20 Transformational Innovations Changing the Future of Work
Celebrating the 20 finalists from this year’s Innovation & Transformation awards. Trailblazers who are redefining workforce planning, customer experience, and operational excellence. From AI to culture change, these organisations are proving that bold thinking drives real-world results.
2023 Innovation & Transformation Awards: Busting myths around hybrid working at RSA
2023 Innovation & Transformation Awards: Busting myths around hybrid working at RSA
Bringing data together in one version of the truth to drive understanding, learning and improvement for hybrid working. Using the data to help shape their home, office and hybrid working strategy, to improve attraction and attrition.
2023 Innovation & Transformation Awards: Extending the reach and value of resource planning at Legal & General
2023 Innovation & Transformation Awards: Extending the reach and value of resource planning at Legal & General
Introducing a framework of understanding to use data to make better decisions. Launching Verint Workmanager to track and distribute work to support working practices for frontline employees. Transforming leaders, supporting long-standing processes and people to work in a different more future-minded way.
2023 Innovation & Transformation Awards: Work-life-balance in a blended work environment at Student Loans Company
2023 Innovation & Transformation Awards: Work-life-balance in a blended work environment at Student Loans Company
Redefining flexi-time at scale to provide flexibility for both the business and its people improving employee satisfaction and customer experience. Engaging with key operational stakeholders has been crucial to the success of this initiative, with over 1,000 colleagues now experiencing better work-life balance.
2023 Planning Awards: Introducing planning at the Department for Education
2023 Planning Awards: Introducing planning at the Department for Education
This team now manage and prepare for customer contacts, especially for peak, which now plays out more like a normal week. Resource intensive reporting has been eliminated, with one version of the truth well established. They are better equipped and prepared, with far less pressure on team members and improved engagement as a result.
2023 Planning Awards: Putting nurses at the heart of resource planning at Fresenius Kabi
2023 Planning Awards: Putting nurses at the heart of resource planning at Fresenius Kabi
The Day in the Life programme has helped nurses and planners understand each other’s challenges, so they work much closer together. A single resource model now works across all areas of this field operation. Improved engagement and better process have led to operational improvement, ensuring that all patients are visited in a timely manner.
2024 Data, Analytics & Insight Awards: Chantal Lowson at Macmillan Cancer Support
Chantal’s leadership journey at Macmillan Cancer Support showcases her transformative approach to management. Transitioning from a single Data Analyst Insights team to leading three specialist teams, she exemplifies embracing change, fostering trust, and leveraging technology for organisational improvement. Her strategy prioritises people, performance, and continuous learning, demonstrating the impact of multifunctional teams and data-driven decisions. Chantal’s story is a testament to the power of leadership in navigating challenges and driving substantial business improvements.
2024 Data, Analytics & Insight Awards: Steven Hunter at Hiscox
At Hiscox, Steven transformed corporate planning by adopting advanced methodologies and improving data management. His benchmarking efforts and use of the Minto Pyramid Principle for communication enhanced strategic operations in the UK. Steven’s initiative underscored the importance of innovation and foresight, driving Hiscox towards operational excellence and sustainable growth. This case highlights the significance of strategic planning and data-driven decision-making in the competitive business landscape.
2024 Data, Analytics & Insight Awards: The AA Forecasting Team
The AA’s forecasting team has been pivotal in optimising breakdown services through a predictive model linking weather data to breakdowns, improving resource allocation and response times. Their analysis has driven digital advancements, streamlining operations and enhancing customer interactions by filtering simpler queries online. They also evaluate economic and market trends for strategic planning. This work ensures The AA adapts efficiently to customer needs and maintains leadership in service excellence, highlighting the team’s essential role in operational and strategic decisions.
2024 Improvement & Quality Awards: Benenden Health Be Smart Programme
Benenden Health’s Be Smart programme revolutionises healthcare service delivery by fostering a culture of continuous improvement and member satisfaction. Shifting from centralised change management, it empowers individuals across the organisation through a network of champions, covering 75% of business functions. This initiative has yielded significant results, including £165K savings and a 441% increase in return-on-investment by 2023, demonstrating the effectiveness of embedding a culture of proactive change and engagement across all levels.
2024 Innovation & Transformation Awards: Business Evolution at OVO Energy
OVO Energy epitomised the intricate balance between innovation and transformation, underscored by the team’s dedication to strategic planning, technological advancement, and people-centric growth. The journey towards staying competitive requires strategic planning, agile processes, and a people-centric approach. This case study provides the essence of this journey, highlighting the challenges, strategies, and future vision of a dynamic team.
2024 Innovation & Transformation Awards: Driving global standardisation & the power of effective communication at indeed
The integration of the WFM team into operations was hailed as a game changer with tangible value, from strategic support to operational efficiency gains. The transformative power of consistent messaging, stakeholder support, and a clear plan for the future emerged as catalysts for success. By leveraging ‘playbook’ meetings to align resources with forecasted service levels, the team maintained stellar performance amidst challenges.
2024 Innovation & Transformation Awards: Driving Operational Excellence at TSB
The TSB Planning team have demonstrated the importance of collaboration, skill development, and innovative tools in driving operational excellence within organisations. By creating a culture of open communication, embracing upskilling initiatives, and leveraging data-driven insights, teams can enhance performance, drive innovation, and achieve sustainable growth. This transformation has seen the adoption of Power BI and the transition from using excel spreadsheets to the implementation of a real-time alert system.
2024 Innovation & Transformation Awards: Empowering Teams through Innovative Workforce Management at Motorway
The implementation of the workforce management tool exemplifies Motorway’s commitment to innovation and employee empowerment. Through effective communication, strategic planning, and a flexible approach to change, the team successfully navigated through challenges, ultimately enhancing operational efficiency and fostering a work environment conducive to growth and success.
2024 Innovation & Transformation Awards: Empowering Workforce Through Employee Flexibility at hgs
Creating flexibility and improving work-life-balance is at the heart of this case study. The Planning team have embraced technology to support the digital first strategy by utilising key features to provide greater flexibility for its people. Empowering people, allowing them to have more control over the working schedules and breaks has also meant removing unnecessary communication and manual tasks, to free the Planning team to add more value.
2024 Innovation & Transformation Awards: Enhancing Efficiency and Engagement across 169 Branches at Bank of Ireland
Bank of Ireland has embarked on a transformative journey aimed at enhancing efficiency, transparency, and employee engagement across its branch network. Through the implementation of new systems and working practices, the bank is not only streamlining operations but also fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
2024 Innovation & Transformation Awards: Enhancing Operational Efficiency at Leeds Bradford Airport
In a bid to bolster operational efficiency and foster employee engagement, Leeds Bradford Airport undertook a transformative journey built on core planning principles and operational effectiveness. Through candid discussions and strategic foresight, the team navigated challenges and harnessed opportunities, heralding a new era of organisational resilience and employee empowerment.
2024 Innovation & Transformation Awards: Firstflex: Collaborative Problem-Solving at Firstsource
Innovation isn’t just about groundbreaking ideas; it’s about promoting a culture where every voice is heard, and every challenge is met with collaborative solutions. Firstflex illustrates how it allows team members to engage in various projects based on their interests. Learn how Firstsource developed their own technology in pursuit of sustainability, underscoring the team’s commitment to fostering innovation from within.
2024 Innovation & Transformation Awards: Firstlink: Transforming Operations at Firstsource
This platform, a brainchild of collaborative efforts between the development team and operational stakeholders, has revolutionised the way business is conducted, ushering in a new era of efficiency, connectivity, and streamlined operations. The adoption of Firstlink has heralded a new dawn for the organisation, propelling it towards greater efficiency, connectivity, and operational excellence.
2024 Innovation & Transformation Awards: Inspiring Personal and Professional Development at eBay
Learn how eBay are nurturing personal and professional growth within the team, underlining the organisation’s commitment to continuous improvement and talent development. By prioritising personal and professional growth, eBay is poised to unlock the full potential of its workforce, driving sustained success and organisational resilience in the ever-evolving business landscape.