Stay Informed on Corporate Sustainability
Explore industry news, insights, and updates from the HR Leadership & Management Awards.
Sort by 
Empowered Leadership
The HR leadership and management industry is increasingly defined by its ability to balance people, purpose, and performance at scale. Organisations that align strategy with culture are setting the standard for sustainable growth and employee engagement. Honoured for innovative practices in 2025, recognition of socially responsible practice highlighted how HR can influence wider organisational impact. ‘WeCan wins Best Use of CSR at HR Leadership & Management Awards 2025’ demonstrates how corporate social responsibility continues to inform leadership thinking ahead of the 2026 awards. Furthermore, employee wellbeing is now a strategic priority rather than a peripheral concern. ‘DHL partners the movement to normalise mental health at work’ illustrates the growing emphasis on workplace culture and the tangible steps organisations are taking to foster psychological safety. Lastly, integration and scalability are defining the next phase of HR operational excellence. ‘Shuttlerock unifies people and finance systems to support global growth’ reflects how technology and systems alignment underpin sustainable organisational expansion. Taken together, these stories showcase how leadership, culture, and systems converge to shape high-performing workplaces. Explore each article to see how these initiatives are driving HR innovation forward.
WeCan wins Best Use of CSR at HR Leadership & Management Awards 2025
Applauded for its purpose-driven initiatives last year, WeCan was named winner of the Best Use of CSR at the HR Leadership & Management Awards 2025, highlighting how sustainability and inclusive employment can create lasting organisational and societal impact as the sector looks ahead to 2026.
LHH launches advisory practice to reshape workforce strategy
A global talent solutions provider is launching a new advisory practice to help organisations reshape workforce strategy amid accelerating AI adoption. The move reflects growing demand for integrated, enterprise-wide approaches to people and capability planning.
Shuttlerock unifies people and finance systems to support global growth
A New Zealand-based digital production technology company has overhauled its people and finance infrastructure to support global growth. The move highlights how integrated platforms are being used to manage complexity, compliance and workforce decision-making at scale.
SONI adopts accreditation to strengthen workplace support
Northern Ireland’s electricity system operator is adopting a structured learning framework to support staff through a key life-stage transition. The initiative reflects how employers are embedding wellbeing knowledge into everyday people management.
Lithuania promotes corporate travel links with Ireland
Lithuania, a Baltic EU country with a growing tourism and wellness offering, is stepping up engagement with Irish partners. A trade mission in Dublin is opening new commercial pathways for corporate travel, meetings and wellbeing-focused programmes.
DHL partners the movement to normalise mental health at work
DHL’s Irish operations are partnering with a local mental health initiative to embed open dialogue and psychological safety in the workplace. The collaboration highlights how large employers are formalising wellbeing as part of organisational culture.
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.
Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail wins Best Health & Wellbeing Strategy at HR Leadership & Management Awards 2025
Recognised for its people-first approach last year, Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail was named winner of the Best Health & Wellbeing Strategy at the HR Leadership & Management Awards 2025, highlighting how embedded wellbeing can drive workforce resilience as the sector looks ahead to 2026.
HR Path expands Dayforce practice through Enforce merger
HR Path has merged with Dallas-based Enforce to expand its Dayforce HRIS and payroll outsourcing services in North America. The merger strengthens HR Path’s global HR consulting footprint, enhancing advisory, implementation, and managed services offerings.
Discover What's Happening
Explore our newsletters
Join our Newsletter to receive the latest industry trends, expert tips, and exclusive insights delivered straight to your inbox!
.png)
