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Working Women Awards
Business Excellence AwardsWomen-Led HR Consultancy of the Year
Celebrating the HR consultancy led by women that sets the standard
About this category
Women-Led HR Consultancy of the Year celebrates an HR consultancy led by women that helps employers build fair, effective and great places to work. Judges look for a business that has grown, delivered outstanding results for its clients and built a team and culture others admire, with women leading the way at the top.
Eligibility
- Open to businesses majority owned or led by women (a woman founder, CEO, managing director or managing partner)
- The business must be an HR consultancy serving clients or customers
- Any size of business, trading for at least one year
Judging criteria
- Growth: revenue, clients and market position over the last one to three years
- Client results: outcomes delivered and satisfaction
- Leadership and culture: how the business is led and how its team is developed
- Standing: expertise, accreditations and reputation in its field
Qualitative criteria
- Visionary, confident leadership
- Strong values and integrity
- Commitment to clients and quality
- Champions opportunity for other women
Metrics
- Client results in retention, engagement or compliance
- Client growth and retention
- Programmes and policies delivered
- Team growth and women in leadership roles
Additional criteria
- Must have been trading for at least 12 months
- Financial information is treated in confidence
- Client testimonials strengthen an entry
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