At RHR, our work has always centered on one goal: helping leaders and organizations perform at their highest level. This year, several respected industry organizations recognized that work, honoring both our people and our leadership development solutions. These recognitions reflect the depth of expertise across our firm, the strength of our client partnerships, and the impact leadership can have when approached with rigor, insight, and humanity.
RHR named HR Consultancy of the Year
RHR was honored with the HR Consultancy of the Year award as part of the 2026 International Brilliance Awards. Organizations partner with RHR to address leadership challenges at critical moments of growth, transformation, and succession. This recognition reflects the trust our clients place in us and the commitment our consultants bring to helping leaders and teams succeed in increasingly complex environments. As part of the award recognition, RHR participated in a featured Q&A discussing the evolving leadership landscape, the future of HR and talent strategy, and the capabilities organizations will need to thrive moving forward.
Platinum recognition for leadership development innovation
RHR also received a Platinum TITAN Business Award in the category of Human Resources—Best Leadership Development Program for Leading at Scale, led by RHR Senior Partner Michael Peterman. The program was recognized for its innovative approach to preparing leaders to operate effectively across larger, more complex organizations. Designed to help executives lead through growth and increasing organizational complexity, Leading at Scale reflects RHR’s belief that leadership development must be practical, scalable, and deeply connected to business outcomes.
Michael Peterman recognized by Consulting Magazine
RHR Senior Partner Michael Peterman was named to Consulting Magazine’s 2026 Top Consultants list, which recognizes consultants making a meaningful impact through leadership, innovation, and client results. Michael’s work focuses on helping senior leaders navigate complexity, lead at scale, and strengthen organizational performance. His recognition reflects the thoughtful, pragmatic approach he brings to every client engagement and the lasting outcomes those partnerships create.
Advancing leadership that drives results
While awards are never the objective, it is meaningful to see our work and the work of our clients recognized by the broader industry. These honors reinforce what we have long believed: organizations succeed when leaders are equipped to navigate complexity, build strong teams, and create environments where people and performance can thrive together.
We’re grateful to our clients and colleagues whose partnership makes this work possible, and we remain committed to helping leaders meet what’s next with clarity, confidence, and impact.