Australian analytics firm ExeQution Analytics creates 23 hybrid roles in Belfast as European hub opens
Australian trading analytics consultancy ExeQution Analytics is establishing a European delivery hub in Belfast, creating 23 hybrid roles over the next two years. The Sydney-founded firm chose Northern Ireland over Dublin for its European expansion.
Kinisla targets 100 new jobs and €300m investment as Kerry Dairy Ireland rebrand signals growth phase
Kerry Dairy Ireland has rebranded as Kinisla and announced a €300 million five-year investment programme alongside plans to create 100 new jobs over the next 12 to 24 months. The majority farmer-owned dairy business reported turnover of €1.4 billion for 2025.
Entries open for HR Leadership & Management Awards 2026
Entries are now open for the HR Leadership & Management Awards 2026, with Ireland's leading HR practitioners invited to showcase excellence across talent management, culture transformation, and employee engagement ahead of the June 19th deadline. The awards ceremony will take place on October 15th, 2026 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry, where winners will join the community of organisations recognised for driving innovation and setting benchmark standards across Ireland's HR sector.
Ahead of the Curve: How Irish HR Leaders Can Turn Pay Transparency Compliance Into a Strategic Advantage
HRLocker research finds just 4% of Irish SMEs are ready for the EU Pay Transparency Directive, despite employing two-thirds of the workforce, giving HR leaders a clear mandate to act before the June 2026 deadline.
Robinson Grace HR Consultancy marks 15 years with new hires and Construction Equipment Association partnership
Swindon-based Robinson Grace HR Consultancy is marking 15 years in business with two new team appointments and a new partnership with the Construction Equipment Association. The firm provides outsourced HR, employment law, and health and safety advice to UK businesses.
Popeyes launches in-house university and apprenticeship programme to develop talent across UK and Ireland
US restaurant chain Popeyes has launched Popeyes University and a new apprenticeship programme targeting 25 recruits across Level 3 and Level 4 hospitality qualifications. The initiative supports the company's continued UK and Ireland expansion.
Design ID Consulting becomes Northern Ireland's 20th employee-owned business through trust transition
Northern Ireland engineering consultancy Design ID Consulting has become the region's 20th employee-owned business, transferring a controlling shareholding into an Employee Ownership Trust. The move gives staff a direct stake in the firm as it marks 20 years in business.
Lidl Northern Ireland delivers second pay rise of 2026 with £756,000 workforce investment
Lidl Northern Ireland has announced a further £756,000 (€893,000) investment in employee pay, its second increase in 2026, bringing total pay investment to over £11 million (€13 Mn) since 2022. The increases are effective from 1 May 2026 across its 44-store network.
Dynamo becomes one of Ireland's few B Corp certified creative consultancies with people-first commitment
Irish creative consultancy Dynamo has achieved B Corp certification, joining a small number of Irish companies to meet B Lab's rigorous standards. The certification spans governance, employee wellbeing, environmental performance, and ethical business practices.
Flipdish shortlisted for Most Effective Employee Engagement Strategy at HR Leadership & Management Awards 2025
Shortlisted for Most Effective Employee Engagement Strategy last year, Flipdish earned recognition at the HR Leadership & Management Awards 2025, demonstrating how structured employee-leadership collaboration can deliver measurable cultural and commercial outcomes as the sector looks ahead to 2026. The finalist entry highlighted the Employee Engagement Offsite, a bi-annual two-day initiative launched in 2024 that brought together employee representatives and senior leadership, achieving a 10% increase in teamwork scores, 7% rise in overall engagement, and correlation with 70% growth in the company's POS product line.
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