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Gloucestershire HR provider launches AI readiness guide as shadow AI usage reaches 71% of UK workforce
A UK-based HR consultancy has launched a free downloadable checklist and roundtable event series addressing workplace AI adoption after research shows 71% of UK employees have used AI tools at work. The initiative tackles "shadow AI" usage and policy development.
Northern Ireland regulator launches workplace health campaign as occupational illness costs exceed £390m annually
Northern Ireland's health and safety regulator has launched a multimedia campaign addressing workplace health risks after analysis estimates over 300 annual deaths from occupational exposures. The initiative targets lung disease, cancers and musculoskeletal disorders with employer guidance.
Northern Ireland HR professionals to convene for strategic people management breakfast
Northern Ireland's business community will convene for a people management breakfast event on 20th February in Belfast. The session addresses talent retention, multigenerational workforce management and values-led cultures as HR priorities intensify across organisations.
Testing services firm invests £2m in apprenticeships across UK and Ireland operations
A UK and Ireland-based testing and certification services provider has invested approximately £2 million (€2.34 million) in apprenticeships over five years, supporting over 450 employees. The 2025 intake of 130 apprentices represents the company's highest annual recruitment on record.
People Leadership Redefined
Human resources leadership has transcended traditional administrative boundaries to become a strategic driver of organisational performance, employee engagement and competitive advantage. This transformation reflects the profession's growing influence in shaping workplace culture and business outcomes. Bolstered by 2025’s accomplishments, the achievement recognised in 'Uisce Éireann wins Most Effective Use of Internal Communications at HR Leadership & Management Awards 2025' demonstrates how sophisticated communication strategies build organisational cohesion. Such recognition signals the sector's maturation and points towards continued innovation in employee engagement practices throughout 2026. Furthermore, 'Northern Ireland employers pay premium as skills become primary talent currency' reveals the fundamental shift in how organisations compete for talent in contemporary labour markets. This development underscores the strategic imperative for HR leaders to reimagine recruitment, development and retention frameworks around skills-based approaches. Lastly, 'Cumbrian HR consultancy marks growth with expanded people management team' illustrates the rising demand for specialist HR expertise as organisations navigate increasingly complex people challenges. Such expansion reflects confidence in the profession's value proposition and its capacity to deliver impact. These stories portray a profession embracing strategic complexity whilst delivering tangible results. Explore each article to understand how HR leadership is evolving to meet tomorrow's workplace demands.
Uisce Éireann wins Most Effective Use of Internal Communications at HR Leadership & Management Awards 2025
Commended for its transformative Zone platform last year, Uisce Éireann was named winner of Most Effective Use of Internal Communications at the HR Leadership & Management Awards 2025, demonstrating how digital innovation can unify dispersed workforces as the sector looks ahead to 2026.
Indian HR services provider launches IPO with workforce deployment exceeding 10,300
An India-based HR services provider has opened its initial public offering, seeking to raise Rs 17.04 crore (€1.85 million). The business-to-business workforce management company currently deploys over 10,300 personnel across client locations, offering end-to-end staffing and compliance solutions.
Cumbrian HR consultancy marks growth with expanded people management team
A Cumbria-based HR consultancy has grown from sole trader to supporting over 40 clients in two years. The firm's expansion includes specialist recruitment in neuroinclusion and learning development alongside charitable fundraising initiatives.
Gaeltacht workforce grows to nearly 10,000 as skills investment reaches record levels
A regional development agency in Ireland reports 681 new jobs created across Gaeltacht areas in 2025, with skills development and workforce training investments reaching €1.4 million. Apprenticeship participation increased substantially as employers compete for talent across seven counties.
Productivity gains drive Irish firms towards focused AI investment in people management
Irish businesses are transitioning from AI experimentation to focused investment as productivity gains become evident, new research shows. People management functions and workforce reimagination are central to adoption, though skills requirements and governance remain significant hurdles.
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