Recognizing and celebrating excellence in HR initiatives and people management, the HR Club Gala Awards, one of the most notable occasions in the HR field, took place on April 4th, 2024, marking another valuable milestone. This year’s gala was particularly special, as it coincided with the HR Club’s anniversary, adding an extra layer of significance to the event. The anniversary underscored HR Club’s long-standing commitment to fostering professional development and innovation within the HR community, making this year’s awards not just a celebration of recent achievements but also a reflection on the progress made over the years. The gala brought together industry leaders, HR professionals, and innovators to honor outstanding contributions that have shaped the landscape of human resources in Romania.
About HR Club Gala Awards
HR Club, officially established 15 years ago, is a leading association for HR professionals in Romania. It aims to promote and support the best practices in human resources through various initiatives and events. With a membership of over 400 professionals from diverse sectors, HR Club provides a platform for learning, networking, and professional development.
The annual HR Club Gala Awards are renowned for being a high-profile celebration that recognizes and rewards excellence in human resources initiatives. This event has grown to become a cornerstone in the HR community in Romania, highlighting the innovative strategies and impactful work of HR professionals across various industries. The 2024 edition continued this tradition with a series of meticulously selected categories, each reflecting current trends and recognizing outstanding contributions in HR and people management. Among these categories were:
- Innovative Sourcing
- New Ways of Working
- Skilling, Reskilling, Upskilling and Flexible Development
- Catalyzing Business through Technology in HR
- Workplace Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Culture of Workplace Wellbeing
- Employee Experience
- Best People Initiative in Small Entrepreneurial Businesses
- Best HR & Business Team, partnering in Driving Company Success
- The HR Rising Star of the Year
Nestor’s Presence at the Gala
For the third consecutive year, Nestor proudly partnered with HR Club to sponsor the “Best HR and Business Team, Partnering in Driving Company Success” award. This category is particularly meaningful as it emphasizes the crucial collaboration between HR and business teams in fostering organizational growth and success. The award highlights those teams that have demonstrated exceptional partnership and have significantly contributed to their companies’ achievements through innovative HR practices.
Our decision to support this category stems from our deep conviction in the strategic importance of human resources departments within companies. We firmly believe that these departments, when working in tandem with business leaders, possess the capability to generate impactful outcomes and pave the way for organizational success.
What constitutes success in our view? It encompasses a spectrum of elements including innovation, competitiveness, adaptability, performance, efficiency, and productivity. We recognize that the talents and abilities harbored within our organization serve as our primary assets in realizing these objectives. By celebrating and honoring teams that embody these principles, we not only acknowledge their achievements but also inspire others within the industry to strive for excellence in their own collaborative endeavors.
The participants in the category sponsored by Nestor demonstrated exceptional creativity, strategic thinking, and impactful execution in their respective projects. Here are the outstanding teams and projects that were nominated:
- Nevenca Doca, Codruta Gaspor, Mioara Reyne with the project “People of BT Start” from Banca Transilvania.
- Estera Anghelescu, M.B.A., Karla Riskovics, Oana S., Marco Hößl, Iönut Budäu, Alina Juncu with the project “In Pantofi de CEO” from Kaufland Romania & Moldova.
- Irina Mandoiu and Catalina Marinescu Pisla with the project “People of Policolor” from Policolor-Orgachim Group.
- Diana Bocsaru and Marius Godoi with the project “Procurement Employee Experience”, powered by Youth Council from Renault Group.
- Felix Bogles, Mircea Joita, Cristina Schintee, Tudor Petecila, Florentina Lazarescu, Sorina Mindra, Luiza Albesteanu, Alexandra Tudose with the project “Agile Coaching” from Teleperformance.
- Georgeta Diaconu, Anca Avram, Miruna Ilie, Diana-Georgiana Tudor-Hanganu with the project “The Transformation Journey of an Intern” from Tenneco.
Each of these projects demonstrated a high level of innovation, strategic thinking, and dedication to improving HR practices and overall business performance. The diversity of the projects reflected the wide range of challenges and opportunities within the HR field, from leadership development and employee engagement to agile coaching and transformational journeys.
Teleperformance, Winner of Our Sponsored Category Award
The award for “Best HR and Business Team, Partnering in Driving Company Success” was ultimately won by Teleperformance for their outstanding project “Agile Coaching.” This initiative stood out for its innovative approach to HR practices and its significant impact on the company’s overall performance. The “Agile Coaching” project by Teleperformance exemplified the effective integration of agile methodologies into HR practices, fostering a more adaptive, efficient, and responsive organizational culture.
Now, let’s shine a spotlight on the other outstanding initiatives that have earned recognition at the 2024 HR Club Gala Awards. Congratulations to all the winners:
- Tenneco România – Best Initiative for ‘Innovative Sourcing’ for the project ‘Shift up your career project’
- OMV Petrom Group – Best Initiative for ‘Innovation to Enable New Ways of Working’ with the project ‘New values’
- Philip Morris International – Best Initiative for ‘Innovation to Enable New Ways of Working’ for the project ‘Drive Employee Engagement’
- Rompetrol (KMG International) – Best Initiative for ‘Skilling, Reskilling, Upskilling & Flexible Development’ for the project ‘Together we grow’
- Tenaris Silcotub SA Romania – Best Initiative for ‘Skilling, Reskilling, Upskilling & Flexible Development’ for the project ‘TenarisSilcotub Technical Program’
- Banca Transilvania – Best Initiative for ‘Catalyzing Business Through Technology in HR’ for the project ‘People of BT Start’
- Philip Morris International – Best Initiative for ‘Workplace Diversity, Equity & Inclusion’ for the project ‘Employee Resource Groups Fair’
- BCR – Best Initiative for ‘Embedding a Culture of Workplace Wellbeing’ for the project ‘MindfulParent’
- Zitec – Best Initiative for ‘Embedding a Culture of Workplace Wellbeing’ for the project ‘The Zitec Tribes’
- Renault Group România – Best Initiative for ‘Employee Experience’ for the project ‘Procurement Employee Experience’, powered by Youth Council
- Renault Group România – Best Initiative for ‘Employee Experience’ ‘Generation Z award’ for the project ‘Procurement Employee Experience’, powered by Youth Council
- UCMS by AROBS – Best People Initiative in Small Entrepreneurial Businesses for the project ‘Heart Beat’
- Estera Flavia Fodorean – People & Culture Specialist, mindit.io – Best HR & Business Team, Partnering in Driving Company Success
As we reflect on the successes celebrated at the HR Club Gala Awards, we are reminded of the vital role that HR professionals play in shaping the future of work. Their innovative solutions and unwavering dedication are what drive organizations forward, making events like this an essential part of the HR landscape. Nestor is proud to support and celebrate these achievements, and we are committed to continuing our partnership with HR Club to recognize and reward excellence in HR.
