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McDonald's UK launches 2,500-placement work experience scheme to address youth unemployment
McDonald's UK has launched what it claims is the largest work experience programme in the UK, offering 2,500 paid placements targeting young people not in education, employment, or training. Youth unemployment currently stands at 14.3% in the UK.
Vodafone Ireland opens Dublin headquarters as hybrid working model anchors 850-strong city centre workforce
Vodafone Ireland has opened a new 63,000 sq ft Dublin city centre headquarters at St Stephen's Green, housing over 850 staff under a hybrid working model. The move accompanies a €360 million investment in network and digital infrastructure through 2030.
MongoDB announces 200 new Irish jobs and €74m investment as hybrid workforce expands by 2027
US database software company MongoDB has announced 200 new jobs at its Irish operation as part of a €74 million investment, targeting a 50% increase in its hybrid Irish workforce by 2027. Roles span engineering, product development, and customer-facing functions.
Peel Ports Group launches free prostate cancer testing for male employees across UK and Ireland sites
UK port operator Peel Ports Group has launched a free prostate cancer testing initiative for all male staff across its UK and Ireland sites. The programme is delivered in partnership with the Errol McKellar Foundation.
Arlo Technologies International shortlisted for Best Use of CSR in HR at HR Leadership & Management Awards 2025
Shortlisted for Best Use of CSR in HR last year, Arlo Technologies International earned recognition at the HR Leadership & Management Awards 2025, demonstrating how ethical business principles can extend from product excellence to people strategy as the sector looks ahead to 2026. The finalist entry highlighted the organisation's commitment to conducting operations in a socially responsible, ethical, and sustainable manner, applying the same rigorous standards that define its security solutions to employee experience and workplace culture.
Raising the Bar: How HR Leaders in Ireland and the UK Can Turn Legislative Pressure Into Organisational Strength
Freeths’ 2026 Employment Survey finds performance management, legislative compliance, and hybrid culture as HR’s defining priorities, with direct implications for Irish employers navigating the EU Pay Transparency Directive and a reshaped employee relations landscape.
Royal Voluntary Service calls on UK employers to double volunteering hours as workplace morale declines
UK charity Royal Voluntary Service has launched a campaign urging employers to double employee volunteering hours by 2028. The initiative calls on organisations to pledge three practical steps to expand volunteering participation.
OpenAI secures London office to expand UK workforce as AI talent strategy accelerates
US AI company OpenAI is expanding its UK workforce with a new 88,500 sq ft London office in King's Cross, set to open next year with capacity for 544 workers. The move follows OpenAI's decision to shelve its Stargate UK data centre project citing energy costs and regulation.
MayWe signs Age-friendly Employer Pledge to champion older workers in Belfast
Belfast-based arts and cultural management company MayWe has signed the Age-friendly Employer Pledge, committing to improve recruitment, retention, and development opportunities for workers aged 50 and over. The pledge is led by the Centre for Ageing Better.
Laois employers invited to workforce development workshop as AI and talent pressures reshape the labour market
Laois County Council and Laois Chamber Alliance have partnered to host a workforce development workshop for employers in Portlaoise on 17 April 2026. The event addresses recruitment, retention, AI adoption, and skills planning for businesses across County Laois.
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