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Irish labour force nears three million workers

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Ireland's labour force rose to 2.99 million in the second quarter of 2026, per the Central Statistics Office, with employment up 0.8% despite a rising jobless rate. The figures signal slowing but resilient hiring conditions for employers.

Medmark secures Phoenix Equity Partners investment

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Medmark, Ireland's largest occupational healthcare provider, has secured a strategic investment from UK private equity firm Phoenix Equity Partners to fund growth and acquisitions. The deal will expand employee health and wellbeing services for employers across Ireland.

Finalists announced for HR Leadership & Management Awards 2026

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The finalists for the HR Leadership & Management Awards 2026 have been announced, showcasing Ireland's leading HR practitioners across twenty categories spanning talent acquisition, culture transformation, leadership development, and organisational excellence. Winners will be revealed at the Awards Ceremony on October 15th, 2026 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry, where the HR community will celebrate the organisations and leaders shaping the future of work in Ireland.

From Reactive to Strategic: How Irish HR Leaders Can Build Workforce Planning Into a Lasting Competitive Advantage

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

SD Worx finds 43.3% of UK employers lack sufficient staff, with 60% now treating workforce planning as a critical priority, giving Irish HR leaders a clear mandate to redesign capacity strategy now.

TransUnion UK earns menopause-friendly employer accreditation

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Global insights firm TransUnion has achieved Menopause Friendly Accreditation for its UK operations, recognising its support for employees experiencing menopause. The accreditation reflects growing employer investment in menopause-inclusive workplace practices.

Dalton Park earns 2-Star Fitwel wellbeing certification

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Dalton Park, a County Durham shopping centre managed by Savills, has achieved a 2-Star Fitwel Certification recognising its work on employee wellbeing, sustainability and workplace facilities. The rating followed a two-year assessment of improvements across the site.

ATU launches green skills training for construction workers

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Atlantic Technological University has launched free green skills training for construction workers across Northern Ireland and Ireland's border counties. The EU-funded programme gives employers a new route to upskill staff in sustainable construction.

Ekco launches platform to track workplace AI use

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Dublin-based cybersecurity firm Ekco has invested €4 million in Ekco AI, a platform that gives employers visibility over employees' use of AI tools. The launch responds to growing shadow AI risk and EU AI Act transparency obligations.

Workday shares surge on Silver Lake takeover talks

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

US software provider Workday, whose enterprise HR platform is used by employers globally, has seen its shares surge amid reports of takeover talks with private equity firm Silver Lake. No formal offer or price has been confirmed.

Katy Lumsden joins HR Leadership & Management Awards 2026 judging panel

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Katy Lumsden, Head of Human Resources at the National Library of Ireland, joins the judging panel for the HR Leadership & Management Awards 2026, bringing values-led, creative HR leadership grounded in systems thinking, leader-follower dynamics, and generative organisational engagement. With a background spanning visual communications and calligraphy, and expertise in developing leadership and followership programmes through Know No Bounds, she brings unique perspective on building resilient, transparent, and equitable workplace cultures that balance systemic excellence with human-centred practice.

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