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Miriam Manning to coordinate judging for HR Leadership & Management Awards 2026
Miriam Manning, Director of People and Culture at TELUS Digital Ireland, has been appointed Judging Coordinator for the HR Leadership & Management Awards 2026, bringing over 13 years of strategic HR leadership and transformational change management expertise. With Chartered Fellow CIPD membership and experience overseeing approximately 7,000 employees across Europe, she brings enterprise-scale people strategy capability and coaching culture development to support rigorous evaluation of award entries.
Amplify, Not Replace: How Irish HR and Payroll Leaders Can Capture the Full Value of AI Adoption
BrightPay’s Payroll Professionals Survey 2026 finds 56% of UK and Irish practitioners already use AI, while 70% want more training, giving HR leaders a clear mandate to invest in structured capability now.
Global Talent visa expansion widens overseas hiring route
The UK Government has expanded the Global Talent visa route to more than 100 businesses, including AstraZeneca, IBM and Jaguar Land Rover. The change eases overseas recruitment of specialist researchers for employers in R&D-intensive sectors.
Magara Law personalises benefits to boost retention
London-based employment law firm Magara Law has adopted a personalised employee benefits strategy, moving away from a one-size-fits-all approach. The 11-person firm's model highlights how small employers are rethinking reward to boost engagement and retention.
Waterland commits €250m to Irish business growth
Dublin-based private equity firm Waterland Ireland has committed €250 million to back Irish business growth over the next 18 months. Its portfolio has added more than 2,200 jobs since 2020, bringing total employment to around 4,900.
Irish labour force nears three million workers
Ireland's labour force rose to 2.99 million in the second quarter of 2026, per the Central Statistics Office, with employment up 0.8% despite a rising jobless rate. The figures signal slowing but resilient hiring conditions for employers.
Medmark secures Phoenix Equity Partners investment
Medmark, Ireland's largest occupational healthcare provider, has secured a strategic investment from UK private equity firm Phoenix Equity Partners to fund growth and acquisitions. The deal will expand employee health and wellbeing services for employers across Ireland.
Finalists announced for HR Leadership & Management Awards 2026
The finalists for the HR Leadership & Management Awards 2026 have been announced, showcasing Ireland's leading HR practitioners across twenty categories spanning talent acquisition, culture transformation, leadership development, and organisational excellence. Winners will be revealed at the Awards Ceremony on October 15th, 2026 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry, where the HR community will celebrate the organisations and leaders shaping the future of work in Ireland.
From Reactive to Strategic: How Irish HR Leaders Can Build Workforce Planning Into a Lasting Competitive Advantage
SD Worx finds 43.3% of UK employers lack sufficient staff, with 60% now treating workforce planning as a critical priority, giving Irish HR leaders a clear mandate to redesign capacity strategy now.
TransUnion UK earns menopause-friendly employer accreditation
Global insights firm TransUnion has achieved Menopause Friendly Accreditation for its UK operations, recognising its support for employees experiencing menopause. The accreditation reflects growing employer investment in menopause-inclusive workplace practices.
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