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Indian insurtech Plum raises $20.6m to expand employee health benefits platform
India-based insurtech startup Plum has raised ₹193 Cr ($20.6 Mn/€19.1 Mn) in Series B funding to scale its employee health benefits platform. The investment highlights rising enterprise demand for integrated workforce healthcare and HR-linked wellbeing solutions.
South Korean company partners with health centre for workplace wellness programme
A South Korean sleep brand has partnered with a public health centre for employee wellness programmes. The agreement establishes health monitoring, chronic disease management and occupational stress support for staff at the company's production facility.
Bank of Ireland invests in AI literacy training for entire workforce throughout 2026
Bank of Ireland is training staff for AI adoption with 20% of workforce engaging in AI or data fluency programmes. Over 1,100 employees completed data literacy courses whilst 1,200-plus participate in AI Academy initiatives.
Northern Ireland launches refreshed nursing staffing framework addressing workforce planning pressures
Northern Ireland's health department has launched a refreshed nursing and midwifery staffing framework addressing workforce planning and accountability. The policy represents the first major update since 2014, responding to mounting healthcare system pressures.
Irish career transition consultancy acquired in multi-million euro deal as outplacement demand surges
An Ireland-based leadership advisory and career transition consultancy has been acquired in a multi-million-euro deal. The 30-year-old company employs over 60 professionals and plans workforce expansion to 70 associate consultants within the first year.
Viatris Little Island wins Graduate Training Programme of the Year at HR Leadership & Management Awards 2025
Applauded for its standout Graduate Rotation Programme last year, Viatris Little Island was named winner of Graduate Training Programme of the Year at the HR Leadership & Management Awards 2025, demonstrating how structured talent development can deliver immediate business impact as the sector looks ahead to 2026. The award-winning initiative combined structured mentorship, hands-on problem-solving, and technical training to embed graduates into strategic roles, delivering measurable outcomes including reduced turnover and innovative solutions such as the SEEQ platform.
Strategic Asset, Operational Drag: How CHROs Can Close the Gap Between HR’s Ambition and Its Execution
BCG and WFPMA’s Creating People Advantage 2026 finds 65% of senior leaders view HR as a key business enabler, yet administrative overload, uneven AI adoption, and skills gaps are limiting the function’s strategic potential.
US hospital celebrates HR team during Healthcare HR Week for workforce support contributions
A US hospital has recognised its human resources team during Healthcare HR Week, highlighting their role in recruitment, onboarding and staff support. The HR professionals create workplace environments supporting the organisation's patient care mission.
US firm launches HR infrastructure valuation tool linking workforce quality to business exit price
A US business insurance provider has launched a free valuation tool assessing how HR infrastructure and employee benefits quality affect company sale prices. The tool benchmarks ten workforce risk categories against national transaction databases.
Northern Ireland hotel group adopts NHS workforce planning model as hospitality turnover hits 52%
A Northern Ireland hotel group has become the first tourism and hospitality business in the region to adopt an NHS-developed workforce planning methodology. The initiative addresses staffing challenges as hospitality turnover reaches 52%, significantly exceeding UK averages.
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