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Arlo Technologies International shortlisted for Best Use of CSR in HR at HR Leadership & Management Awards 2025

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Shortlisted for Best Use of CSR in HR last year, Arlo Technologies International earned recognition at the HR Leadership & Management Awards 2025, demonstrating how ethical business principles can extend from product excellence to people strategy as the sector looks ahead to 2026. The finalist entry highlighted the organisation's commitment to conducting operations in a socially responsible, ethical, and sustainable manner, applying the same rigorous standards that define its security solutions to employee experience and workplace culture.

Raising the Bar: How HR Leaders in Ireland and the UK Can Turn Legislative Pressure Into Organisational Strength

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Freeths’ 2026 Employment Survey finds performance management, legislative compliance, and hybrid culture as HR’s defining priorities, with direct implications for Irish employers navigating the EU Pay Transparency Directive and a reshaped employee relations landscape.

Royal Voluntary Service calls on UK employers to double volunteering hours as workplace morale declines

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

UK charity Royal Voluntary Service has launched a campaign urging employers to double employee volunteering hours by 2028. The initiative calls on organisations to pledge three practical steps to expand volunteering participation.

OpenAI secures London office to expand UK workforce as AI talent strategy accelerates

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

US AI company OpenAI is expanding its UK workforce with a new 88,500 sq ft London office in King's Cross, set to open next year with capacity for 544 workers. The move follows OpenAI's decision to shelve its Stargate UK data centre project citing energy costs and regulation.

MayWe signs Age-friendly Employer Pledge to champion older workers in Belfast

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Belfast-based arts and cultural management company MayWe has signed the Age-friendly Employer Pledge, committing to improve recruitment, retention, and development opportunities for workers aged 50 and over. The pledge is led by the Centre for Ageing Better.

Laois employers invited to workforce development workshop as AI and talent pressures reshape the labour market

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Laois County Council and Laois Chamber Alliance have partnered to host a workforce development workshop for employers in Portlaoise on 17 April 2026. The event addresses recruitment, retention, AI adoption, and skills planning for businesses across County Laois.

People Management Solutions marks 25 years supporting Northern Ireland employers with outsourced HR expertise

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Northern Ireland HR consultancy People Management Solutions is marking 25 years in business, having grown from a spare room start-up into a trusted outsourced HR partner for SMEs. The firm was co-founded by Deirdre Kelly and Christine Swail.

Cully shortlisted for Best Workplace Diversity Strategy at HR Leadership & Management Awards 2025

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Shortlisted for Best Workplace Diversity Strategy last year, Cully earned recognition at the HR Leadership & Management Awards 2025, demonstrating how embedded inclusion can deliver measurable workforce transformation as the sector looks ahead to 2026. The finalist entry highlighted a 40% increase in international hires and representation from over 19 nationalities, achieved through inclusive onboarding, cultural engagement initiatives, and sustained leadership commitment that positions diversity as a driver of innovation and organisational performance.

From Data to Action: How HR Leaders Can Turn Europe’s Engagement Crisis Into Competitive Advantage

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Gallup’s 2026 State of the Global Workplace report finds global engagement fell to 20%, with Ireland at just 9% — giving HR leaders a clear mandate to invest in managers, job design, and wellbeing.

Legal & General adds Spectrum.Life digital mental health pathway to employee benefits platform

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

UK insurer Legal & General has added a digital mental health pathway provided by Spectrum.Life to its Spark app for group protection clients. The service is available to entire workforces and their immediate families across the UK and Ireland.

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