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DMH Stallard builds culture through benefits strategy
Law firm DMH Stallard has built a benefits-led culture achieving 100% staff satisfaction and Investors In People Gold accreditation, HR director Amanda Smith says. The approach centres on flexible benefits, hybrid working and feedback-driven policy design.
Fish4Dogs allows staff to bring dogs to work
Worcestershire-based dog food maker Fish4Dogs has introduced a dog-friendly office policy, allowing staff to bring pets to work daily. The scheme responds to growing employee demand for pet-inclusive workplace benefits across the UK.
Ireland's AI talent pipeline outpaces EU peers
Ireland is generating AI-related jobs at two to three times the pace of peer EU countries, according to a new government skills report. The findings signal a strengthening AI talent pipeline for employers competing for specialist skills.
Commercial Driver Apprenticeship Programme builds recruitment momentum
Ireland's Commercial Driver Apprenticeship Programme continues to build momentum, with employers including DACHSER Ireland recruiting for its September 2026 intake. The two-year earn-while-you-learn scheme addresses ongoing driver shortages across the sector.
Employee Ownership Ireland expands NI adviser panel
Employee Ownership Ireland has expanded its Northern Ireland feasibility study panel with five new advisers, including A&L Goodbody and TLT. New research finds almost 60% of Northern Ireland business owners want to learn more about employee ownership.
Miriam Manning to coordinate judging for HR Leadership & Management Awards 2026
Miriam Manning, Director of People and Culture at TELUS Digital Ireland, has been appointed Judging Coordinator for the HR Leadership & Management Awards 2026, bringing over 13 years of strategic HR leadership and transformational change management expertise. With Chartered Fellow CIPD membership and experience overseeing approximately 7,000 employees across Europe, she brings enterprise-scale people strategy capability and coaching culture development to support rigorous evaluation of award entries.
Amplify, Not Replace: How Irish HR and Payroll Leaders Can Capture the Full Value of AI Adoption
BrightPay’s Payroll Professionals Survey 2026 finds 56% of UK and Irish practitioners already use AI, while 70% want more training, giving HR leaders a clear mandate to invest in structured capability now.
Global Talent visa expansion widens overseas hiring route
The UK Government has expanded the Global Talent visa route to more than 100 businesses, including AstraZeneca, IBM and Jaguar Land Rover. The change eases overseas recruitment of specialist researchers for employers in R&D-intensive sectors.
Magara Law personalises benefits to boost retention
London-based employment law firm Magara Law has adopted a personalised employee benefits strategy, moving away from a one-size-fits-all approach. The 11-person firm's model highlights how small employers are rethinking reward to boost engagement and retention.
Waterland commits €250m to Irish business growth
Dublin-based private equity firm Waterland Ireland has committed €250 million to back Irish business growth over the next 18 months. Its portfolio has added more than 2,200 jobs since 2020, bringing total employment to around 4,900.
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