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Shannon-based digital agency opens Dublin office as workforce expansion accelerates
An Ireland-based digital marketing agency has opened a Dublin office following a major client win with Tesco Ireland. The Shannon-headquartered company now employs 60 people and plans to attract additional talent through its capital presence.
Mater Misericordiae University Hospital wins Most Effective Recruitment & Retention Strategy at HR Leadership & Management Awards 2025
Acknowledged for its ambitious Rock Wing expansion programme last year, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital was named winner of Most Effective Recruitment & Retention Strategy at the HR Leadership & Management Awards 2025, demonstrating how collaborative workforce planning can deliver complex healthcare infrastructure goals as the sector looks ahead to 2026. The award-winning initiative addressed the critical challenge of recruiting 350 nurses by the end of 2024 to support the opening of the new Rock Wing, combining strategic workforce planning with multidisciplinary collaboration to meet aggressive timelines in a competitive talent market.
Indian engineering firm promotes internal HR leader to chief human resources officer
An Indian engineering and construction company has promoted its internal HR leader to chief human resources officer after two years in business HR leadership. The appointment signals continuity in people strategy as infrastructure operations scale nationwide.
Stockport Council launches free workplace wellbeing resources for local employers
A UK local authority is offering free workplace wellbeing resources to businesses, charities and community organisations. The initiative provides downloadable assets, activity packs and templates based on five evidence-based actions to improve employee mental health.
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.
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