HR NZ AWARDS
In May, New Zealand’s leading HR professionals gathered to celebrate industry success at the NZ HR Awards ceremony. Human Resources magazine reviews this glamorous and prestigious night.
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inalists, sponsors, fellow HR professionals and their guests enjoyed a special night as people celebrated in person, and joined via live stream, for the first time. Postponed from March, due to the COVID lockdown in Auckland, attendees commented on how exciting it was to be able to network face to face once again.
in-person contact. The role these HR professionals and teams played was vital to the survival of many New Zealand organisations, and these awards reflect that. Nick McKissack, HRNZ Chief Executive, summarised the special feeling on the night, saying, “HR professionals throughout New Zealand really rose to the occasion in 2020 as workplaces experienced massive disruptions arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. It has been great to take some time to celebrate the truly amazing achievements of the HR community at our annual Awards Ceremony. Our heartfelt congratulations [go] to all the finalists and winners.”
The awards were split into two categories: individual and organisational. The Individual Awards recognise the contributions of leading HR professionals across New Zealand. Our congratulations go to all the deserving winners and finalists. The Organisational Awards recognise the contributions of HR teams and organisations across New Zealand. The COVID-19 pandemic saw HR teams pushed to the frontline of response, having to adapt systems and processes with limited or no 6
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Sake Hitman, Country Manager, LHH
Sake Hitman, LHH New Zealand Country Manager and Principal Partner of the Awards, extended congratulations to the winners and finalists. “We often forget that the work our HR professionals do directly impacts individuals and members of our community,” said Sake. “It’s an honour and a pleasure to join with HRNZ in recognising the positive impact of and excellence in HR initiatives that demonstrate innovation and responsibility. On behalf of LHH, I’d like to, once again, congratulate all of our award winners.” In association with Principal Partner LHH, HRNZ announced the following winners of the prestigious NZ HR Awards for 2021.
