Jayachandran

Vice President – People & Values – Human Resources

Acsia Technologies (P) Ltd

Participating in the CII National HR Excellence Award has been a transformative journey for us at Acsia Technologies. The structured assessment framework offers not only an opportunity to benchmark against industry best practices but also acts as a mirror—helping us reflect deeply on our strategy, processes, and impact. The Award process inspired us to elevate our people practices, integrate them with business strategy, and instill a culture of continuous improvement.

The comprehensive feedback report has been immensely valuable—offering practical insights and revealing areas of strength as well as opportunities for growth. Recognition from CII has significantly enhanced our employer brand, reinforcing our credibility with both talent and customers.

Above all, the Award journey fosters a shared purpose among leadership and HR teams, enabling organizations to mature and stay future-ready. I wholeheartedly recommend this initiative to any organization committed to excellence.

Subir Verma

Executive Director and CHRO

RP - Sanjiv Goenka Group (Power Business)

CII National HR Excellence Award is a game-changer. The structured assessment process provides a powerful framework, drives HR transformation, boosts engagement and aligns people strategy with business goals.

Benchmarking against industry best practices not only highlights areas of strength but also uncovers gaps, helping organizations adopt globally recognized HR strategies

Recognition from CII enhances an organization’s credibility and strengthens its employer brand, positioning it as a preferred workplace for top talent and amplifies company's and HR professional's branding. I strongly encourage organizations to participate; not just for the recognition but fosters cross-industry learning and to build a future-ready, people first and innovative organization.

Pankaj Sureka

CHRO - Vedanta Aluminium, Jharsuguda

The CII National HR Excellence Award has been a transformative journey for Vedanta Aluminium. It has catalysed our efforts in enhancing employee engagement, fostering a culture of innovation and business excellence.

Benchmarking against industry best practices through CII’s structured assessment process has provided us invaluable insights, enabling us to align our HR strategies with global standards. The comprehensive feedback report has served as a strategic tool, helping us identify areas of improvement and accelerate our journey towards becoming an employer of choice.

The credibility that comes with recognition from CII significantly enhances our employer branding, showcasing our commitment to excellence and attracting top talent. We encourage organizations to participate in this esteemed award program to elevate their people practices and unlock the true potential of their workforce.

Mr. Jasbir Singh

Cluster HR Head, Renukoot and North Cluster, Hindalco Industries Limited.

Participating in the CII Award for HR Excellence 2024–25 has been an enriching journey for our organization. The structured assessment process helped us benchmark our HR practices against industry standards, leading to valuable improvements in employee engagement, workplace culture, and overall business impact.

At our Unit, the immense support from leadership and the strong camaraderie shown by our HR and Renukoot teams during the site assessment were instrumental in showcasing our strengths. This collaboration highlighted our collective commitment to excellence.

Recognition from CII has significantly enhanced our employer branding and credibility, positioning us as a progressive and people-centric organization. The detailed evaluation & feedback report offered actionable insights that helped us enhance our ongoing HR strategy and initiatives.

We are proud to have participated and strongly recommend the CII process to organizations seeking to drive impactful change and align with best-in-class HR practices.

Munish Vasudeva

Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer, Hindustan Zinc Limited

The CII HR Excellence Award has been a transformative journey for Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL), significantly enhancing our People practices and business impact. The structured assessment process which uses OPEL model, enabled us to benchmark against industry best practices, aligning our initiatives like leadership development and diversity enhancement programs with global standards.

Progressing from ‘Significant Contribution in HR Excellence’ to ‘Prize for Leadership in HR Excellence’ has elevated HZL’s employer branding. We could reimagine ourselves as a strategic partner, leveraging data-driven insights, cutting-edge technology, and employee focused initiatives to enhance productivity and Engagement.

The detailed feedback report provided actionable insights, helping us refine our strategies, leveraging technology in HR, focussing on workplace safety and inclusion, while driving continuous improvement. Participating in this prestigious award has not only validated our efforts but also inspired us to set new benchmarks in HR excellence, contributing to sustainable growth and stakeholder trust.

HZL proudly endorses this initiative, encouraging organizations to embrace this opportunity for growth and recognition.

Santosh Rai

Head Human Resources, Larsen & Toubro Precision Engineering and Systems

Participating in the 15th CII National HR Excellence Award has been highly enriching learning experience for us at L&T Precision Engineering and Systems. The report writing and the five-day assessment by CII Certified HREM Assessors provided valuable perspectives and a clear view on maturity of our HR processes, highlighting areas for improvement and direction for taking it to the next level. The feedback report offered actionable insights and recommendations, shaping our HR initiatives and further aligning people practices with business goals. Benchmarking ourselves against industry best practices allowed us to uncover hidden opportunities for innovation, agility, and continuous improvement. The CII HREM Assessment journey has fostered a culture of excellence, continuous learning, and innovation within our HR team. The Award has been a catalyst for driving sustainable interventions creating deep business impact through forward-thinking HR practices and constantly enhancing our employer brand . The said recognition from CII reaffirms our commitment of creating the best HR practices and processes. We are proud to be associated with this prestigious initiative and look forward in continuing our journey towards HR excellence with CII.