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HR Path acquires UK's ModusForce
French HR consulting firm HR Path has acquired UK-based Dayforce specialist ModusForce, deepening its expertise across HCM, payroll and workforce management. The deal extends HR Path's fourth UK and Ireland acquisition since 2024.
Skillnet Ireland promotes farm sector upskilling supports
Skillnet Ireland has used the National Ploughing Championships to promote its government-funded upskilling supports for farmers and agri-food businesses. The agency's programmes have engaged over 6,000 farm businesses.
Payslip launches EU pay transparency platform
Irish payroll technology company Payslip has launched Lecora, a platform to help multinational employers comply with the EU Pay Transparency Directive. The tool manages gender pay gap reporting and employee pay information requests.
Gilbert-Ash extends safety campaign across UK and Ireland
Belfast-based contractor Gilbert-Ash has taken its Safety In Numbers health and safety campaign to construction sites across the UK and Ireland. The initiative encourages workers to report hazards, reflecting growing employer investment in frontline safety culture.
Neil Hughes joins HR Leadership & Management Awards 2026 judging panel
Neil Hughes, Director of Human Capital Consulting at Grant Thornton Ireland, joins the judging panel for the HR Leadership & Management Awards 2026, bringing over 25 years of senior HR leadership and organisational transformation expertise across public and private sectors. With extensive background in HR operating model design, organisational restructuring, and large-scale transformation programmes, he brings strategic consulting perspective to evaluating how HR functions design and execute people strategies aligned with organisational priorities.
Ready to Lead: How Irish HR Leaders Can Turn the AI Career Revolution Into Lasting Organisational Advantage
Microsoft Ireland’s 2026 Work Trend Index finds 47% of Irish workers are reconsidering their careers due to AI, with 48% changing employer in the past year, giving HR leaders a clear mandate to build AI capability and redesign people frameworks.
Stream agrees to acquire Salary Finance
Global workplace finance platform Stream has agreed to acquire UK-based Salary Finance, creating a combined business reaching 5.5 million British workers. The deal extends employer access to earned wage access, savings and financial coaching tools.
Incentifi launches UK beta with Watson backing
London-based employee wellbeing startup Incentifi has launched a UK beta programme and secured investment from Marcus Watson, Chairman of Adoreum Partners. The platform rewards employee activity and wellbeing with travel and financial benefits.
Kirby Group creates 50 jobs in Cape Town
Limerick-headquartered engineering firm Kirby Group is creating 50 new jobs after opening a second office in Cape Town, South Africa. The expansion will double its South African workforce to more than 110 employees.
Tesco distribution workers accept 4.5% pay rise
More than 3,000 Tesco warehouse workers and HGV drivers have accepted a 4.5% pay rise, avoiding strike action across Belfast, Didcot, Doncaster and Thurrock sites. The deal follows Unite's rejection of an initial 4% offer.
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