Celebrating HR Wins of 2023 🎉

This week, we shine a spotlight on the resilience and victories of 6 HR pros and founders who turned tough times into opportunities.

In the midst of layoffs and uncertainties, 2023 proved to be a tough year for HR professionals. But instead of dwelling on the tough times, we decided to seek out some much-needed positivity.

This week in Hired, we look at the bright side of HR – the wins that kept professionals going strong in 2023. 

From the Human Resources Development Fund (Saudi Arabia) to British Council and Resume Worded, we'll explore success stories from top organizations that faced challenges head-on. 

What’s Inside this Newsletter? 👀

🌟 6 Top HR Wins of 2023

• Empowering Careers at HRDF

• Changing Perspectives with NLP

• Elevating the Status of Talent Acquisition

• Keeping the Ship Steady at Resume Worded

• Cultivating a People-First Strategy at PetMeTwice.com

• Championing Passion-Driven Hiring at Travel-Lingual

So, let’s get started.

🚀 Empowering Careers at HRDF (Saudi)

Fuelled by a passion for making a difference, Fuad Falattah, Career Consultant at Human Resources Development Fund, led initiatives that went beyond the ordinary. 

Through personalized guidance and strategic interventions, he transformed the employment landscape for 350 job seekers. Additionally, his commitment extended to equipping 8,000 graduates with specialized training, providing them with the skills needed to thrive in their chosen fields.

🔄 Changing Perspectives with NLP

In 2023, Rafeeq Ahmed Al Ansar Ali, Head of Talent Acquisition at Versatile Phoenix, did something remarkable. He used Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), a technique used to change people’s thoughts and behaviors for desirable outcomes, to help individuals and organizations grow. 

The result? Attrition rates took a nosedive, and the workforce thrived.

📈 Elevating the Status of Talent Acquisition 

David Kelly, Head of Resourcing (MENA and South Asia) at British Council, considered boosting revenue and increasing the overall perception by 30% as his most significant achievement of 2023.

David also spearheaded pivotal changes that elevated the standing of the Talent Acquisition (TA) team. Through strategic processes and impactful people-centric initiatives, their team has emerged stronger and better. 

🛳️ Keeping the Ship Steady at Resume Worded

Navigating the unpredictability of 2023, Kimberley Tyler-Smith exhibited exceptional leadership at Resume Worded. 

Her standout achievement was maintaining the cohesion of the entire team amidst the market's tumultuous ups and downs.

🌐 Cultivating a People-First Strategy at PetMeTwice.com

For Dr. Mollie Newton, founder at PetMeTwice.com, a noteworthy accomplishment centers around the implementation of the 'Employee Growth and Development Program’ in 2023.

This initiative shows a strategic move towards investing in the organization's most valuable asset – its people.

🌍 Championing Passion-Driven Hiring at Travel-Lingual

In 2023, James Smith, the brain behind Travel-Lingual, achieved something truly special. He didn't just hire people, he built a team with a shared mission. 

What made it great? James focused on bringing in top talent, not just based on skills, but because they shared a love for travel and languages.

Let these victories inspire and guide us as we look forward to a future filled with more achievements in the world of human resources. 🚀

Want to share your win of 2023? Tell us about it in the comments section below.