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Ambulance service secures £25,000 for staff wellbeing garden addressing mental health support
An ambulance service charity in England has secured approximately £25,000 (€29,250) to create a wellbeing garden for staff at its Peterborough station. The initiative addresses employee mental health support through purpose-built outdoor sanctuary spaces.
Digital bank to double Dublin workforce to 70 as European headquarters expansion accelerates
A UK-based digital bank plans to almost double its Dublin workforce to 70 employees by mid-2027, following a €71 million capital injection. The expansion creates roles across operations, risk, compliance, technology and financial crime prevention at its European headquarters.
Google Cloud appoints managing director for manufacturing and Ireland operations
Google Cloud has appointed a veteran transformation leader as managing director for manufacturing, industry and Ireland within its UK and Ireland organisation. The expanded role consolidates sector strategy with regional leadership as AI adoption accelerates.
Irish events agency completes first acquisition with workforce expansion planned
An Irish events company has completed its first acquisition of a Dublin-based agency, expected to create up to 10 new roles over two years. The deal expands delivery capacity across corporate and public sector events whilst consolidating operations.
Talent Without Borders
HR leadership is entering a period of genuine momentum, as organisations rethink how they attract, develop, and deploy talent at scale. The profession is proving itself increasingly central to the strategic decisions that define long-term success. Building upon last year’s exemplary achievements, the HR Leadership and Management Awards 2025 offered a timely moment to celebrate those raising the bar, with 'SD Worx Ireland claims dual recognition at HR Leadership & Management Awards 2025' setting an encouraging precedent for the 2026 awards ahead. The standard of practice recognised reflects a profession maturing with real confidence. Furthermore, 'Data centre equipment manufacturer announces 200-job expansion across Ireland' illustrates how rapid sectoral growth is placing fresh demands on HR teams to deliver workforce strategies at pace. It underscores the operational significance of strong people leadership. Lastly, 'US firms expand nearshore hiring strategy to revenue teams across Latin America' reflects a broader shift in how organisations approach talent acquisition beyond traditional boundaries. Nearshore strategies are fast becoming a mainstream lever for competitive growth. These stories point to a profession that is both ambitious and adaptable. Explore each article to understand the forces reshaping HR leadership today.
SD Worx Ireland claims dual recognition at HR Leadership & Management Awards 2025
Awarded for harmonising legacy and European HR policies last year, SD Worx Ireland won dual awards at the HR Leadership & Management Awards 2025, setting new standards for integrated people strategy as the sector looks ahead to 2026.
Indian financial services firm appoints HR head to drive talent strategy and workforce transformation
An Indian financial services firm has appointed an HR veteran as head of human resources to lead talent strategy and people transformation. The mandate includes strengthening leadership pipelines, workforce planning and advancing organisational growth amid competitive pressures.
US firms expand nearshore hiring strategy to revenue teams across Latin America
US companies are expanding nearshore hiring beyond engineering to include sales, customer success and support teams in Latin America, a recruitment firm reports. The shift delivers 50-60% payroll savings whilst maintaining workday overlap and cultural alignment.
Irish employers shift to skills-focused hiring as labour market discipline intensifies, report finds
Irish employers are prioritising critical skills over workforce expansion, according to new research from a professional services company. Hiring has become more selective with tighter headcount controls and salary premiums reserved for delivery-critical capabilities.
Lidl announces workforce expansion to 2,400 as retailer plans 16 new Northern Ireland stores
A supermarket chain plans to increase its Northern Ireland workforce to 2,400 employees through 16 new store openings by 2032. The expansion is expected to add approximately £475 million annually to the local economy with investment totalling £500 million.
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