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This year's shortlist spotlights solution providers across 31 categories, including two new ones — Best HR Compliance Partner and Best HR Transformation Partner.
The HR Vendors of the Year (HR VOTY) Awards 2026 – Singapore finalists have been unveiled, and HRO is looking forward to honouring the providers, platforms, and partners that are helping organisations solve today’s HR challenges and prepare for what’s next.
Now in its 21st edition, HR VOTY Singapore continues to recognise excellence across the HR solutions landscape — from the technology and services powering day-to-day operations to the partners driving innovation, transformation, and better employee experiences.
This year also marks the introduction of two new categories:
- Best HR Compliance Partner
- Best HR Transformation Partner
With 31 categories in total, this year’s finalists represent excellence across the HR technology and solutions landscape — from recruitment and talent management to learning & development, employee wellbeing, HR technology and beyond.
The finalists will come together to celebrate their achievements and vie for gold, silver, at gala dinner on 23 October 2026, at Sofitel City Centre.
The 2026 judging panel brings together an esteemed line-up of senior HR leaders from a diverse range of organisations and industries. Drawing on their extensive experience and expertise, the panel provides a rigorous and well-rounded perspective in evaluating the HR solutions and partners making an impact in the industry.
Speaking with HRO, several jury members reflected on the quality of this year’s submissions, the judging process and the key trends shaping the HR industry.
Anshul Joshi, Plant HR Lead, MSD Singapore, highlighted the increasingly sophisticated standard of entries, sharing: "The calibre of entries this year was particularly impressive, reflecting the growing sophistication of HR strategies and solutions across the industry. Many submissions stood out for their strategic vision, execution excellence, and tangible outcomes.
"I was impressed by the thoughtfulness, quality, and maturity evident across many of the submissions. The strongest entries combined strategic innovation with clear evidence of results, making for an exceptionally competitive judging process."
That maturity was also a key takeaway for Lesli Seow, People Director, Watsons Singapore, who observed: "What stood out to me this year was the maturity of the submissions. Many went beyond presenting an idea and demonstrated how it was translated into practical solutions that addressed real business or people needs."
To him, the strongest entries blended thoughtful execution with clear evidence of impact, showing not only innovation, but also the ability to create meaningful outcomes.
James Loo, Managing Director, Group Head of HR Shared Services & HR Information Systems, DBS Bank, meanwhile, pointed to the growing influence of AI, noting: "It is heartening to see that several vendors are embedding the use of AI in their products and solutions. These HR vendors are keeping pace in this era of AI transformation, improving their products and services to bring greater value to their clients. This, in turn, uplifts the HR industry to be more AI-savvy!"
Beyond technology and innovation, Roselin Lee, Vice President of Human Resources, Shiseido Asia Pacific, highlighted the importance of tangible business outcomes: "This year’s submissions set a high benchmark for the industry. It was encouraging to see vendors not only delivering innovative HR solutions but also demonstrating business impact, helping organisations build more agile and future-ready workforces."
Yvonne Chan, Head, People & Culture, Jardine Engineering Singapore, added another dimension to this, saying: "This year’s entries demonstrated how HR solutions are becoming more purposeful, technology-enabled and grounded in real business needs.
"The strongest submissions combined clear implementation and measurable impact with a human-centred approach, recognising the people whose expertise and effort bring every system to life."
George Khang, Head of HR / Admin, Guthrie Engineering, summed up the strength of this year’s field, congratulating all entrants and sharing: "This year's HR vendor entries set a new benchmark, showcasing exceptional creativity in technology and software experiences, alongside measurable ROI that addresses today's workforce challenges. The calibre of innovation and strategic foresight across the board is truly commendable."
>VIEW THE FULL PANEL OF JUDGES<
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