs. The winners of this category demonstrate excellence in placing candidates who are prepared to stay long term in an organisation.

RECRUITMENT17. Best Recruitment Process Outsourcing PartnerHaving a reliable recruitment partner goes a long way in building a competent workforce for a company. The winners of this category have excellence in providing cost-effective hiring programmes while being able to provide quality candidates with high retention rates.



18. Best New Recruitment Solution ProviderIt isn’t just the big organisations that are able to make an impact in the recruitment business; industry newcomers which have proven that they are reputable and profitable can also be recognised. This award will go to the best all-rounder which has been in business for not more than five years, but has managed to deliver exemplary value and quantifiable results similar to those of the big providers.

19. Best Recruitment Firm – Banking and Financial ServicesBanking and finance is one of the pillar industries of Hong Kong, with a strong demand for talent. The winners of this category need to demonstrate a strong talent network and deep understanding of the talent challenges in the financial sector.

20. Best Recruitment Firm – Candidate EngagementKeeping candidates happy and satisfied is the key to becoming a trusted consultancy by candidates. The winners of this category are equipped with a reliable methodology in sourcing and maintaining active and passive job seekers. They are also excellent in connecting with candidates through digital, social media and referral means.

21. Best Recruitment Firm – Engineering, Property & ConstructionThe winners of this category have professional knowledge in the industry that can best serve the client’s needs, along with a strong reach.

22. Best Recruitment Firm – HospitalityThe success of the hospitality industry lies in having dedicated individuals who are proud to serve. The winners of this category are able to provide employers with a deep talent pool to choose from and show they have a good understanding of the talent needs of the sector.

23. Best Recruitment Firm – Human ResourcesThe HR department is no longer considered an administrative function – HR professionals are strategic partners of the business. The winners of this category are the best at providing efficient and high-quality recruitment services, demonstrating professional knowledge in the HR function to help clients recruit HR talent they need, while having a strong candidate network.

24. Best Recruitment Firm – RetailAs one of the biggest employers in Hong Kong, the talent demand for the retail sector is closely related to the economic outlook of the city. The winners of this category have the ability to source talent with efficiency, have a deep understanding of the talent demand of the local retail market and a strong candidate network.

25. Best Recruitment Firm – Supply Chain, Manufacturing & LogisticsAs a major port, logistics have long been one of the major contributors to Hong Kong’s economy. The winners of this category need to demonstrate they have a strong global network to reach out to potential candidates from around the world. They also have professional knowledge in the industry that can best serve clients’ needs.

26. Best Recruitment Firm – Technology & Telecommunications, Fintech SectorThe technology sector has been the most aggressive sector in recruiting for the past few years. The keen competition for talent in the sector is a well-known fact. The winners of this category are firms with a strong professional network in sourcing the right talent from around the world and have professional knowledge in identifying the right IT professional to match a client’s business needs.

HR TECH27. Best Screening ProviderThe growing number of false and fraudulent information in candidate applications has increased the need for the type of robust background checking only specialists can provide. In addition to leaving a company open to embarrassment and being fooled by false candidate credentials, it can allow fraudsters into the organisation where they can do untold damage. The winners of this category demonstrate excellence in protecting employers from unscrupulous candidates.

28. Best Employee Engagement Software (NEW) This award will go to the software company which has developed the platform that promotes the engagement of employees in the company.



29. Best HR Management SystemBest of breed payroll, applicant tracking systems, learning management systems and talent management software are often excellent, but many companies prefer the consistency and centralised control offered by all-encompassing end-to-end HR management systems which include all HR technology modules. The winners of this category are the software companies which have developed the HRMS which ticks all the boxes and adds the most value for their customers.

30. Best Payroll SoftwareBack in the good old days, employees received a cheque at the end of the month, and if they were lucky, a pay slip. How times have changed – salary, commission, bonus, flexible benefits, tax, leave, expenses, time and attendance, plus the need for self-service capabilities, cloud-based accessibility and multiple layers of security have all conspired to make a smart payroll package an essential item for all companies. The winners of this award are the companies which have developed the most intuitive and most valuable payroll system.

31. Best Performance Management SystemAn effective performance management system plays a critical role in evaluating the productivity and competence levels of employees. This award celebrates the best performance management systems with the most intricately thought-out programmes and activities utilising the latest technologies available in the market to come up with an all-encompassing performance management system for HR professionals and their organisations.

32. Best Psychometric Testing ProviderIn the current environment of data-driven HR decision-making, psychometric testing has migrated from the fringe to become an increasingly common part of the talent acquisition process. Psychometric testing is used by companies to ensure the short-list is free of people whose personalities do not gel with an employer’s culture and environment. The winners of this award are the companies that provide insights into a candidate’s personality and future behaviour on a consistent basis.

33. Best Recruitment Site – Candidate ExperienceActing as a platform for posting recruitment advertisements will no longer get the job done for recruitment websites. Besides providing a user-friendly interface, a recruitment website also plays the role of match-maker. The winners of this category must demonstrate their ability to find quality matches for job seekers and employers, and prowess in facilitating the recruitment process.

34. Best Recruitment Site – InnovationTechnology advances quickly, and the winners of this category need to show judges they have a new approach to match candidates with potential employers or groundbreaking technology/methodology in matching profiles of candidates with potential employers.

35 . Best Talent Management SoftwareTalent management is a relatively new concept and talent management software is even newer. And yet smart TMS applications are increasingly essential for companies which need an enterprise system to manage the life cycle of all their employees – from recruitment to performance management to learning and career development to retention and succession planning. The winners of this category are the software companies which have developed the talent management system that provides the most value.

OVERALL36. Best Consultancy of the Year (not available for entry)

37. Best Recruitment of the Year (not available for entry)

38. Best Technology Solution Provider of the Year (not available for entry)



Entry fees are non-refundable.

Entries will not be judged if payment is not received within five working days upon being invoiced.

Finalists who submitted videos may be contacted for a hi-res DVD version to be included at the awards ceremony. Entrants are responsible for all postage fees and videos will not be returned at the conclusion of the awards.

The judges’ decisions are final.

After the submission deadline, all details on the entry submission form, including company names, credits and so on, are FINAL and can NOT be changed and/or transferred to another party. Details will be presented accordingly on the prize announcements as well as on trophies and/or any other awards-related materials.

Any specific information or content intended for judging purposes ONLY must be clearly indicated in red text or highlighted in red and will not be used for publication, and will not be disseminated beyond the judging panel in any way.

The entrant agrees that Human Resources magazine or Lighthouse Independent Media will not accept responsibility for errors or omissions reproduced in the presentation of the HR Vendors of the Year Awards, or in Human Resources magazine, or for work lost or damaged under any circumstances.

The entrant agrees the HR Vendors of the Year awards team has the right to merge categories or dissolve any categories should it be deemed necessary. Should a category or categories be dissolved, entries in that category/categories will be notified.

The entrants grant Human Resources magazine permission to show material from the entries (that has not been highlighted as confidential) at the awards presentation, in the magazine and at any time as deemed appropriate.

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