Nikki Edwards
Nikki is a Principal Research Analyst at NelsonHall and a member of the HR Technology & Services practice. Nikki covers HR services research in the areas of Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Managed Service Programs (MSP), Total Talent, and Learning.
Nikki is a highly experienced HR practitioner, with 27 years' experience in HR across industry sectors including Hi Tech, Telecoms, Retail/Warehousing, Travel & Hospitality, Facilities Management, Education, Manufacturing, Media, and Business Consultancy.
Her current project is Learning Services: Transforming the Way the Workplace Learns.
Nikki has a wealth of operational experience across the entire HR function, including talent acquisition, talent development, employee engagement, employee relations, compensation, benefits, payroll, employment law, and HR systems. She also has significant experience in leading and managing business transformation/integration and cultural change projects, including outsourcing key business functions, accelerated growth via TUPE transfers, organization and process redesign, and M&A initiatives (including due diligence, rebranding, cultural realignment, and compensation and benefits changes).
Amongst Nikki's many achievements in HR, she has successfully established, managed, and led various international talent acquisition projects of up to 18 months' duration. This includes a second generation RPO project in which she was responsible for evaluating, shortlisting, and selecting a new global RPO vendor who went on to deliver significant business value and establish a long-term relationship with the client.
Prior to joining NelsonHall, Nikki has held interim HR consulting positions with PageGroup plc and Brightstart UK (owner/director), and senior positions with Displaydata, Cincom, CompuServe, and Sainsbury's.
Nikki holds an honors degree in Geography from Coventry University, and an MBA from Reading University. In her spare time, Nikki's many interests include volunteering, health & fitness (including running 5k, 10k, and half marathons), skiing, and travel.
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Reports by Nikki Edwards:
NLB Services - CWS/MSP
Jan 18, 2024 | Vendor Analysis by Nikki Edwards
This NelsonHall vendor assessment analyzes NLB Services' contingent workforce solutions (CWS). [...]view this reportdownload abstractLorien - CWS/MSP
Jan 02, 2024 | Vendor Analysis by Nikki Edwards
This NelsonHall vendor assessment analyzes Lorien's contingent workforce solutions (CWS) [...]view this reportdownload abstractCXC Global - CWS/MSP
Dec 16, 2023 | Vendor Analysis by Nikki Edwards
This NelsonHall vendor assessment analyzes CXC Global's contingent workforce solutions (CWS) [...]view this reportdownload abstractThe Future of Learning Services: Prioritizing the Skills Gap for the New Era of Work
Nov 29, 2023 | Market Analysis by Nikki Edwards
NelsonHall's market analysis of the Future of Learning Services' services and industry trends consists of 145 pages [...]view this reportdownload abstractResourgenix - CWS/MSP
Nov 24, 2023 | Vendor Analysis by Nikki Edwards
This NelsonHall vendor assessment analyzes Resourgenix's contingent workforce solutions (CWS) [...]view this reportdownload abstract
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HR Predictions 2023: Learning
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HR Predictions 2023: Recruitment
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Hyper-Personalized Learning Key to Workforce Upskilling & Retention
Oct 18, 2022, by Nikki Edwards
Commented Tracking service articles:
Accenture Awarded AI Skills Training Contract by Aramco Digital
Sep 12, 2024 | Contracts by Nikki Edwards
Randstad Announces Q2 2024 Revenues Down 5.9% (Down 8% Organic) at €6,085m
Jul 23, 2024 | Financial Results by Nikki Edwards
Kelly Services Announces Q1 2024 Revenues Down 17.6% (Down 17.7% in CC) to $1,045m
May 09, 2024 | Financial Results by Nikki Edwards
Randstad Announces Q1 2024 Revenues down 8.9% (Down 8% organic) to €5,938m
Apr 23, 2024 | Financial Results by Nikki Edwards
Hudson Global Announces Q4 2023 Revenues Down 22.1% (Down 22.4% in CC) to $34.0m
Mar 14, 2024 | Financial Results by Nikki Edwards