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Northern Ireland launches refreshed nursing staffing framework addressing workforce planning pressures
Northern Ireland's health department has launched a refreshed nursing and midwifery staffing framework addressing workforce planning and accountability. The policy represents the first major update since 2014, responding to mounting healthcare system pressures.
Irish career transition consultancy acquired in multi-million euro deal as outplacement demand surges
An Ireland-based leadership advisory and career transition consultancy has been acquired in a multi-million-euro deal. The 30-year-old company employs over 60 professionals and plans workforce expansion to 70 associate consultants within the first year.
Viatris Little Island wins Graduate Training Programme of the Year at HR Leadership & Management Awards 2025
Applauded for its standout Graduate Rotation Programme last year, Viatris Little Island was named winner of Graduate Training Programme of the Year at the HR Leadership & Management Awards 2025, demonstrating how structured talent development can deliver immediate business impact as the sector looks ahead to 2026. The award-winning initiative combined structured mentorship, hands-on problem-solving, and technical training to embed graduates into strategic roles, delivering measurable outcomes including reduced turnover and innovative solutions such as the SEEQ platform.
Strategic Asset, Operational Drag: How CHROs Can Close the Gap Between HR’s Ambition and Its Execution
BCG and WFPMA’s Creating People Advantage 2026 finds 65% of senior leaders view HR as a key business enabler, yet administrative overload, uneven AI adoption, and skills gaps are limiting the function’s strategic potential.
US hospital celebrates HR team during Healthcare HR Week for workforce support contributions
A US hospital has recognised its human resources team during Healthcare HR Week, highlighting their role in recruitment, onboarding and staff support. The HR professionals create workplace environments supporting the organisation's patient care mission.
US firm launches HR infrastructure valuation tool linking workforce quality to business exit price
A US business insurance provider has launched a free valuation tool assessing how HR infrastructure and employee benefits quality affect company sale prices. The tool benchmarks ten workforce risk categories against national transaction databases.
Northern Ireland hotel group adopts NHS workforce planning model as hospitality turnover hits 52%
A Northern Ireland hotel group has become the first tourism and hospitality business in the region to adopt an NHS-developed workforce planning methodology. The initiative addresses staffing challenges as hospitality turnover reaches 52%, significantly exceeding UK averages.
McDonald's launches campaign celebrating young workforce skills as youth unemployment persists
A fast food chain employing over 100,000 staff under 25 has launched an advertising campaign celebrating young workers' skills and contributions. The documentary-style initiative aims to challenge Generation Z workplace stereotypes and highlight essential skills development.
Irish construction firm partners with mental health charity for on-site wellbeing initiative
An Irish construction company has partnered with a mental health charity to deliver wellbeing awareness on-site. The initiative brings experienced tradespeople to construction sites sharing lived experiences and promoting conversations around mental health and physical wellbeing.
CPM Ireland wins Best Use of Digital Transformation and AI at HR Leadership & Management Awards 2025
Commended for its sophisticated HR digital transformation last year, CPM Ireland was named winner of Best Use of Digital Transformation and AI at the HR Leadership & Management Awards 2025, demonstrating how strategic technology integration can deliver measurable workforce outcomes as the sector looks ahead to 2026. The award-winning initiative combined operational excellence with innovative technology, integrating Cascade, Articulate360, and Copilot to streamline onboarding, learning, performance management, and retention across a complex, high-volume workforce environment.
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