Brandon Hall Group’s Institute™ latest collection features an exceptional collection of 43 case studies showcasing measurable results, 10 advanced practitioner tools and 4 strategic frameworks, each designed to turn insight into competitive advantage. This week’s research arsenal delivers the evidence-based intelligence HR and L&D leaders need to close the year strong and build momentum for 2026.
BREAKTHROUGH RESEARCH: Three Game-Changing Assets That Will Transform Your Strategic Planning
🏆 Celebrating Excellence: Discover the Organizations Setting New Standards in HCM Innovation
Blog: Brandon Hall Group™ Announces Winners of the 2025 Excellence in Action Awards
Brandon Hall Group™ proudly recognizes the organizations demonstrating exceptional innovation and measurable results through the 2025 Excellence in Action Awards. These winners represent the future of HR and learning excellence, showcasing how strategic investments in people drive sustainable business outcomes. The announcement highlights breakthrough achievements across talent management, learning innovation, leadership development, and organizational transformation. Reviewing these award-winning initiatives provides benchmarking insights and implementation ideas that help organizations identify gaps in their own strategies and discover proven approaches for achieving similar results in their unique contexts.
🎙️ Prepare Your High-Potential Talent Pipeline for Tomorrow’s Challenges Today
Webinar: Developing High-Potential Talent for the World That’s Coming
Join thought leaders as they explore emerging strategies for identifying, developing, and retaining high-potential talent in an era of rapid technological change and workforce transformation. This expert discussion covers predictive assessment methods for spotting future leaders early, development frameworks that build adaptability and strategic thinking, and retention strategies that keep top talent engaged during periods of organizational change. The webinar addresses critical questions about preparing leadership pipelines for AI-driven workplaces, fostering innovation mindsets, and balancing technical skills with essential human capabilities. Participants gain actionable frameworks for building resilient talent pipelines that position organizations for long-term competitive advantage.
🎯 Master the Strategic Alignment That Separates High-Performing HR Functions from the Rest
Strategy Brief: Aligning HR Strategy with Business Objectives
This essential research outlines proven methodologies for connecting HR initiatives directly to organizational goals and bottom-line results. The brief examines stakeholder engagement strategies that secure executive buy-in, metrics frameworks that demonstrate HR’s business impact, and communication approaches that position HR as a strategic partner rather than administrative function. Organizations gain practical tools for translating business objectives into HR priorities, building cross-functional partnerships, and creating measurement systems that prove value contribution. The research includes case examples of successful alignment initiatives and frameworks for quarterly strategic review processes that keep HR strategy synchronized with evolving business needs.
COMPLETE ARSENAL: Your Strategic Advantage Across Every HR Domain
🏆 Leadership Excellence at Scale
- Best Learning Team Case Study: Türk Tuborg Achieves 762% ROI on Leadership Training Program — Exceptional financial returns from targeted leadership development
- Best Leadership Development Program Case Study: University of Sydney & Bendelta Achieve 100% Program Completion, Proven ROI — Perfect completion rates with measurable business impact
- Best Development Program for Frontline Leaders Program: Vertex and BTS Lead Program Delivers 185% ROI, Cuts Attrition 43-58% for 724 Leaders — Dramatic retention improvements with strong financial returns
- Best Development Program for Frontline Leaders Case Study: Synovus Cuts Leader Attrition, Boosts Engagement Across 750 Frontline Leaders — Large-scale engagement transformation for critical leadership tier
- Best Leadership Development Program Case Study: Salesforce Achieves 90% Leadership Effectiveness Gain With $2M Program — Strategic investment yielding exceptional effectiveness improvements
- Best Leadership Development Program Case Study: Principal and Chrysalis Drive 96% Leadership Readiness Gains with EDGE — Preparing next-generation leaders with proven methodology
- Best Leadership Development Program Case Study: Robert Half Talent Solutions and MentorcliQ Achieve 95% Program Satisfaction Globally — High satisfaction rates across global leadership initiatives
- Best Leadership Development Program Case Study: Preply and Positive Work Achieve 89% Engagement in Leadership Program — Strong engagement metrics in modern leadership development
- Best Executive Development Program Case Study: Sun Life and Cornell Strengthen Leadership Readiness Across Global Markets — Executive-level preparation for complex global environments
👩💼 Women’s Leadership Advancement
- Best Leadership Development for Women Program Case Study: WNS Centurion Program Delivers 44 Women Leaders, Boosts Diversity to 46% — Measurable diversity improvements through structured development
- Best Leadership Development for Women Case Study: Landmark Arabia Strengthens Women’s Leadership Pipeline Aligned with Vision 2030 — Strategic alignment with national workforce transformation goals
- Best Leadership Development for Women Case Study: Tata Communications Scales Hybrid Model from 30% to 78% in One Year — Rapid expansion of flexible work models supporting women’s advancement
🎯 Coaching, Mentoring & Performance Excellence
- Best Coaching and Mentoring Program Case Study: Greystar Cuts Turnover 70% Through Scalable Mentorship Framework — Dramatic retention gains through structured mentorship
- Best Coaching and Mentoring Case Study: EPAM Systems Coaching Yields 31% Productivity Boost, Strong Leadership Gains — Quantified productivity improvements from coaching investments
- Best Coaching and Mentoring Program Case Study: Aramco Reaches 96% Leadership Goal Attainment Through Data-Driven Coaching Program — Analytics-powered coaching driving exceptional results
- Best Performance Management Case Study: Tech Mahindra Cuts Turnover 40% With Data-Driven Performance System — Technology-enabled performance management reducing attrition
🔄 Change Transformation & Business Strategy
- Best Learning Program Supporting a Change Transformation Business Strategy Case Study: Unilever Cuts Waste 55%, Boosts Productivity with Digital Learning Program — Learning-driven operational improvements at global scale
- Best Corporate Culture Transformation Case Study: BNI Drives 56% Advancement Rate for Top Performers Through RACE Culture Initiative — Culture change accelerating internal mobility
- Corporate Culture Transformation Case Study: DeFacto Gains $1.5M in Savings While Building Customer-Centric Culture — Financial impact from cultural transformation initiatives
- Change Transformation Case Study: Lennar Cuts New Hire Turnover 44% With Standardized Onboarding Across 42 Divisions — Enterprise-wide standardization driving retention improvements
- Best Learning Program Supporting a Change Transformation Business Strategy Case Study: Tredence Inc. Cuts GenAI Hiring Costs 72% Through Internal Upskilling Program — Internal development reducing expensive external hiring
⚡ AI-Powered Innovation & Business Impact
- Best Results of a Learning Program Case Study: Türk Telekom’s AI Training Yields 132 Graduate Projects, Cuts Operational Costs — AI training generating tangible project outcomes and savings
- Best Use of AI for Acquisition Case Study: Yildiz Holding Cuts Candidate Screening Time from 45 Minutes to Seconds — AI dramatically accelerating recruitment efficiency
- Best HR Data Analytics Case Study: Yildiz Holding Boosts HR Efficiency Through AI-Powered Predictive Analytics — Predictive analytics transforming HR operations
- Best Use of AI for Business Impact Case Study: Percepta Cuts Analysis Time 70%, Saves Millions With In-House AI Tool — Custom AI development delivering massive efficiency gains
- Best Use of AI for Business Impact Case Study: Legion AI Cuts Labor Costs 13% While Boosting Sales Conversion 4% — AI optimization improving both costs and revenue
- Best Use of AI for Learning Case Study: TTEC Cuts Certification Costs by $210,000 Annually with AI Simulation Platform — AI-powered simulations reducing training expenses
- Best Use of AI for Learning Case Study: Firstsource Cuts Training Time 20%, Boosts New Hire Retention with AI Coach — AI coaching accelerating onboarding effectiveness
🎓 Skills Development & Upskilling Excellence
- Best Competencies and Skills Development Case Study: UST Cuts Deployment Time 22%, Generates $7.46M in New Revenue — Skills programs driving direct revenue generation
- Best Competencies and Skills Development Case Study: Trinity Health Cybersecurity Training Cuts Risk, Strengthens Patient Data Safety — Critical security training protecting sensitive healthcare data
- Best Program for Upskilling Employees Case Study: Moody’s Automation Training Saves 380 Hours Weekly, Cuts Cycle Times 62% — Automation skills generating significant time savings
- Best Competencies and Skills Development Case Study: RTA Integrates Career Pathing Tool Across All HR Systems — Technology integration enabling comprehensive career development
- Best Competencies and Skills Development Case Study: ICICI Lombard and Chrysalis Certify 43% of High-Potential Leaders — Structured certification programs developing future leaders
👥 Onboarding & Talent Acquisition Innovation
- Best Sales Onboarding Program Case Study: Turkish Aerospace Scales Talent Pool 5X While Optimizing Project Costs — Rapid talent pool expansion with cost efficiency
- Best New Hire Onboarding Program Case Study: FINRA Strengthens New-Hire Retention of Structured, 20-Day Preboarding Journey — Preboarding strategies improving early retention
📚 Learning Program Excellence & Innovation
- Best Results of a Learning Program Case Study: iCICI & Chrysalis Deliver 100% Completion Rate, Proven Behavior Shifts — Perfect completion with documented behavioral change
- Best Use of Performance Support Case Study: Upside Learning Cuts Forklift Incidents with Hands-On Safety Training for Mitsubishi Logisnext — Safety training reducing workplace incidents
- Best Hybrid Learning Program Case Study: Evonik Hybrid Learning Cuts Costs €200K While Boosting Marketing Skills Globally — Hybrid delivery model achieving cost savings and skill development
- Best Hybrid Learning Case Study: Tata Cuts Training Costs by $880,000 Through Hybrid Internal Facilitator Program — Internal facilitation reducing training expenses dramatically
- Best Customer Training Program Case Study: Youth Villages and Wilson Learning Boost Staff Communication Versatility by 85% — Communication training delivering measurable skill improvements
- Best Custom Content Case Study: Tata Communications Achieves 96% Promoter Rate Through Story Training — Custom content driving exceptional satisfaction scores
- Best Learning Technology Information Case Study: State Farm and Cognota Drive 200% Productivity Gain Across 360 Users — Learning technology tripling productivity metrics
🏢 Corporate Social Responsibility
- Best Initiative for Philanthropy and Corporate Giving Case Study: Tidal Wave’s Annual Charity Day Generates $2M for Local Communities — Community impact through structured giving programs
🛠️ Advanced Practitioner Tools
- Tools: Building Talent Communities and Candidate Engagement — Frameworks for creating engaged talent pipelines
- Tools: Talent Acquisition in a Skills-Based Economy — Adapting recruitment for skills-first hiring
- Tools: LX Design: Creating Memorable Training Programs — Learning experience design methodologies
- Tools: Cross-Cultural Learning Design for Global Organizations — Creating culturally responsive learning experiences
- Tools: Learning Transfer Optimization: From Training to Performance — Ensuring training translates to workplace performance
- Tools: Internal Mobility and Career Lattice Design — Building dynamic internal career pathways
- Tools: Microlearning and Just-in-Time Training Strategies — Modern approaches to accessible learning
- Tools: Talent Pipeline Development for Critical Roles — Strategic succession planning frameworks
- Tools: Adult Learning Psychology: Advanced Principles for L&D — Science-based learning design principles
- Tools: Gamification and Interactive Learning Methodologies — Engagement strategies for modern learners
📊 Strategic Research & Compensation
- Strategy Brief: AI Applications in Core HR Processes — AI integration frameworks for recruitment, engagement, and performance
- Strategy Brief: The Power of Analytics to Improve Workforce Planning — Predictive analytics transforming talent strategy
- Strategy Brief: Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits Strategies — Total rewards frameworks for competitive advantage
💡 Why Brandon Hall Group’s Institute™ is Your Competitive Edge
- Evidence-Based Intelligence: Every piece of research is designed to deliver practical frameworks backed by real-world results—not theory, but proven strategies from organizations achieving measurable success.
- Award-Winning Methodologies: Our frameworks are validated by thousands of implementations across diverse industries, providing you with battle-tested approaches that minimize risk and maximize impact.
- Future-Ready Insights: We don’t just analyze current trends—we help you prepare for emerging challenges through forward-looking research that positions your organization ahead of market shifts.
- Comprehensive Coverage: From AI integration to leadership development, workforce analytics to culture transformation, we address every aspect of HCM excellence with depth and strategic clarity.
🚀 Your Next Step: Transform Insight into Strategic Action Today
The organizations profiled in our latest research aren’t waiting for perfect conditions, they’re creating competitive advantage through strategic investments in their people. With proven case studies, practical tools, and strategic frameworks, you have everything needed to justify budget decisions, build implementation roadmaps, and deliver measurable results in 2026.
🎯 Take Action Now:
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- Download the Aligning HR Strategy with Business Objectives Strategy Brief to start your transformation
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