Sheffield Hallam University ñ THES Employer of the Year

Sheffield Hallam University was this week named as Employer of the Year in the first Times Higher Educational Supplement awards.

The University was recognised for the ìfar-reaching impact and boldness of visionî of its Leadership Development Programme at the first ever THES awards, which was judged by leading figures in education, industry, government and the voluntary sector.

The award was presented at a ceremony at the Dorchester, attended by representatives from Universities from all over the country. These are the first awards of this kind within higher education and more that 1000 entries were received across the categories.

Judges including representatives of the Joint Negotiating Committee for Higher Education Staff, ACAS and the University and Colleges Employersí Association, were impressed by the Leadership Development Programme which has developed 150 people in leadership roles across the University.

Diana Green, Vice Chancellor of Sheffield Hallam University says, ìWe are delighted that our progressive HR policies have been recognised nationally for their effectiveness. All of our staff are our most important asset and we will continue work hard to ensure that Sheffield Hallam is recognized as a high quality employer.

ìThe idea behind this programme was to empower individuals in leadership roles throughout the institution. We are responding to change in the external environment with our corporate plan and this has brought changes in our structure, our priorities and how we work. Iím proud of how the University has shaped the plan and responded to the challenges that come with it and itís great that part of this response has won national recognition.î

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