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Alstom opens dedicated wellbeing suite at Derby rail factory for 26-site programme
French rail manufacturer Alstom has opened a Work and Wellbeing Suite at its Derby site, covering mental, physical, social, and financial wellbeing. The facility forms part of a structured programme now active across 26 of Alstom's UK and Ireland sites.
New Irish law gives employees the right to work until State pension age
Ireland's Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Act 2025 takes effect today, giving workers the right to remain employed until the State pension age of 66. Employers now face a higher legal threshold if they seek to enforce a contractual retirement age below 66.
Fane Valley Group invests £1.1m in workforce skills across Northern Ireland sites
Northern Ireland agri-food company Fane Valley Group is investing £1.1m (approximately €1.3m) in workforce skills development across its sites to support its three-year business plan. The investment spans sales, supply chain, and digital capabilities across its workforce.
HR Duo raises €1.6m to scale workforce management platform into UK market
Irish HR SaaS company HR Duo has raised €1.6 million led by Puma Growth Partners, with support from Enterprise Ireland. The funding targets software development and UK expansion, where over 70 per cent of its sales pipeline sits.
Wendy Chin joins HR Leadership & Management Awards 2026 judging panel
Wendy Chin, Managing Director of Pinnacle HR, joins the judging panel for the HR Leadership & Management Awards 2026, bringing specialist expertise in executive search, senior talent advisory, and leadership coaching for scaling organisations. Her focus on appointing and developing Director-level leaders who drive enterprise-wide impact positions her to evaluate HR initiatives that connect talent strategy, leadership effectiveness, and sustainable organisational growth.
Building Resilience: Why Employee Financial Wellbeing Is Now a Strategic Priority for Irish HR Leaders
Royal London Ireland finds a quarter of workers in their 30s and 40s could not cope financially for more than a month without income, giving Irish HR leaders a clear mandate to invest in employee financial resilience.
Asticom and Workday partner to deliver AI-powered HR platform to Philippine businesses
Philippine IT firm Asticom has partnered with US-based Workday to deliver AI-powered HR and finance solutions to businesses across the Philippines. The deal expands access to Workday's HCM and ERP platform through local implementation and digital transformation services.
LeadstackHR launches free integrated HR platform for Nigerian businesses and SMEs
Nigerian HR technology company LeadstackHR has launched a free integrated HR platform for local SMEs. The system consolidates payroll, recruitment, onboarding, and performance management into one compliance-ready solution.
Coatek acquires Plastic Craft and plans 20 new jobs after Wicklow expansion
Arklow-based signage company Coatek has acquired Wicklow firm Plastic Craft Ltd, retaining all staff and planning up to 20 additional hires. The deal offers a practical case study in post-acquisition workforce integration and SME talent planning.
CIPD and National College of Ireland secure approval for Ireland's first HR apprenticeship
The CIPD and National College of Ireland have secured approval for Ireland's first HR degree apprenticeship, a three-year Level 8 programme backed by over 25 employers. The initiative creates a structured work-based route into the HR profession for the first time in Ireland.
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