We are delighted to announce the Winners of the TLC Lions Being Human Awards 2023. The winners have been recognised because of their commitment to human leadership and driving forward a more human working world for all! We hope you join us in congratulating them to honour the extraordinary work they’ve done in humanising the workplace.
Sarah Henchoz is often referred to as ‘superwoman’ for her support of others. Sarah’s leadership as a Partner and Mental Health Champion encourages employees to be open about their mental health, encouraging all employees to be their authentic self. Sarah has particularly supported those from under-represented communities, driving awareness and empowerment to ensure everyone has a voice. Sarah has been described as a human changemaker who leads and inspires from the front.
Tahseen Syed was nominated by her company for the extraordinary work she has done in promoting DE&I and wellbeing initiatives and creating a culture of care in her workplace. Tahseen’s drive to create meaningful change, a more inclusive workplace and bring mental wellbeing to the forefront led her to establish the LMEself Network at the London Metal Exchange. Tahseen has been described as an inspirational human who tirelessly cares for those around her.
Gymshark’s submission was raw and authentic. One of their core values as a company is to Be Human – promoting accessibility and inclusivity throughout their work. Their values promote the importance of putting family first, being honest and genuine in their approach. When asked what does being human really mean? At Gymshark it means to be yourself, make mistakes, learn from them, grow, succeed and better yourself in both a personal and professional manner.
InnovateHer has strived to create a safe environment where everyone has a voice. They support their employees to be bold and be human – learning from any mistakes and being encouraged to speak up. InnovateHer lead by example, implementing policies for flexible working and putting their people first. They have dedicated time to listen, implement and drive forward a workplace where all employees can bring their true, authentic selves to work each and every day.
BeyondTrust has enabled a culture of trust by bringing people together to allow sharing of stories through candid conversation. They have understood the importance of utilising technology in effective onboarding, training and professional development. BeyondTrust have utilised their internal platforms to truly listen and create a sense of connection for employees globally. From a recent eNPS survey, BeyondTrust reported that more than 80% of the company feel that they can bring their whole selves to work!
Criteo believes that ‘People are at the heart of who we are’ and are committed to supporting employees to succeed in their role, whilst balancing family, personal life and wellbeing. Their internal HR strategies demonstrate the importance of embracing different personalities and talents within the workplace. Conducting regular listening campaigns to hear what matters most to their employees, the People Team works closely with leaders to ensure that employees feel included and engaged at work everyday.
Sally Cosgrove has been recognised by the TLC Lions team as going above and beyond in helping drive our TLC Lions mission to humanise the working world through storytelling. Through her work as Partner and Head of People for Assurance at PwC, Sally empowers the next generation to prioritise their wellbeing and feel part of an organisation that encourages everyone to have a voice. Paving the way for the leaders of tomorrow, Sally is a true humble leader who exudes genuine care for those in her teams.