Stay Informed on Corporate Sustainability

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

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. Explore the full stories and stay informed on the trends shaping modern HR in this newsletter.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

After Louise O’Riordan’s 2025 win as HR Manager of the Year in the recently concluded HR Leadership & Management Awards, her achievement sets the benchmark as attention now turns to the leaders who will emerge in 2026.

Author: FinTech Global

Auditocity, a woman- and minority-owned HR tech company, raises $2M seed funding to expand AI-powered compliance audits, nationwide reach, real-time insights, risk detection, enterprise editions, partnerships, and HR transparency.

Author: The Wall Street Journal

Corporate tech and HR departments are increasingly collaborating to manage AI’s workforce impact. Companies like Microsoft, Cisco, Indeed, Netskope, and Moody’s are reshaping organisational structures to enhance productivity while mitigating job losses and burnout.

Author: The HR Director

INTOO UK & Ireland warns that the rise of “polygamous working,” where employees secretly juggle multiple jobs, increases burnout, legal risks, and performance issues. The firm urges transparency, supportive policies, and flexible cultures to safeguard wellbeing and productivity.

Author: RTE

A Government advisory report reveals AI jobs in Ireland have doubled since 2023, with strong global performance in AI talent supply and demand. The EGFSN highlights opportunities for productivity growth while emphasising the need for reskilling, upskilling, and ongoing monitoring of AI’s workforce impact.

Author: CHANNEL Pro.

Cybersecurity vendor Proofpoint expands its Cork hub with a new AI Innovation Centre, adding 45 specialist roles, including AI and LLM experts with plans to grow to 100. The centre enhances threat detection while ensuring data privacy.

Author: Travel and Tour World

UAE-based Rotana has appointed Fadi Batmani as Director of Human Resources at its Al Jaddaf Rotana Complex in Dubai. His role focuses on talent development, employee engagement, and aligning HR strategy with organisational growth.

Author: PYMNTS

US-based UKG has integrated Chime Workplace, a financial wellness suite, into its global HR ecosystem. The integration aims to enhance employee engagement, retention, and insights for HR teams worldwide.

Author: HR Today

Oatly, a Sweden-based plant-based dairy company, appoints Daniel Gualdino as Head of People for the UK & Ireland. He will lead HR strategy, organisational design, and employee experience to drive growth and a purpose-driven culture.