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O'Reilly Consulting Group appoints Ronan Berry as managing partner amid SME regulatory pressure
Irish HR consultancy O'Reilly Consulting Group has appointed Ronan Berry as managing partner as demand for expert SME employment support intensifies. The hire comes amid rising regulatory complexity and a surge in international hiring across Ireland.
Aura Leisure shortlisted for Best Learning & Development Strategy at HR Leadership & Management Awards 2025
Shortlisted for Best Learning & Development Strategy last year, Aura Leisure earned recognition at the HR Leadership & Management Awards 2025, demonstrating how structured talent development can elevate standards across Ireland's largest leisure operator as the sector looks ahead to 2026. The finalist entry highlighted how L&D functions as a core pillar within Aura's People Strategy, delivering Training Academies, the Aspire programme, leadership development, mentoring initiatives, and industry partnerships to maintain competitive advantage in a highly specialised sector.
The Experienced Workforce Gap: Why Supporting Older Workers’ Wellbeing Is HR’s Next Strategic Priority
Verve Healthcare’s 2026 survey finds only 45% of workers aged 55+ feel supported when ill, exposing an age wellbeing gap that risks talent, productivity, and institutional knowledge.
NMK Electronics partners with MAGO to advance workplace collaboration across the Middle East
Middle East AV distributor NMK Electronics has partnered with collaboration platform MAGO to deliver simpler, more integrated meeting environments for organisations across the region. The tie-up targets growing demand for intuitive, platform-agnostic workplace collaboration tools.
Emrill records surge in employee counselling uptake as UAE firm expands wellbeing programme
UAE-based facilities management provider Emrill has recorded a 230% rise in employee counselling uptake through its 'A Better You' programme. The initiative is delivered in partnership with LifeWorks.
HR Buddy partners with Irish Life Wellbeing to strengthen workplace support offering
Irish HR consultancy HR Buddy has partnered with Irish Life Wellbeing to integrate a wellbeing resource library into its Manager platform. The tie-up reflects growing employer focus on accessible, technology-led employee wellbeing support.
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.
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