Stay Informed on Corporate Sustainability

Author: The Wall Street Journal

Corporate tech and HR departments are increasingly collaborating to manage AI’s workforce impact. Companies like Microsoft, Cisco, Indeed, Netskope, and Moody’s are reshaping organisational structures to enhance productivity while mitigating job losses and burnout.

Author: The HR Director

INTOO UK & Ireland warns that the rise of “polygamous working,” where employees secretly juggle multiple jobs, increases burnout, legal risks, and performance issues. The firm urges transparency, supportive policies, and flexible cultures to safeguard wellbeing and productivity.

Author: RTE

A Government advisory report reveals AI jobs in Ireland have doubled since 2023, with strong global performance in AI talent supply and demand. The EGFSN highlights opportunities for productivity growth while emphasising the need for reskilling, upskilling, and ongoing monitoring of AI’s workforce impact.

Author: CHANNEL Pro.

Cybersecurity vendor Proofpoint expands its Cork hub with a new AI Innovation Centre, adding 45 specialist roles, including AI and LLM experts with plans to grow to 100. The centre enhances threat detection while ensuring data privacy.

Author: Travel and Tour World

UAE-based Rotana has appointed Fadi Batmani as Director of Human Resources at its Al Jaddaf Rotana Complex in Dubai. His role focuses on talent development, employee engagement, and aligning HR strategy with organisational growth.

Author: PYMNTS

US-based UKG has integrated Chime Workplace, a financial wellness suite, into its global HR ecosystem. The integration aims to enhance employee engagement, retention, and insights for HR teams worldwide.

Author: HR Today

Oatly, a Sweden-based plant-based dairy company, appoints Daniel Gualdino as Head of People for the UK & Ireland. He will lead HR strategy, organisational design, and employee experience to drive growth and a purpose-driven culture.

Author: Business Plus

Accenture Ireland appoints Wendy Walsh to lead talent and organisation, focusing on HR transformation and people strategies. The role will support clients in leveraging AI and continuous learning to strengthen leadership, culture, and organisational resilience.

Author: Connacht Tribune

HR and people professionals in Ireland are prioritising the alignment of talent strategies with organisational goals. CIPD’s latest study highlights workforce planning, skills gaps, and regulatory changes as key challenges for HR leaders.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Human resources leadership is once again proving its strategic weight in shaping business outcomes. The sector is moving beyond operational efficiency to redefine what organisational resilience means in a rapidly changing world. Applegreen wins HR Team of the Year – Large at HR Leadership & Management Awards 2025 shows how excellence in people strategy is being recognised not merely for internal culture but as a driver of corporate strength. The company’s success reflects a wider recognition of HR’s influence on strategic agility and long-term value creation. That shift is echoed in Irish HR leaders stress aligning people strategy with business goals, which captures how firms are recalibrating priorities amid cost pressures and digital transformation. The conversation is no longer about HR supporting the business but about HR being the business. Finally, UKG integrates Chime Workplace to enhance employee financial wellness highlights how technology partnerships are shaping the next frontier in workforce care. Financial wellbeing is fast becoming a business imperative, tying employee security directly to productivity and retention. Explore how forward-thinking HR leadership continues to define the future of business success.