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Galway-based design firm PHE has been announced as a finalist in the Workplace Wellness category of the SFA National Business Awards 2026, a recognition that highlights the company’s commitment to fostering a supportive, healthy and people-focused working environment. The announcement comes as the Small Firms Association unveils this year’s finalists, showcasing the excellence and innovation driving Ireland’s small business community.

Public health research predominantly indicates that social connectedness not only promotes overall health, but determines better mental health. Mixing socially has positive health benefits, which infers that social workplaces can potentially deliver the connection and community that supports happier employees.

Performance appraisals are an integral part of effective people management in all companies. They provide a structured framework for evaluating employee performance, setting goals, and fostering professional development.

Turn2Me, a national mental health charity, has published a list of eight toxic workplace behaviours that damage mental health, which include micromanagement, bullying or harassment, unreasonable workloads or KPIs, lack of recognition, poor communication, incivility, lack of support, and double standards.

Business leaders from across Galway and Mayo joined educators from primary, second and third levels and students to celebrate Junior Achievement Ireland (JAI) industry and education partnerships across the region this week. MetLife, a supporting organisation of JAI since 2014, hosted the event at the company’s office in Galway.

Seventy percent of employees believe that Irish employers should offer additional supports such as career coaching and additional training for women returning to the workplace following maternity leave or an extended career break to start a family.

The majority of workers in Ireland say they have been the victim of and/or have witnessed discrimination at work, a new survey by Matrix Recruitment has found.

The Arts Council has launched its new Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Implementation Plan 2023-2028, as a commitment to their ongoing journey to help create a more inclusive arts community.

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, is calling on businesses to get ready for the 9th National Workplace Wellbeing Day, taking place on Friday, April 28.

Global company HID which has a Galway-based Centre of Excellence announced yesterday (International Women’s Day) that it is to launch an Employee Resource Group for its female employees.