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EPI-USE joins HR Leadership & Management Awards 2026 as Gold Sponsor

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

EPI-USE, a global provider of SAP SuccessFactors and payroll solutions, has joined as Gold Sponsor of the HR Leadership & Management Awards 2026, bringing expertise in integrated HR and payroll platforms to support Ireland's premier recognition programme. The partnership aligns EPI-USE's commitment to operational excellence and regulatory compliance with the awards' mission to celebrate organisations driving HR innovation, strategic transformation, and organisational performance ahead of the October 15th ceremony at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry.

The Independent Workforce: How HR Leaders Can Help Close the Self-Employment Support Gap on Both Sides of the Border

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Ulster University’s landmark study of Northern Ireland’s 113,000 self-employed workers reveals deep income and protection gaps across an all-island cohort of over 460,000, giving HR leaders a clear mandate to act.

Motive launches Driver Rewards and AI Coach enhancements to tackle driver retention and performance at scale

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

US AI platform Motive has launched Driver Rewards and expanded its AI Coach capabilities to address driver retention and performance management at scale. The tools target UK fleets facing annual turnover as high as 60%.

Citycare Property consolidates HR and payroll systems with Boomi-powered integration to streamline workforce management

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

New Zealand's Citycare Property has consolidated its HR, payroll, and IT systems using Boomi, deployed by Adaptiv. The project reduced onboarding times and improved workforce data quality.

Ireland emerges as top-tier tech salary market as Hays research shows wages outpacing European peers

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Ireland's tech salaries are outpacing many European and global counterparts, according to new research by Hays and Horsefly. The findings reinforce Ireland's position as a top-tier destination for skilled tech talent.

Ireland overhauls employment permits system with 32 changes to address labour and skills shortages

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The Irish Government has announced 32 changes to its employment permits system to ease labour and skills shortages across key sectors. The overhaul includes new Critical Skills designations and a proposed amendment to the 50:50 workforce rule.

Rippling opens expanded Dublin headquarters and announces 150 new roles as EMEA growth accelerates

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

US AI-native workforce management platform Rippling has opened an expanded Dublin headquarters and announced 150 new Irish roles, bringing its Irish headcount to more than 300. The platform integrates HR, IT, Finance, and Payroll into a single AI-driven system.

NFP Ireland joins as Gold Sponsor of HR Leadership & Management Awards 2026

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

NFP Ireland, an Aon company, has joined as Gold Sponsor of the HR Leadership & Management Awards 2026, bringing its expertise in strategic advisory and employee wellbeing to support Ireland's premier platform for HR excellence. The partnership aligns NFP's people-first approach with the awards programme's mission to recognise organisations driving innovation, culture transformation, and organisational growth across Ireland's HR community ahead of the Awards Gala at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry on October.

Leading the Shift: How Irish HR Functions Can Build the AI Capability Organisations Need

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

CIPD’s HR Practices in Ireland 2026 finds just 19% of organisations have AI-ready leaders, with fewer than 6% fully embedding AI in HR activity, giving people professionals a clear mandate to act.

Jacobs appoints Cheryl Lim as CHRO to lead global people strategy across 45,000-strong workforce

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Global professional services firm Jacobs has appointed Cheryl Lim as chief human resources officer, adding a veteran HR executive with over two decades of multinational experience to its executive leadership team. Jacobs employs around 45,000 people globally.

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HR Leadership & Management Awards 2026

October 15th, 2026

Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry

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