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TransUnion UK earns menopause-friendly employer accreditation
Global insights firm TransUnion has achieved Menopause Friendly Accreditation for its UK operations, recognising its support for employees experiencing menopause. The accreditation reflects growing employer investment in menopause-inclusive workplace practices.
Dalton Park earns 2-Star Fitwel wellbeing certification
Dalton Park, a County Durham shopping centre managed by Savills, has achieved a 2-Star Fitwel Certification recognising its work on employee wellbeing, sustainability and workplace facilities. The rating followed a two-year assessment of improvements across the site.
ATU launches green skills training for construction workers
Atlantic Technological University has launched free green skills training for construction workers across Northern Ireland and Ireland's border counties. The EU-funded programme gives employers a new route to upskill staff in sustainable construction.
Ekco launches platform to track workplace AI use
Dublin-based cybersecurity firm Ekco has invested €4 million in Ekco AI, a platform that gives employers visibility over employees' use of AI tools. The launch responds to growing shadow AI risk and EU AI Act transparency obligations.
Workday shares surge on Silver Lake takeover talks
US software provider Workday, whose enterprise HR platform is used by employers globally, has seen its shares surge amid reports of takeover talks with private equity firm Silver Lake. No formal offer or price has been confirmed.
Katy Lumsden joins HR Leadership & Management Awards 2026 judging panel
Katy Lumsden, Head of Human Resources at the National Library of Ireland, joins the judging panel for the HR Leadership & Management Awards 2026, bringing values-led, creative HR leadership grounded in systems thinking, leader-follower dynamics, and generative organisational engagement. With a background spanning visual communications and calligraphy, and expertise in developing leadership and followership programmes through Know No Bounds, she brings unique perspective on building resilient, transparent, and equitable workplace cultures that balance systemic excellence with human-centred practice.
Closing the Trust Gap: How Irish HR Leaders Can Rebuild the Foundation of Organisational Performance
INTOO’s 2026 Future World of Work survey finds 70% of HR leaders agree employee trust has eroded, with a 23.5-point perception gap between HR and managers, giving Irish HR leaders a clear mandate to act.
E.On UK launches paid volunteering scheme for staff
Energy supplier E.On UK has launched a paid volunteering programme allowing more than 9,000 staff to take a paid day each year to support local charities and community causes. The scheme is delivered through giving platform Neighbourly.
Ideal Heating passes £325,000 fundraising milestone
Ideal Heating has raised £325,000 (approximately €380,000) for Macmillan Cancer Support through employee fundraising since 2018. The milestone reflects sustained staff engagement across the Hull-based heating manufacturer's workforce.
Seafish secures funding to expand seafood workforce training
Seafish, the UK public body supporting the seafood industry, has secured more than £1.4 million (approximately €1.6 million) in government funding to expand workforce training. The investment will fund around 6,000 training days annually across the seafood supply chain.
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