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Vision Express boosts group risk benefits education

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

High street retailer Vision Express has strengthened staff education around its group risk benefits, including life assurance, critical illness cover and income protection. The approach highlights how communication, not just provision, drives employee benefits uptake.

Gi Group Holding invests in Irish HR firm Harmonics

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Gi Group Holding has invested in Harmonics, an Irish outplacement, change consulting and recruitment firm, marking its fourth Irish acquisition. Terms were not disclosed as the deal expands Gi Group's HR services portfolio in the Irish market.

Aviva launches wellbeing seminar programme for employers

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Aviva has launched a free workplace wellbeing seminar programme for its pension clients, covering mental health, neurodiversity and physical wellbeing. The initiative gives employers expert guidance to build confidence in supporting their workforce's wellbeing needs.

Ainm targets European growth with AI HR platform

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Cork-founded HR technology firm Ainm plans to create 10 jobs over the next three years as it targets European expansion with its AI-powered HR platform. The tool helps small and medium-sized businesses manage employment law compliance.

Ross O'Neill joins HR Leadership & Management Awards 2026 judging panel

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Ross O'Neill, Founder and Managing Director of Workbly, joins the judging panel for the HR Leadership & Management Awards 2026, bringing evidence-based expertise in engagement and culture measurement developed through his unique methodology now widely adopted across industries. As creator of the Best Employer Mark certification, he brings rigorous standards and genuine passion for recognising organisations that achieve consistently high performance across every dimension of the employee experience.

Ireland’s AI Opportunity: How HR Leaders Can Ensure Every Worker and Organisation Captures the Advantage

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The EGFSN’s Irish Labour Market and AI in 2026 report finds Ireland is generating AI jobs at three times the pace of the US and ranks 2nd in the EU for AI skills, giving HR leaders a mandate to close the adoption gap now.

DMH Stallard builds culture through benefits strategy

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Law firm DMH Stallard has built a benefits-led culture achieving 100% staff satisfaction and Investors In People Gold accreditation, HR director Amanda Smith says. The approach centres on flexible benefits, hybrid working and feedback-driven policy design.

Fish4Dogs allows staff to bring dogs to work

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Worcestershire-based dog food maker Fish4Dogs has introduced a dog-friendly office policy, allowing staff to bring pets to work daily. The scheme responds to growing employee demand for pet-inclusive workplace benefits across the UK.

Ireland's AI talent pipeline outpaces EU peers

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Ireland is generating AI-related jobs at two to three times the pace of peer EU countries, according to a new government skills report. The findings signal a strengthening AI talent pipeline for employers competing for specialist skills.

Commercial Driver Apprenticeship Programme builds recruitment momentum

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Ireland's Commercial Driver Apprenticeship Programme continues to build momentum, with employers including DACHSER Ireland recruiting for its September 2026 intake. The two-year earn-while-you-learn scheme addresses ongoing driver shortages across the sector.

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