Stay Informed on Corporate Sustainability

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Recognised for its people-first approach last year, Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail was named winner of the Best Health & Wellbeing Strategy at the HR Leadership & Management Awards 2025, highlighting how embedded wellbeing can drive workforce resilience as the sector looks ahead to 2026.

Author: yahoo!finance

HR Path has merged with Dallas-based Enforce to expand its Dayforce HRIS and payroll outsourcing services in North America. The merger strengthens HR Path’s global HR consulting footprint, enhancing advisory, implementation, and managed services offerings.

Author: THE TIMES OF INDIA

India and Japan are set to expand human resource exchange under a new action plan. Maharashtra and Hokkaido aim to enable 50,000 skilled Indian workers to fill labor gaps in Japan while boosting bilateral talent mobility.

Author: IRISH TECH NEWS

Deel set a Guinness World Record for the largest online hiring event, attracting 6,848 professionals globally. The virtual session showcased Deel’s HR and payroll solutions, offering immediate AI-powered application opportunities, including positions in Ireland.

Author: Irish Examiner

EHS International has launched an employee share scheme, giving staff a direct financial stake in the company. The move is part of its strategic HR approach to retention, talent attraction, and long-term workforce engagement in Ireland.

Author: Business Post

Ireland’s HR and management technology sector sees fresh consolidation as Dublin-based Boundless is acquired by global payments group Payoneer. The deal highlights growing demand for compliant international workforce management among scaling businesses.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Strategic human resources leadership is increasingly shaping organisational performance and resilience across sectors. Forward-looking HR practices that combine talent development, engagement, and operational insight are proving central to long-term organisational success. Looking back to last year, ‘Tusla, Child and Family Agency wins Best Public Sector HR Initiative at HR Leadership & Management Awards 2025’ demonstrates how a structured, inclusive programme can strengthen talent pipelines while reshaping perceptions of public sector careers. The Transition Year initiative exemplifies the impact of early engagement and scalable design in cultivating future-ready workforces, setting a benchmark for the 2026 awards cycle. Moreover, ‘Ireland ranked third in European hiring index, new study finds’ highlights the country’s strong position in talent acquisition and workforce competitiveness. This demonstrates that data-driven insights can guide more effective hiring and workforce planning. Meanwhile, ‘Scania Southeast Asia names Sharmeel Kaur as human resources director’ illustrates the global reach of strategic HR leadership. Her appointment reinforces the value of experienced leadership in shaping organisational culture and talent strategy. These stories underline how HR leaders are aligning strategy, innovation, and engagement to drive measurable workforce outcomes, build resilient organisations, and shape the future of work.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Rewinding to last year, Tusla, Child and Family Agency earned the Best Public Sector HR Initiative award at the HR Leadership & Management Awards 2025. Looking ahead, the 2026 awards cycle will spotlight new public sector HR initiatives shaping the future of workforce management.

Author: BW People

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has launched a Talent Mobility System to connect employees with global roles. The initiative aims to accelerate leadership development, engagement, and cross-border career growth across its 150,000-strong workforce.

Author: Human Resources Online

Sharmeel Kaur has been appointed human resources director at Scania Southeast Asia, based in Malaysia. She will drive HR strategy, talent development, culture alignment, and DEI initiatives, strengthening leadership and organisational resilience across the company.