Tayto Snacks are a well deserving People team of the year, showing a best-in-class approach to HR, strategically embedding people at the heart of the business. Over six years, the team evolved from operational to true business partner, reimagining the full employee lifecycle and delivering initiatives across engagement, DEI, learning and development, and psychological safety. Innovative programmes such as ILead, IManage, ITrain, and IThrive, alongside external validation and real-time engagement platforms, drove measurable impact, including +16% Great Place to Work score, 43% sales growth, and full DEI completion. The team’s strategic alignment, creativity, and commitment exemplify HR excellence at scale.
The judges recognise Boots People Team for demonstrating comprehensive impact across all HR functions and clear contribution to key organisational KPIs. Their initiatives delivered measurable results, including improvements in engagement and Great Place to Work metrics, reflecting a strong internal and external lens. The team’s dedication and hard work were evident throughout, driving meaningful change and embedding people-focused practices. While earlier involvement in initial discussions could have enhanced local relevance, the programme showcased the team’s commitment, strategic alignment, and ability to deliver impactful, business-focused HR initiatives, earning well-deserved recognition as Highly Commended.
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