People and work business of the year (national)

A business that has shown commitment to recruiting, training and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce, which has led to an improvement in business performance. This business will also demonstrate how diversity and inclusion is prioritised and plays a pivotal role in its culture.

To enter this category please provide the following information:

• An overview of your turnover, net profit and net reserves, over the last three years. Please note: we require an overview, and a projection where exact figures may not have yet been finalised or signed off. All financial information submitted is strictly confidential.
• A brief description of your business; the products or services it supplies, its customers and the markets it operates in.
• The business’s approach to recruitment, retention, training and development of a skilled and diverse workforce.
• How this approach has enhanced the business’s performance.
• Evidence of fairness, diversity and inclusion being at the heart of the business.
• How the business is championing this approach within the workplace, customer base, and local community.
• Testimonials are encouraged.

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Headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, NRG offers comprehensive recruitment solutions across the UK, supporting organisations of every size and at each stage of their journey – be it start-up, relocation, growth, or transformation. With expertise spanning a vast range of sectors, from Corporate Services—including Financial Services, HR, Business Support, and Customer Contact—to Tech & Digital, Sales & Marketing, Engineering, Manufacturing & Technical, and Executive Search, NRG exemplifies recruitment excellence. Their sister business, Greenbean RPO, further enhances their offering, providing bespoke project-based and volume resourcing alongside strategic talent advisory services to ensure holistic support for every business need, and at each stage of the candidate journey.