Last night, Thursday 15th October, VHR attended the 2026 Tiara Staffing and Talent Solutions Awards at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London.
A triple win for VHR
At the Tiara Staffing and Talent Solutions Awards, VHR were awarded 3 wins and 3 highly commended awards at the show.
What did we win?
The Back-Office Team of the Year
VHR were awarded the title of Back-Office Team of the Year, with judges’ comments:
‘VHR’s back-office team stood out for setting the benchmark in the category, combining innovation, scalability and operational rigour with impressive commercial results, compelling case studies and clear evidence of their contribution to the organisation’s growth, performance and long-term success.’
Comment from Paul Robinson, Chief Operating Officer at VHR – “This award recognises the exceptional work our back-office team delivers every day. Behind every successful placement, project and client partnership is a team that consistently drives operational excellence, compliance, innovation and efficiency. The judges’ recognition of their impact on VHR’s growth, performance and long-term success is thoroughly deserved, and I would like to thank every member of the team for their commitment and professionalism.”
The Candidate Experience Award
VHR were awarded with the Candidate Experience Award, with the judges commenting:
‘VHR stood out for creating an outstanding candidate experience across every stage of the journey, from skills development and practical assessments to international relocation and ongoing welfare support, delivering measurable improvements in candidate satisfaction, diversity, retention and long-term career outcomes while driving significant business growth.’
Comment from Danny Brooks MBE, Chief Executive Officer at VHR – “At VHR, we understand that a positive candidate experience is fundamental to long-term success for both individuals and businesses. This award reflects the dedication of our teams worldwide who go above and beyond to support candidates, helping them build fulfilling careers while delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients.”
The Grant Thornton UK Specialist Staffing Company of the Year Award
VHR was awarded the Grant Thornton UK Specialist Staffing Company of the Year Award, as it was noted that
‘VHR combined exceptional business growth with deep sector expertise, innovative talent creation programmes, and a steadfast commitment to raising standards and developing specialist talent in some of the world’s most skills-short industries.’
Comment from Danny Brook MBE, Chief Executive Officer at VHR – “We are honoured to receive the Grant Thornton UK Specialist Staffing Company of the Year Award. At VHR, we believe that success comes from investing in people, developing talent and raising standards across the industries we support. This award recognises the innovative talent creation programmes, specialist expertise and long-term partnerships that continue to drive growth for our business while helping our clients overcome critical skills shortages.”
Highly Commended
VHR were highly commended for:
The Client Service Award, with judges saying:
‘VHR delivered lasting workforce solutions through talent creation, training and deployment strategies that drove strong partnerships, exceptional service and sustained growth’
International Staffing Business of the Year Award:
For ‘our strong international growth, global talent development initiatives, and differentiated approach to building diverse international talent pools.’
The Leader of the Year Award 2026, Paul Robinson, COO at VHR, was praised for:
His ‘visionary leadership, championing innovation, global expansion, and talent development while empowering colleagues to play a central role in shaping the future success of the business.’
