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Lidl Northern Ireland delivers second pay rise of 2026 with £756,000 workforce investment
Lidl Northern Ireland has announced a further £756,000 (€893,000) investment in employee pay, its second increase in 2026, bringing total pay investment to over £11 million (€13 Mn) since 2022. The increases are effective from 1 May 2026 across its 44-store network.
Dynamo becomes one of Ireland's few B Corp certified creative consultancies with people-first commitment
Irish creative consultancy Dynamo has achieved B Corp certification, joining a small number of Irish companies to meet B Lab's rigorous standards. The certification spans governance, employee wellbeing, environmental performance, and ethical business practices.
Flipdish shortlisted for Most Effective Employee Engagement Strategy at HR Leadership & Management Awards 2025
Shortlisted for Most Effective Employee Engagement Strategy last year, Flipdish earned recognition at the HR Leadership & Management Awards 2025, demonstrating how structured employee-leadership collaboration can deliver measurable cultural and commercial outcomes as the sector looks ahead to 2026. The finalist entry highlighted the Employee Engagement Offsite, a bi-annual two-day initiative launched in 2024 that brought together employee representatives and senior leadership, achieving a 10% increase in teamwork scores, 7% rise in overall engagement, and correlation with 70% growth in the company's POS product line.
Bridging the Gap: How HR Leaders Can Turn Compensation Transparency Into a Strategic Talent Advantage
JobLeads data finds HR professionals expect $42,596 more than the average role pays, giving Irish HR leaders a clear mandate to close the compensation transparency gap ahead of the EU Pay Transparency Directive deadline.
Unilever appoints Faraz Zaidi as head of HR for global customer operations
Global consumer goods company Unilever has appointed Faraz Zaidi as head of HR for global customer operations, tasking him with aligning talent strategy and workforce planning with large-scale business transformation. Zaidi brings over 15 years of HR experience at Unilever.
UKG launches People Assist AI agent into Google Cloud Gemini Enterprise to streamline HR service delivery
US HR technology platform UKG has launched its People Assist AI agent into Google Cloud's Gemini Enterprise Agent Gallery, enabling conversational HR service delivery without switching between systems. General availability is expected in July 2026.
ISS and Advanced Workplace Associates partner to deliver science-led workplace strategy for UK and Ireland clients
Global facilities services firm ISS has partnered with Advanced Workplace Associates to offer UK and Ireland clients specialist workplace strategy, change management, and cognitive wellbeing services. The tie-up targets organisations navigating hybrid working transformation.
Learnovate Centre expands EdTech and HRTech masterclass series to Irish regions as startup support grows
The Learnovate Centre at Trinity College Dublin is rolling out its EdTech Masterclass Series regionally after two Dublin sessions attracted 56 Irish EdTech and HRTech companies. Regional sessions are planned for Athlone in autumn 2026.
Dublin HR tech firm Wrksense targets North America expansion with AI recruitment platform
Dublin-based HR technology firm Wrksense is targeting North America expansion over the next 12 months, backed by €825,000 in funding. The company builds AI-powered recruitment intelligence layers for large enterprises across eight countries.
ODEON Cinema Ireland shortlisted for Best Leadership Development at HR Leadership & Management Awards 2025
Shortlisted for Best Leadership Development last year, ODEON Cinema Ireland earned recognition at the HR Leadership & Management Awards 2025, demonstrating how locally adapted leadership frameworks can build confident, inclusive, and future-ready workforces as the sector looks ahead to 2026. The finalist entry highlighted ODEON's Incredible Leadership Journey, which through tailored delivery of the Inspiring Leadership Programme (ILP), Back Your Future (BYF), and Talent Review processes has reduced turnover, increased internal progression, and strengthened leader engagement across Irish operations.
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