People Strategy

HR leadership and management continue to evolve as strategic disciplines, shaped by shifting workforce expectations, regulatory complexity and global mobility. This edition reflects how people strategy is increasingly central to organisational confidence and long-term performance across sectors.

Celebrated for its forward-thinking approach last year, ‘Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail wins Best Health & Wellbeing Strategy at HR Leadership & Management Awards 2025’ highlighted how structured wellbeing frameworks can translate into sustained workforce engagement. That recognition sets a strong benchmark as attention turns towards the 2026 awards.

Alongside this, ‘Payoneer acquires Boundless to expand global workforce management’ points to the growing importance of scale and compliance in distributed employment models. Strategic consolidation is increasingly viewed as a means of simplifying complexity while enabling growth.

Lastly, ‘Maharashtra and Hokkaido accelerate international talent exchange’ reflects how talent strategy is extending beyond borders and sectors. International collaboration is reinforcing skills resilience in an increasingly interconnected labour market.

Together, these stories frame HR leadership as a discipline grounded in foresight, care and adaptability. They invite readers to explore how wellbeing, global reach and strategic intent are shaping the future of people management.