BNTU Scientific Library participated in HR-Brand-2016 Award. HR-Brand-2016 is an independent annual award granted for successful work in the field of enhancing employer reputation.
The Library presented the City and Books project, a book festival held since 2015. The project aims at fostering interest towards reading, developing professional communication, and sharing best practices among specialists dealing with the organization of literary events in Minsk. The project emphasizes the social importance of literature as a fundamental part of the national culture. The concept is based on the principles of openness, extended dialogue, and access to quality literature. The project was implemented through crowdsourcing.
This year's contest showcased 37 projects from 34 Belarusian organizations. International Jury comprised CEOs, consultants, and experts in business and HR. The Jury considered projects for 4 basic awards: The World, The Republic, The Region, and The Capital. The contest also provided for 4 special awards, namely: Culture, Equal Opportunities, Professional Community Choice, and HR-Personality-2016.
The BNTU Scientific Library project City and Books won the 3rd rank Culture Award and was granted a respective diploma.
Culture Award strives to detect and encourage employers implementing projects aimed at promoting creative initiatives, fostering national traditions, and preserving historic and cultural heritage of the country.
The case-conference held within the framework of HR-Brend-2016 Award featured presentations of projects in the field of HR-branding and HR-management.
Thanks to this event, the BNTU Scientific Library got a marvelous opportunity to share its positive experience in improving the employees' efficiency through project activities, establishing a creative environment in the team, strengthening the innovative component, and exploring novel ideas in the field of HR-branding and HR-management.