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Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The shortlist for the HR Leadership & Management Awards 2025 has revealed a compelling roster of organisations and leaders transforming human resources across Ireland.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

HR leaders face rising workplace innovation, global talent pressures, and new benchmarks in people management. This editorial introduces key insights that highlight strategy, resilience, and excellence as drivers of growth, positioning human capital as central to organisational success in a shifting landscape. The HR Leadership and Management Awards shortlist showcases how leadership in people management is shifting from administration toward excellence in strategy and culture. It is recognition that human capital has become the central driver of competitive advantage. The appetite for creativity is clear as Irish workers pursue innovation, with employees increasingly driving change from within. This signals that agility is no longer confined to corporate strategy but embedded in daily workplace practice. Yet challenges remain global. High fees on H-1B visas underline the vulnerability of international talent pipelines, forcing organisations to rethink how they attract and retain skills in a competitive market. For Ireland, such developments emphasise the need for proactive workforce planning and strategic investment in local capability. Together, these stories point to a clear conclusion: HR leaders who combine innovation with resilience will define the organisations best equipped for growth in a changing world.

Author: Times India

US companies are fast-tracking green card sponsorship to attract and retain global talent, with nearly 70% initiating within three months. Envoy Global’s 2025 report shows early sponsorship is now a strategic differentiator despite heightened immigration scrutiny and compliance pressures.

Author: Independent

The U.S. will impose a $100,000 annual fee for companies sponsoring H‑1B visas, alongside a “Gold Card” investment visa program. Experts warn this could hinder access to global talent, impact tech innovation, and exacerbate critical workforce shortages in healthcare and high-skill sectors.

Author: HR News

Engineering firm MARCH has appointed Jo Pick as its first Chief People Officer, signalling a major focus on talent development and organisational growth. Her expertise in transformation, digital innovation, and people strategy will strengthen MARCH’s engineering capabilities and employee development programmes.

Author: Irish Tech News

A third of Irish workers are seeking roles in more innovative companies, citing salary, career progression, and lack of innovation as key drivers. Auxilion’s survey highlights the impact of technology adoption, change management, and leadership communication on employee retention and organisational agility.

Author: Breaking News IE

A workplace assault over derogatory remarks and provocative music led to dismissal upheld by the Workplace Relations Commission. Despite procedural imperfections, the ruling reinforces boundaries of acceptable conduct and the need for clear HR protocols in managing conflict in high-risk work environments.

Author: HR Dive

The mass retailer will debut an artificial intelligence certification course for employees in 2026 through a partnership with the company behind ChatGPT.

Author: Business Day

In a landmark move to redefine the future of Human Resource Management in Nigeria and across Africa, the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) has officially launched the CIPM HR Leadership Academy.

Author: Travolution

Global HR and payroll platform Deel has expanded its service to include Business Visas, a new immigration service that makes short-term international business travel faster, safer, and easier to manage.