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WINNERS THAT LIGHTEN HR’S LOAD In the 16th edition of the HR Vendors of the Year research, solution providers were ranked based on a two-tier selection process, including robust assessments by senior HR experts in Asia. The past year has been one of many
A ROBUST ASSESSMENT PROCESS
ups and downs for HR, having to adjust
Keeping in mind the range of categories
the jury brought a wealth of experience to
to varying government measures and
we finalised this year, we continued to
the process, and come from organisations
restrictions, all while ensuring the best
keep our vendor judging process truly
that stand among the most respected
welfare and provisions for the workforce.
robust and effective.
employers in Asia.
Luckily, HR has been able to
The HR Vendors of the Year 2021
The industry practitioners making up
After the rounds of judging, scores
continuously rely on capable partners
awards were based on a two-tier
obtained from the judges led us to
across the board to help lighten the load
selection process. For the first step,
identifying gold, silver, and bronze
on its shoulders.
Human Resources Online conducted an
winners across a majority of the
online survey to gather a list of category
categories, along with a list of finalists.
front runners.
This year, a total of 140 finalists (76 unique
Be it through working with HR to tackle its employees’ wellness needs; helping to continue a smooth recruitment
Each of these contenders then
ones) were shortlisted for the awards.
process; or helping take management
provided us with a submission form,
training virtual, these solution providers
detailing their prowess in terms of the
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have proven to be of the utmost support
4Ps – performance, product, people,
Through the pages of this magazine,
to HR.
and perspective.
Thus, we are proud to bring back the
For the next step, an esteemed jury
Human Resources Online celebrates the best of service providers for HR
HR Vendors of the Year research in its 16th
of 18 senior regional heads of HR judged
professionals. The most esteemed
edition, where these vendors were ranked
and scored the finalists’ profiles, based
HR vendors across a plethora of HR
based on a two-tier selection process,
on a holistic judging criteria. These
services and solutions have been
including robust assessments by senior
criteria included key facts, milestones,
featured. We have hugely coveted
HR experts in Asia.
achievements, challenges, and solutions,
awards, with gold, silver, and bronze
to help the judges score each entry based
trophies to be taken home in each of
on facts and figures.
the categories.
The HR Vendors of the Year represents a long-running annual vendors’ rankings report that recognises and celebrates the very best HR vendors in Asia. In line with the times identified above, we ensured that our judging
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16.
Best Leadership Development Consultancy
Best Attendance Automation System
17.
Best Mid-Management Recruitment Firm
18.
Best New Recruitment Firm
19.
Best Recruitment Portal
20.
Best Payroll Software
21.
Best Payroll Outsourcing Partner
22.
Best Team Building Provider
23.
Best Recruitment Process Outsourcing Partner
criteria remained stringent so the listings
1.
Best AI Recruitment Tool
truly represented the best in the human
2.
Best Applicant Tracking Software
resources landscape.
3. 4.
Best Corporate Healthcare Provider
NEW CATEGORIES
5.
Best Corporate Wellness Provider
This year, we are proud to announce 29
6.
Best Digital Learning Provider
7.
Best Employee Engagement Consultancy
award categories, carefully designed to identify the vendors that have truly delivered excellence in growing their business and serving the HR community. What’s special about this year is the introduction of new categories such as Best AI Recruitment Tool, Best Applicant Tracking Software, Best Response to
8.
Best Employee Engagement Software
9.
Best Employee Insurance Provider
10.
Best Executive Search Firm
24.
Best Psychometric Testing Provider
11.
Best Employer of Record Service Provider
25.
Best Response to COVID-19
26.
Best Management Training Provider
27.
Best Sales Training Provider
12.
Best HR Management System (Enterprise)
HR Management Systems – for enterprises
13.
Best HR Management System (SMB)
(those with 1,000 employees and above),
14.
Best HR Outsourcing Partner
28.
Best Serviced Apartments Corporate Stay Provider
and SMBs (fewer than 1,000 employees).
15.
Best Innovation for HR
29.
Best Staffing Firm
COVID-19, and split categories for the best
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