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Lidl announces €11m workforce investment with 4% total rewards increase

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

A supermarket retailer has announced an €11 million investment in employee pay increases across Ireland, benefiting 5,500 employees. The investment includes salary rises and enhanced benefits including pension contributions, private healthcare and personal insurance coverage.

Northern Ireland agricultural college launches water quality training for agri-professionals

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

A Northern Ireland agricultural college has launched water quality training for agri-professionals working with farmers. The initiative strengthens knowledge and promotes best practice as part of a sustainable agriculture programme supporting professional development.

Shannon-based digital agency opens Dublin office as workforce expansion accelerates

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

An Ireland-based digital marketing agency has opened a Dublin office following a major client win with Tesco Ireland. The Shannon-headquartered company now employs 60 people and plans to attract additional talent through its capital presence.

Mater Misericordiae University Hospital wins Most Effective Recruitment & Retention Strategy at HR Leadership & Management Awards 2025

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Acknowledged for its ambitious Rock Wing expansion programme last year, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital was named winner of Most Effective Recruitment & Retention Strategy at the HR Leadership & Management Awards 2025, demonstrating how collaborative workforce planning can deliver complex healthcare infrastructure goals as the sector looks ahead to 2026. The award-winning initiative addressed the critical challenge of recruiting 350 nurses by the end of 2024 to support the opening of the new Rock Wing, combining strategic workforce planning with multidisciplinary collaboration to meet aggressive timelines in a competitive talent market.

Indian engineering firm promotes internal HR leader to chief human resources officer

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

An Indian engineering and construction company has promoted its internal HR leader to chief human resources officer after two years in business HR leadership. The appointment signals continuity in people strategy as infrastructure operations scale nationwide.

Stockport Council launches free workplace wellbeing resources for local employers

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

A UK local authority is offering free workplace wellbeing resources to businesses, charities and community organisations. The initiative provides downloadable assets, activity packs and templates based on five evidence-based actions to improve employee mental health.

Ambulance service secures £25,000 for staff wellbeing garden addressing mental health support

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

An ambulance service charity in England has secured approximately £25,000 (€29,250) to create a wellbeing garden for staff at its Peterborough station. The initiative addresses employee mental health support through purpose-built outdoor sanctuary spaces.

Digital bank to double Dublin workforce to 70 as European headquarters expansion accelerates

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

A UK-based digital bank plans to almost double its Dublin workforce to 70 employees by mid-2027, following a €71 million capital injection. The expansion creates roles across operations, risk, compliance, technology and financial crime prevention at its European headquarters.

Google Cloud appoints managing director for manufacturing and Ireland operations

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Google Cloud has appointed a veteran transformation leader as managing director for manufacturing, industry and Ireland within its UK and Ireland organisation. The expanded role consolidates sector strategy with regional leadership as AI adoption accelerates.

Irish events agency completes first acquisition with workforce expansion planned

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

An Irish events company has completed its first acquisition of a Dublin-based agency, expected to create up to 10 new roles over two years. The deal expands delivery capacity across corporate and public sector events whilst consolidating operations.

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