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Strategic & Sustainable HR

Shape an HR strategy that delivers business impact while supporting long-term sustainability. Explore how leading organisations are redefining priorities, aligning people with purpose and building resilience for the future of work.

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Blog

Parent’s Leave vs Parental Leave in Ireland: What’s the Difference?

Parent’s leave and parental leave are often mixed up, but they have very different rules, timelines and pay implications. This practical 2026 guide breaks down the key differences under Irish employment law and helps employers support employees with confidence while avoiding payroll and HR mistakes.

19/5/2026
Workation
Blog

Remote and Hybrid Working in Ireland - Your Legal Obligations in 2026

Remote and hybrid working are now a legal reality for Irish employers. This 2026 guide explains your statutory obligations, right‑to‑request rules and why workforce management has become critical for compliance, wellbeing and performance.  

18/5/2026
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Blog

All the Leave Types Irish Employers Need to Know in 2026: A Complete Guide

Discover all statutory leave types Irish employers must manage in 2026. Clear explanations, entitlements, compliance duties and practical HR and payroll guidance.

22/4/2026
Eimear Byrne, SD Worx Ireland
Blog

60 Seconds With Eimear Byrne, Managing Director at SD Worx Ireland

In this quick-fire interview, SD Worx Ireland Managing Director Eimear Byrne shares insights on innovation, people-centric leadership, resilience and the future of the business.

18/3/2026
Eimear, Amanda, Aine and Mairin from SD Worx Ireland
Blog

How company culture can be a catalyst for gender balance

Company culture plays a critical role in achieving gender balance. Eimear Byrne explores leadership, pay transparency, and progression in the workplace.

By Eimear Byrne4/3/2026
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HR Phrases You Need to Know in 2026

Discover the essential HR slang and trends shaping 2026 - from AI workslop to the Big Stay. Learn what they mean and how HR leaders can respond effectively.

26/2/2026
HR Trends 2026
eBook

HR Trends 2026 Ebook: Focus on the Moment Ebook

We believe that shaping the future of work beings with paying attention to the present. That’s why this year, our HR Trends report invites you to focus on the moment – to pause and reflect on where we are now.

13/12/2025
Digital Ally
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HR Trends 2026: Shape What's Next

The future is already here. Are you ready to shape it? This article features a summary of the four pillars featured in our HR Trends 2026: Focus on the Moment report.

3/12/2025
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HR Trends 2026: Becoming a Flow Architect

The fourth pillar of our HR Trends 2026 report is the Flow Architect, which looks at how to build flexible, adaptive systems for the future.

3/12/2025
Experience Shaper
Blog

HR Trends 2026: The Role of the Experience Shaper

The third pillar of our HR Trends 2026 report is the Experience Shaper, which provides insights on how to design experiences that empower your people.

3/12/2025
Experience Shaper
Blog

HR Trends 2026: HR as the Value Creator

The second of our HR Trends 2026 pillars is the Value Creator, which explains how to drive measurable value through growth and sustainability.

3/12/2025
Value Creator
Blog

HR Trends 2026: Using AI as your Digital Ally

The first pillar of our HR Trends 2026 report is the Digital Ally, which explains how to utilise AI as your trusted partner in humanising work.

3/12/2025