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SD Worx Ireland targets 25% payroll market share as regulatory pressure drives demand
Wicklow-based payroll and HR provider SD Worx Ireland reports its MegaPay software now pays nearly one in five Irish workers. The firm targets a 25% national workforce share within five years amid rising regulatory demand.
Dowds Group launches employee benefits package to tackle construction talent crisis
Northern Ireland construction firm Dowds Group has launched a comprehensive employee benefits package to tackle the sector's deepening talent crisis. The offering includes 41 days' annual leave, private healthcare, and enhanced parental and sick pay.
Dublin Zoo's HR team shortlisted across two categories at HR Leadership & Management Awards 2025
Shortlisted for HR Team of the Year and HR Rising Star of the Year last year, Dublin Zoo's two-person HR team earned recognition at the HR Leadership & Management Awards 2025, demonstrating how strategic HR capability can drive cultural transformation in Ireland's most popular family attraction as the sector looks ahead to 2026. The finalist entry highlighted the team's achievement in establishing the organisation's first in-house HR department, implementing comprehensive HRIS systems, and launching Dublin Zoo's CARE values within twelve months.
The Intelligence Advantage: Why Emotional Intelligence Training Is HR’s Most Compelling Wellbeing Investment
UQ research in Scientific Reports proves EI training cuts stress and boosts performance — giving HR leaders a validated tool to reduce burnout, elevate leadership, and build organisational resilience.
Indian insurtech Plum raises $20.6m to expand employee health benefits platform
India-based insurtech startup Plum has raised ₹193 Cr ($20.6 Mn/€19.1 Mn) in Series B funding to scale its employee health benefits platform. The investment highlights rising enterprise demand for integrated workforce healthcare and HR-linked wellbeing solutions.
South Korean company partners with health centre for workplace wellness programme
A South Korean sleep brand has partnered with a public health centre for employee wellness programmes. The agreement establishes health monitoring, chronic disease management and occupational stress support for staff at the company's production facility.
Bank of Ireland invests in AI literacy training for entire workforce throughout 2026
Bank of Ireland is training staff for AI adoption with 20% of workforce engaging in AI or data fluency programmes. Over 1,100 employees completed data literacy courses whilst 1,200-plus participate in AI Academy initiatives.
Northern Ireland launches refreshed nursing staffing framework addressing workforce planning pressures
Northern Ireland's health department has launched a refreshed nursing and midwifery staffing framework addressing workforce planning and accountability. The policy represents the first major update since 2014, responding to mounting healthcare system pressures.
Irish career transition consultancy acquired in multi-million euro deal as outplacement demand surges
An Ireland-based leadership advisory and career transition consultancy has been acquired in a multi-million-euro deal. The 30-year-old company employs over 60 professionals and plans workforce expansion to 70 associate consultants within the first year.
Viatris Little Island wins Graduate Training Programme of the Year at HR Leadership & Management Awards 2025
Applauded for its standout Graduate Rotation Programme last year, Viatris Little Island was named winner of Graduate Training Programme of the Year at the HR Leadership & Management Awards 2025, demonstrating how structured talent development can deliver immediate business impact as the sector looks ahead to 2026. The award-winning initiative combined structured mentorship, hands-on problem-solving, and technical training to embed graduates into strategic roles, delivering measurable outcomes including reduced turnover and innovative solutions such as the SEEQ platform.
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