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Aureol Global Connections makes three senior appointments after 1,022 per cent growth since founding

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Dublin-based Aureol Global Connections has appointed three senior hires following 1,022 per cent compounded growth since its 2022 founding. The appointments support expansion across Ireland, the UK, and Europe in construction, engineering, and manufacturing recruitment.

OpenAI to triple Dublin workforce to 350 as European headquarters expands into Silicon Docks

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

OpenAI is tripling its Dublin workforce to 350 and leasing 8,000 sq m in Silicon Docks for its European headquarters. The expansion sharpens competition for AI engineering and operations talent across Ireland.

Irish-founded London agency Eulogy transitions to Employee Ownership Trust

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Irish-founded London communications agency Eulogy has transitioned to an Employee Ownership Trust, placing ownership in the hands of its staff. The move positions employee ownership as both a succession strategy and a long-term retention and culture tool.

Juracy Antunes joins HR Leadership & Management Awards 2026 judging panel

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Juracy Antunes, Head of HR at the National Screening Service Ireland and founder of GetHired.ie, joins the judging panel for the HR Leadership & Management Awards 2026, bringing international experience in recruitment, career development, and diversity and inclusion across healthcare, public service, and multinational sectors. As a board director, author, and speaker fluent in multiple languages, he brings cross-cultural insight and practical expertise in supporting career progression and inclusive workplace practices to evaluate HR initiatives that drive talent development and organisational inclusion.

Durham Cricket appoints Shrewd HR as official partner

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Shrewd HR has been appointed Official HR Partner of Durham Cricket, extending a partnership that began through player sponsorship in 2024. The deal reflects a growing HR consultancy specialism in supporting sports organisations' people and leadership needs.

Bigwave Marketing secures real Living Wage accreditation

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Bigwave Marketing, a Devon-based B Corp agency, has been accredited as a real Living Wage employer by the Living Wage Foundation. The move matters to HR leaders weighing fair pay accreditation as a recruitment and retention lever.

Quality Over Quantity: How Irish HR Leaders Can Turn the Shift to Long-Term Hiring Into Lasting Competitive Advantage

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Matrix Recruitment finds single-interview hires fell from 31% to 21% in H1 2026 as Irish employers prioritise long-term fit, while hybrid roles attract 40% more applicants than full office-based equivalents.

Ulster University report forecasts Northern Ireland workforce to exceed one million jobs by 2032

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Ulster University's Economic Policy Centre forecasts Northern Ireland's workforce will pass one million jobs by 2032. The report flags staff turnover costs, skills shortages, and demographic pressures as the region's key workforce planning challenges.

ReSHAPE skills platform generates €7m economic impact across Irish Midlands region

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

An Indecon assessment has found that Ireland's ReSHAPE skills platform generated €7 million in economic impact from a €4.15 million investment. The AI-powered tool has supported 98 Midlands enterprises and 2,064 learners to date.

Allpro People Group acquires Eos Talent and targets 30 new jobs across Ireland and Middle East

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Offaly-founded Allpro People Group has acquired HR consultancy Eos Talent and plans to create 30 jobs over three years. The deal broadens the group's human capital platform across recruitment, HR advisory, and executive search.

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