Tack TMI Celebrates Gold, Silver & Bronze Wins at the 2026 Brandon Hall Group™ HCM Excellence Awards®



 

London, August 17, 2026 – Tack TMI, a worldwide learning and development provider, has earned three distinctions at the 2026 Brandon Hall Group™ HCM Excellence Awards®, through collaborations with Unilever and Henkel.

The honours include:

  • Gold in Best Results of a Learning Program, together with Unilever, for Leadership for Future Manufacturing: A Programme for First Line Managers
  • Silver in Best Corporate Learning University, together with Henkel, for Built by the Business, for the Business: The Henkel Adhesives Professional Campus
  • Bronze in Best Custom Content, together with Unilever, for Leadership for Future Manufacturing: A Programme for First Line Managers

The HCM Excellence Awards® spotlight organisations that create and implement programmes, strategies, technologies, and solutions that generate clear, measurable business outcomes and push forward standards in Human Capital Management.

Commenting on the recognition, Jim O’Brien, CEO of Tack TMI, said:

“In 2026, as AI reshapes how organisations learn and develop talent, the ability to demonstrate genuine, measurable business impact matters more than ever. These three Brandon Hall Group™ awards – Gold, Silver, and Bronze – are a testament to the extraordinary impact we’ve created together with Unilever and Henkel. We are truly grateful to both organisations for trusting us with these programmes, and for their collaboration and commitment throughout our partnerships. This recognition reflects not only the strength of the programmes themselves, but also the dedication of our global teams in delivering meaningful outcomes across regions and cultures. Thank you to everyone who has brought these initiatives to life, and to those who continue to drive positive client impact every day.”

The recognition also underscores the contribution of Tack TMI’s international consulting and delivery teams, whose specialist know-how and market-level perspective help ensure solutions are applied effectively and resonate across regions including Africa, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East.

Also commenting on the awards, Veronica Luna, Global Learning and Leadership Development, Unilever, said:

“Thank you for our partnership and continued commitment to excellence. Together, we have successfully delivered two outstanding leadership programmes. This achievement reflects the strength of our collaboration.”

Rachel Cooke, COO of Brandon Hall Group™ and HCM Excellence Awards® Program Leader, said:

“Every year, the HCM Excellence Awards® remind us that innovation is ultimately about impact. The organizations recognized this year have demonstrated that great HR and learning strategies don’t just improve programs, they strengthen organizations, empower people and deliver measurable business results. We are honored to celebrate their achievements.”

Submissions were reviewed by independent industry specialists alongside Brandon Hall Group™ analysts and senior leaders, using criteria such as:

• Relevance to business priorities and operating context
• Programme structure, capabilities, and quality of delivery
• Adoption, integration, user experience, originality, and creative approach
• Overall performance, outcomes, and demonstrable value

Award recipients will be recognised during the Brandon Hall Group™ HCM Excellence Conference, scheduled for January 26–28, 2027.

Mike Cooke, CEO, Brandon Hall Group™, said:

“The HCM Excellence Awards® have become the most recognized benchmark for excellence in human capital management because organizations know they are earned, not given. Every winning program has demonstrated measurable impact, innovation, and execution through one of the industry’s most rigorous evaluation processes. We are proud to recognize the organizations setting the standard for the future of work.”

About Tack TMI

Tack TMI works with organisations around the world to deliver learning experiences that create real impact. Backed by more than 110 years of experience, we support individuals and businesses in developing the skills, mindsets, and behaviours required to succeed. Active in over 55 countries, we combine global scale with strong understanding of local needs.

Our learning solutions are built for long-term effectiveness – bringing together modern design approaches, the latest technologies, and a trusted library of content. From leadership and sales capability to customer experience and personal effectiveness, our scalable programmes help solve business needs and deliver measurable outcomes.

We unite learning consultancy, individual diagnostics, immersive learning (virtual, in-person, and blended), self-paced digital learning, and performance coaching – customised to enable sustained behaviour change and lasting growth.

As part of Gi Group Holding, one of the world’s leading HR services groups, Tack TMI is well positioned to help organisations of any size and sector grow talent, reinforce culture, and improve performance at scale.

www.tacktmiglobal.com

About Brandon Hall Group™

Brandon Hall Group™ is a professional development organisation providing data, research, insight, and certification for Learning and Talent leaders and their organisations. Human Capital Management (HCM) professionals turn to Brandon Hall Group™ to design future-ready employee development strategies for today’s evolving workplace.

For more than 30 years, we have supported, recognised, and certified excellence worldwide – contributing to the development of over 10 million employees and executives. The HCM Excellence Awards® were among the first initiatives to acknowledge achievement in learning and talent and remain the leading benchmark, often referred to as the “Academy Awards of Human Capital Management.”

The awards celebrate organisations that have successfully designed and implemented programmes, strategies, modalities, processes, systems, and tools that deliver proven, measurable results. We are proud to receive entries from organisations globally – from small and mid-sized businesses to large multinational enterprises, as well as government bodies, non-profits, and associations.

www.brandonhall.com

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