Workforce Innovation

The HR sector continues to transform through technology adoption, strategic workforce initiatives, and recognition of outstanding leadership. Organisations are leveraging innovation and expertise to enhance productivity, engagement, and employee experience in an increasingly digital workplace.

Investment in advanced capabilities is reshaping HR operations. Proofpoint expands Cork operations with new AI centre highlights how AI and privacy-led cyber innovation can strengthen workforce management, security, and organisational resilience.

Digital collaboration is redefining roles and processes. AI reshapes the workplace demonstrates how HR and technology teams are working together to integrate digital co-workers, enhance efficiency, and maintain human-centric practices within complex systems.

In the recently concluded 2025 Awards, Louise O’Riordan of BaxterStorey Ireland was recognised as HR Manager of the Year, highlighting her outstanding impact on people, culture, and strategic HR leadership—setting the benchmark for the HR Leadership & Management Awards in 2026.

These developments reflect an HR landscape where technology, strategy, and leadership converge to drive innovation, efficiency, and sustainable workforce success.

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