Celebrating Excellence from the HR Leadership & Management Awards

Overall Excellence in HR

Winner: BaxterStorey Ireland 

Judges’ Citation: 

"Our panel was truly impressed by the well-rounded approach that BaxterStorey Ireland adopted in its HR strategies and policies. By placing its people at the core of its activity and taking action to ensure that staff thrived in the workplace, BaxterStorey set an exemplary standard. A very worthy winner leading by example in all aspects of the HR sector."

About the Submission: 

BaxterStorey Ireland, an Independent Hospitality Provider, delivers amazing, people-focused service across Ireland. Guided by their ambition to achieve the most inclusive culture in hospitality, BaxterStorey has introduced industry-leading, game-changing benefits and further solidified their reputation for supporting their exceptional teams.

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Most Effective Rewards & Benefits Strategy

Winner: BaxterStorey Ireland 

Judges’ Citation: 

"This entrant stood out among its competitors by pushing the boundaries of traditional corporate benefits, offering policies like grandparent leave, enhanced adoptive and surrogacy leave, fertility leave, and crisis support. These innovations demonstrate BaxterStorey’s commitment to meeting modern employee needs while prioritizing well-being and inclusion."

About the Submission: 

BaxterStorey’s bold approach to rebranding and employee welfare is driven by their vision to remain at the forefront of inclusivity and innovation. By providing unique benefits that enrich employees’ lives, they are setting benchmarks for what HR-driven progress should look like.

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Best Private Sector HR Initiative

Winner: BaxterStorey Ireland 

Judges’ Citation: 

"This initiative empowers chefs to upskill and advance their careers without the need to leave their roles for traditional schooling. Our panel recognized this as a testament to BaxterStorey’s dedication to both talent development and career progression. The outcomes and enthusiastic participant feedback highlight the initiative’s profound impact."

About the Submission: 

BaxterStorey’s Chef Academy is a pioneering, accredited program that builds a pathway for chefs to grow professionally within the industry. From Commis Chef to Executive Level, the initiative showcases BaxterStorey’s commitment to nurturing talent while delivering excellence in service.

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Be Inspired by These Remarkable Achievements

These awards serve as powerful reminders of the impact HR professionals can make in shaping workplace culture and employee satisfaction. BaxterStorey Ireland’s accomplishments highlight how groundbreaking strategies and people-focused initiatives not only deliver results but reimagine what’s possible in HR. 

Take inspiration from their success; view the full list of winners or find out more about next year’s awards opportunities. 

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