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People First: Why Irish HR Leaders Must Own the AI Readiness Challenge Before It Owns Them
The Coders Guild finds 95% of HR leaders face rising workloads as AI pressure grows, yet only 24% of organisations have a workforce AI strategy, giving HR a clear mandate to invest in people first.
Kora HR rebrands after doubling turnover in three years
Bridgend-based HR consultancy Kora HR, formerly Highfield HR, has more than doubled its turnover in three years and is targeting further growth through a national rebrand. The company plans expansion via new contracts, service growth and acquisitions.
Estama partners with Retail Trust on staff wellbeing
Property and asset management specialist Estama has partnered with the Retail Trust to strengthen employee wellbeing support across its UK workforce. The deal gives staff access to counselling, financial guidance and manager mental health training.
Aureol Global Connections makes three senior appointments after 1,022 per cent growth since founding
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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