The HR Leadership & Management Awards 2025 showcases the leaders transforming workplace culture

The HR Leadership & Management Awards 2025 shortlist highlights the organisations and teams driving excellence across people strategy and workforce management. From innovative talent development initiatives to transformative employee engagement programmes, the nominations showcase how HR leaders in Ireland are redefining the way organisations operate.

This year’s shortlist demonstrates a strong focus on strategic impact. Companies are leveraging technology, data insights, and modern HR practices to enhance performance, retain talent, and create meaningful workplace experiences. The shortlisted entries reflect a commitment to aligning people strategies with broader business goals, proving that effective HR leadership goes beyond policy—it delivers tangible outcomes.

Diversity, inclusion, and employee wellbeing emerged as key trends. Many nominees showcased creative programmes that foster equitable and supportive work environments, demonstrating how organisations can prioritise people while driving business growth. These projects provide clear examples of how innovative HR practices can improve productivity, culture, and resilience.

The shortlist reinforces that HR leadership is about vision, agility, and impact. Organisations featured are setting benchmarks for employee engagement, talent management, and leadership development, offering lessons for peers across industries.

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Explore the full HR Leadership & Management Awards 2025 shortlist to see the teams redefining HR excellence. Book your table for the awards on October 16th, 2025 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry to celebrate Ireland’s leading HR innovators in person.