Oracle Cloud HCM HR Heroes Awards

Congratulations to these organizations who have been keenly focused on employee well-being, inclusivity, improving workplace experiences, and helping their businesses succeed.

We want to thank our customers and partners for sharing their unique and innovative stories and we are proud to present to you the 2023 HR Heroes Awards winners!

Nominations for the 2024 Customer Awards are now closed. Stay tuned for the announcement of finalists and winners

HR Heroes Awards 2023

Congratulations to the 2023 HR Heroes Awards winners!


  • The Cultivate Award

    Winner: Bank of Hawai‘i

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    The Cultivate Award - For thoughtful focus and design of the employee experience

    The employee experience is constantly evolving and is unique to each individual. Organizations in this category have demonstrated a commitment to understanding the entire journey of an employee’s career from the moment they are hired, through career growth, to the many life-changing events that happen along the way. Organizations in this category are providing an employee experience that is supportive, intuitive, focused on overall wellbeing, and tailored to each person at every phase of their career and life.

  • The Engage Award

    Winner: Hearst Communications Inc

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    The Engage Award - For creating a workplace with equal opportunities and a sense of belonging

    Everyone deserves equal opportunity, pay, and a sense that they belong in the workplace. Organizations in this category have demonstrated that engaging people of different backgrounds and listening to their unique voices are core values and have created goals that are shared, discussed, and made visible to all. These HR teams are leading the way in achieving these goals by providing equal opportunities and attracting the best talent from a deep and diverse workforce.

  • The Innovate Award

    Winner: Wood

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    The Innovate Award - For demonstrating a new and remarkable vision for the future of work

    Looking out over the next 10 years, it’s clear that technology will play an ever-increasing role in the success of organizations and the daily experience of the workforce. Organizations in this category are using the latest technology in innovative ways to enhance performance and outpace the competition. Through creative application of cloud technologies, AI, machine learning, automation, or analytics, these organizations are leading the way toward a new world of work where technology makes it possible for people to accomplish more than ever before.

  • The Shift Award

    Winner: United Nations Development Programme

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    The Shift Award - For helping to accelerate a move to the modern HCM cloud

    Organizations in this category have realized the need to replace legacy technology to help improve the lives of their employees and strengthen their business. Being able to quickly pivot to a unified and complete HCM system, these organizations have been able to more rapidly realize benefits like reduced complexity, increased visibility, and easier collaboration.

2023 nominees

We're excited to highlight some of the 2023 HR Heroes Awards nominees.


Frequently asked questions

Who can enter?

The HR Heroes are for any organization that uses Oracle Fusion HCM Cloud in HR and has done extraordinary things in the workplace to make work more human. This includes driving exceptional focus on the employee experience and overall well-being.

Are the HR Heroes Awards global?

Yes, with very few exceptions. Review the program rules (PDF) for any current restrictions.

Is this a new version of the Rubies Awards?

Yes. HR has been at the frontlines of one the most challenging times in history for people and business and we wanted to create a new program to recognize that.

What are Oracle’s goals for the program?

We have two main goals. To celebrate our extraordinary customers and, to showcase the remarkable success stories of these customers on Oracle.com.

How will winners be recognized?

Finalists and winners are recognized on the Oracle HR Heroes Awards web page and are celebrated via various social communications activities. Winners are also presented with a trophy in recognition of their achievement. Depending on current conditions, the announcement of finalists and winners may take place during a virtual event or at a live, in-person event.

How many finalists will be announced in each category?

This year, for the HR Heroes Awards, we will not be announcing finalists, just winners.

Can I submit an entry on someone else’s behalf?

Yes. If you know of a person or organization that deserves recognition, please do. Be sure to include their contact details so we can reach out and see if they want to participate.

Can I enter more than one category?

Absolutely. However, each organization may only submit one nomination per category. If nominations are submitted by one organization for additional categories, each nomination must be materially different than any others submitted.

What makes a winning entry?

Our judges are looking to highlight some of the incredible stories emerging in recent years, where people in HR are putting employee experience, equal opportunities and overall employee well-being front and center. It helps considerably to include metrics and measurable results to demonstrate the extent of the impact HR has had on people and business.

Can I change my nomination after the nomination period ends?

Unfortunately, no. All information is final as of the nomination period end date, which is listed on the HR Heroes Awards home page.

HR Heroes Award winners share their success stories

Watch as our winners share their success stories and what winning the Oracle Cloud HCM HR Heroes Award means to them.

The Adapt Award

Given for creating a flexible and agile work environment.

Winner: Poste Italiane

The Engage Award

Given for creating a workplace with equal opportunities and a sense of belonging.

Winner: Fortive Corporation

The Innovate Award

Given for demonstrating a new and remarkable vision for the future of work.

Winner: Co-op

The Thrive Award

Given for putting employee health, safety, and well-being first.

Winner: Norwegian Refugee Council

The Cultivate Award

Given for thoughtful focus and design of the employee experience.

Winner: Hunt Consolidated, Inc.

The Game Changer Award

Given for HCM Service Delivery partner of the year.

Winner: Deloitte Consulting LLP

The Shift Award

Given for helping to accelerate a move to the modern HCM cloud

Winner: Nationwide Building Society

The Visionary Award

Given for HCM ISV partner of the year.

Winner: WorkForce Software

 

Congratulations to the 2022 finalists!

After receiving hundreds of nominations from around the world, we’re excited to announce this year’s finalists. Congratulations to these organizations who have been keenly focused on employee well-being, inclusivity, improving workplace experiences, and helping their businesses succeed.

Select a tab to view the finalists in each category.

 

The Adapt Award for creating a flexible and agile work environment

Learn more about the Adapt Award

Finalists

  • Abu Dhabi Customs
  • Bharti Airtel Limited
  • Holland America Group
  • JPMorgan Chase
  • Poste Italiane

The Cultivate Award for thoughtful focus and design of the employee experience

Learn more about the Cultivate Award

Finalists

  • AlixPartners
  • DNV
  • Hunt Consolidated, Inc.
  • Mortenson
  • SAIC

The Engage Award for creating a workplace with equal opportunities and a sense of belonging

Learn more about the Engage Award

Finalists

  • Bank OCBC NISP
  • Deutsche Bahn AG
  • Fortive Corporation
  • Grant Thornton
  • Ria Money Transfer

The Innovate Award for demonstrating a new and remarkable vision for the future of work

Learn more about the Innovate Award

Finalists

  • Co-op
  • Northwell Health
  • Synlait Milk Limited
  • UEM Edgenta Berhad
  • UPMC

The Shift Award for helping to accelerate a move to the modern HCM cloud

Learn more about the Shift Award

Finalists

  • Diebold Nixdorf
  • Deutsche Post DHL Group
  • Nationwide Building Society

The Thrive Award for putting employee health, safety, and well-being first

Learn more about the Thrive Award

Finalists

  • INTEGRIS Health
  • Norwegian Refugee Council

The Game Changer Award for HCM Service Delivery Partner of the Year

Learn more about the Game Changer

Finalists

  • Accenture
  • Deloitte Consulting LLP
  • PwC
  • Sierra-Cedar
  • Tata Consultancy Services