16 Feb, 2026
In June 2021, following our successful Annual Conference in May, we ran a seminar exploring the need to build momentum to develop the capabilities and roles required for the future, support access to work and reduce inequalities post COVID-19
A critical part of the seminar was hearing directly from delegates, through discussion groups, about the challenges facing Ireland’s HR community today. Taking the information from the group discussions, and combining that with the post event feedback, we now have a much clearer understanding of both current issues as well as emerging priorities.
Key messages from delegates both on the day and post-event included:
Please click below to learn more about what your colleagues had to say on these and other topics.
As your professional membership body, we are listening to what you are telling us you need. In response, we have designed our 2021-22 work programme across five pillars of activity of which Reimagining Ireland’s Talent is one:

And we need you to help us develop this work further.
If this sounds like something you would like to be involved in, please contact Jane in the Ireland team.
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