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2025 HR.com Awards honor multiple companies and individuals across various categories, showcasing best practices that are shaping the future of HR.
Oakland, California – HR.com, the largest network of human resources (HR) executives, proudly announces the winners of the 2025 HR.com Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in HR and leadership. The honorees were celebrated during a special ceremony on March 12th at HRWest 2025 in Oakland, California.
This year’s award recipients represent exceptional HR and leadership programs, individuals, and organizations that have made a significant impact in a rapidly evolving work environment. From navigating shifting labor laws to leveraging AI and emerging technologies, these winners have demonstrated innovation, excellence, and a commitment to advancing the HR profession.
The 2025 HR.com Corporate Category Award Winners
Most Impactful Human Experience Initiative: CommonSpirit Health
Best Total Rewards and Recognition Program: The CCS Companies
Best DEIB Initiative: Duravant
Best Learning and Development Program: Worley
Best Overall Recruiting Strategy: Cardinal Health
Best Leadership Development Program: iQor
Best Employee Wellbeing Program: Nightingale College
Best Technology Innovation Implementation: Insperity
Best Coaching and Mentorship Program: iQor
Best Total Rewards and Compensation Strategy: BMC Software Inc
Future Workforce Innovation: Cornerstone
The 2025 HR.com HR Professional Award Winners
HR Strategist of the Year: Rehanne Allen, Epiq
Emerging HR Leader of the Year (under age 40): Nurdes Gomez, eMed
HR Leader of the Year: Mark Monaghan, iQor
View Complete List of Award Winners
“In a time of transformation, these HR leaders and teams have set the standard for excellence,” said HR.com CEO Debbie McGrath. “Their dedication to fostering strong workplaces, developing talent, and driving business success is truly inspiring. Congratulations to all nominees and winners for their amazing work!”
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Industry experts will provide strategies to help HR shape leverage and improve workforce communication and collaboration to build more connected, engaged workforces.
Jacksons Point, Ontario, Canada – HR.com is proud to announce the appointment of top industry experts to the advisory board for the upcoming “State of Employee Communication and Collaboration 2025” research study and virtual event. This initiative aims to equip HR professionals with data-driven insights and best practices to enhance internal communication, collaboration, and overall talent management strategies.
With organizations facing evolving workplace dynamics, effective employee communication and collaboration are more critical than ever. The newly appointed advisory board, composed of leading HR and business communication experts, will provide strategic guidance to ensure the research and event deliver actionable solutions for HR professionals striving to improve workplace engagement and performance.
The research findings from this initiative will be published in a comprehensive report offering detailed insights and recommendations from the HR Research Institute. Additionally, a condensed two-page infographic will provide a quick reference for key points. The next upcoming virtual event will include a day of informative sessions from a variety of subject matter experts in this area.
HR.com's State of Employee Communication and Collaboration 2025 Virtual Event
July 16, 2025
[REGISTER for FREE]
The newly appointed State of Employee Communication and Collaboration 2025 Advisory Board includes the following industry thought leaders: