SD Worx Ireland claims dual recognition at HR Leadership & Management Awards 2025

Singled out for exceptional strategic execution last year, SD Worx Ireland secured dual recognition at the HR Leadership & Management Awards 2025, winning both Most Effective Rewards & Recognition Strategy and Best Workplace awards for its comprehensive approach to HR and rewards integration.

The award-winning programme addressed the complex challenge of harmonising legacy Irish policies with pan-European benefits frameworks, creating a cohesive strategy that drives retention, engagement, and performance across a culturally diverse workforce. By balancing local market expectations with continental standards, SD Worx Ireland developed an integrated model that delivers both operational consistency and competitive differentiation.

Central to the programme's success are initiatives including the innovative Workation policy, peer-nominated Employee of the Quarter awards, and full adoption of the MyMove performance management system. These elements combine to create a total rewards framework where recognition, development, and work-life integration reinforce organisational values and business objectives.

The results demonstrate measurable impact: higher engagement scores, equitable pay structures, increased internal promotions, and a workplace culture that positions SD Worx Ireland as an employer of choice in a competitive talent market.

The dual recognition reflects evolving standards within the HR Leadership & Management Awards, where leading organisations are distinguished not only by individual programme excellence but by their capacity to deliver integrated people strategies that align culture, performance, and commercial outcomes.

As the 2026 awards cycle approaches, SD Worx Ireland's achievement sets a benchmark for organisations navigating post-acquisition integration, international expansion, or total rewards modernisation. The question now is: which teams will drive the next wave of innovation in workplace culture and strategic reward design this 2026?

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