CIMB Niaga took top honors at the HR Excellence Awards 2026 in Indonesia, earning the overall winner title and collecting seven gold and eight silver awards across different categories. The ceremony, which took place at The Westin Jakarta on November 6, 2026, represented the eighth edition of the awards program. It honored companies that demonstrated leadership in human resources strategy and workplace innovation.
The 2026 event introduced three new categories to reflect current HR priorities: Excellence in the Use of Generative AI for HR, Excellence in AI-Enabled Workforce Transformation, and Excellence in Performance Management Evolution. These additions recognized firms leveraging generative AI to optimize HR operations and help employees adapt to digital changes. The performance management award went to organizations transitioning from annual evaluations to ongoing feedback systems.
Other notable winners included SUN and Bank Sinarmas for AI-driven workforce initiatives, Procter & Gamble Indonesia in diversity and inclusion, and Bank Rakyat Indonesia in corporate wellness programs. The judging committee, made up of senior HR executives from companies such as Maybank Indonesia and Roche Indonesia, brought a wealth of industry expertise and people leadership experience to the judging process.
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The awards also recognized individual contributions, with Stuart Rogers of Bank HSBC Indonesia receiving the most people-focused CEO award.
Across 40 categories, the event demonstrated how HR functions now drive business success rather than serving as a secondary department. The next edition, planned for 2027, will likely expand on these trends as companies explore new approaches to workforce strategy.
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