Inspire Group and NZ Customs Win Silver

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Inspire Group, leaders in innovative learning and development solutions, and NZ Customs have been awarded two coveted Brandon Hall Group™ Silver awards for excellence in the Best Custom Content and Best Compliance Training categories.

The 2024 Brandon Hall Group™ HCM Excellence Awards^® recognises best practices for initiatives in Learning and Development, Talent Management, Leadership Development, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Sales Performance, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and the Future of Work.

CASE STUDY: NZ Customs Security Awareness

The programme was developed to enhance the security awareness of customs officers by delivering a highly engaging and interactive learning experience. The program combined custom-designed content with scenario-based learning, ensuring that participants could apply their knowledge in real-world situations. By focusing on key security principles and compliance requirements, the training program not only met but exceeded the regulatory standards, resulting in a significant increase in security compliance and awareness among the workforce.

“Our team is incredibly proud to receive these prestigious awards,” said Ben Hogg, Marketing Manager at Inspire Group. “This recognition highlights our commitment to creating high-impact, custom content that addresses critical business needs. Working with NZ Customs to develop a training program that enhances security awareness has been a rewarding experience, and we're thrilled that our efforts have been acknowledged at such a high level.”

“Excellence Award recipients have consistently demonstrated their commitment to employee growth and well-being through innovative human capital strategies. These organisations have implemented HCM programs that drive outstanding business results and create a positive and empowering work environment. Our rigorous evaluation process has confirmed these programs as industry-leading in their effectiveness and impact on employee satisfaction,” said Brandon Hall Group Chief Operating Officer Rachel Cooke™, HCM Excellence Awards® program leader.

Entries were evaluated by a panel of veteran, independent senior industry experts, Brandon Hall Group analysts, and executives based on these criteria:

• Alignment to their business need and environment.
• Program design, functionality, and delivery.
• Adoption, integration, user experience, innovation, and creativity.
• Overall effectiveness, impact, and measurable benefits.

Excellence Award winners will continue to be honored at Brandon Hall Group’s HCM Excellence Conference, January 28-30, 2025, at the Hilton West Palm Beach, Florida. Select winners will also serve as presenters in breakout sessions, sharing their leading practices during the conference.

“Our award recipients demonstrate an unwavering commitment to excellence in human capital management,” said Brandon Hall Group™ Chief Executive Officer Mike Cooke. “This year, we’ve witnessed some of the most groundbreaking applications of HCM strategies in our organisation’s history. Many of these innovations leverage cutting-edge technologies and foster unprecedented levels of cross-functional collaboration, resulting in remarkable improvements in operational efficiency and employee engagement.”