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Rotana taps Fadi Batmani to lead HR strategy at Al Jaddaf complex
UAE-based Rotana has appointed Fadi Batmani as Director of Human Resources at its Al Jaddaf Rotana Complex in Dubai. His role focuses on talent development, employee engagement, and aligning HR strategy with organisational growth.
UKG integrates Chime Workplace to enhance employee financial wellness
US-based UKG has integrated Chime Workplace, a financial wellness suite, into its global HR ecosystem. The integration aims to enhance employee engagement, retention, and insights for HR teams worldwide.
Oatly names new head of people for UK and Ireland
Oatly, a Sweden-based plant-based dairy company, appoints Daniel Gualdino as Head of People for the UK & Ireland. He will lead HR strategy, organisational design, and employee experience to drive growth and a purpose-driven culture.
Accenture Ireland appoints new talent and organisation lead
Accenture Ireland appoints Wendy Walsh to lead talent and organisation, focusing on HR transformation and people strategies. The role will support clients in leveraging AI and continuous learning to strengthen leadership, culture, and organisational resilience.
Irish HR leaders stress aligning people strategy with business goals
HR and people professionals in Ireland are prioritising the alignment of talent strategies with organisational goals. CIPD’s latest study highlights workforce planning, skills gaps, and regulatory changes as key challenges for HR leaders.
People First
Human resources leadership is once again proving its strategic weight in shaping business outcomes. The sector is moving beyond operational efficiency to redefine what organisational resilience means in a rapidly changing world. Applegreen wins HR Team of the Year – Large at HR Leadership & Management Awards 2025 shows how excellence in people strategy is being recognised not merely for internal culture but as a driver of corporate strength. The company’s success reflects a wider recognition of HR’s influence on strategic agility and long-term value creation. That shift is echoed in Irish HR leaders stress aligning people strategy with business goals, which captures how firms are recalibrating priorities amid cost pressures and digital transformation. The conversation is no longer about HR supporting the business but about HR being the business. Finally, UKG integrates Chime Workplace to enhance employee financial wellness highlights how technology partnerships are shaping the next frontier in workforce care. Financial wellbeing is fast becoming a business imperative, tying employee security directly to productivity and retention. Explore how forward-thinking HR leadership continues to define the future of business success.
Applegreen wins HR Team of the Year – Large at HR Leadership & Management Awards 2025
Carrying forward the spirit of 2025’s innovators, Applegreen’s ROI HR Team has been named HR Team of the Year – Large at the HR Leadership & Management Awards 2025, recognising their exceptional role in driving a people-first culture across Ireland’s leading roadside retail network.
Celebrate Excellence in HR – Watch the Highlights
The HR Leadership & Management Awards 2025 official video captures the energy, inspiration, and achievement that defined this year’s celebration of Ireland’s HR community.
Leadership Outlook
Leadership transitions often reveal the direction in which organisations intend to move. In this edition, Leadership Outlook explores how HR leaders are redefining strategy, culture, and capability to meet the evolving demands of the workforce. Celebrate Excellence in HR – Watch the Highlights brings the spotlight to the professionals and organisations recognised for driving impact across talent management, leadership development, and employee experience. Their achievements underscore how people-first strategies continue to underpin business resilience. Meanwhile, Three Ireland appoints Chief People Officer and Chief Consumer Officer marks a pivotal moment for one of the country’s largest telecommunications companies. The appointments strengthen the link between customer strategy and employee engagement, reinforcing the role of HR leadership in shaping commercial outcomes. Finally, NIIT appoints new Chief Human Resources Officer to lead human capital strategy reflects how global firms are investing in leadership that balances digital transformation with culture-driven growth. The move signals renewed emphasis on integrating technology and human potential across markets. These stories highlight how leadership choices are shaping tomorrow’s organisations not only through structure and systems but through the people who define them. Read the full features to explore how leadership transformation continues to reshape HR strategy worldwide.
NIIT appoints new Chief Human Resources Officer to lead human capital strategy
NIIT, an Indian multinational corporation, has appointed Shilpa Dua as Chief Human Resources Officer to lead its human capital strategy. She will use her expertise in people transformation and digital HR to drive talent management and growth.
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