There are 14 categories within the Talent Management Program listed below. You can download the entry form for each category in this program by selecting the link(s). Entry forms are also available within the application. This program is now closed for judging and will re-open in January 2016. Don't forget to register for the announcements webinar being broadcasted on September 10, 2015 at 1:00pm ET.


Following the announcement:

  • The primary contact listed in the application will be emailed with information pertaining to their entries.
  • Winners Receive:
  • Recognition at Brandon Hall Group’s 2016 HCM Excellence Conference, January 27-29, 2016 at the PGA Resort and Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
  • Winners will be invited to speak in panel sessions.
  • Discounted Excellence Conference pass rates.
  • One (1) plaque per winning entry. You may order additional plaques if you desire for an additional fee.
  • A digital logo that you may use in any way you wish.
  • A Brandon Hall Group issued press release announcing the winners.
  • Live online announcement event and inclusion in promotional mailings.
  • Recognition on Brandon Hall Group’s web site.
  • Recognition on Brandon Hall Group’s social communities - Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
  • Entries may be included in Brandon Hall Group’s blogs.
  • Feedback and scoring on your entry at the request of the organization.
  • Entries may be included in Brandon Hall Group’s publications when appropriate and with approval.
  • Opportunities to be highlighted in industry webinars.
  • For solution providers that have submitted with client organizations – published case study entries with approval and opportunities for webinar sponsorship to share best practices.
  • Participating Organizations Receive:
  • A certificate of participation in PDF format that you may use in any way you wish.
  • Feedback and scoring on your entry at the request of the organization.
  • Annual networking virtual forums designed only for award participants.
  • Discounted Excellence Conference pass rates.

1. BEST ADVANCE IN CREATING A TALENT STRATEGY
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2. BEST ADVANCE IN TALENT MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY
IMPLEMENTATIONS

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3. BEST ADVANCE IN PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
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4. BEST ADVANCE IN SUCCESSION AND CAREER MANAGEMENT
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5. BEST ADVANCE IN HIGH POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
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6. BEST ADVANCE IN ASSESSMENT UTILIZATION TO GUIDE
TALENT DECISIONS

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7. BEST ADVANCE IN COMPETENCY MANAGEMENT
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8. BEST ADVANCE IN ESTABLISHING GOVERNANCE TO GUIDE
TALENT DECISIONS

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9. BEST ADVANCE IN BIG DATA TO INFORM AND PREDICT TALENT STRATEGY
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10. BEST ADVANCE IN EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
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11. BEST ADVANCE IN MEASURING THE IMPACT OF A TALENT STRATEGY
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12. BEST TEAM DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
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13. BEST ADVANCE IN EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION PROGRAM
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14. BEST UNIQUE OR INNOVATIVE TALENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
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Winners of the 2015 HCM Excellence Awards will be honored at our HCM Excellence Conference 2016 to be held January 27-29, 2016
at the PGA National Resort and Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.