HR 2026+: Adapt or be Overtaken – Navigating the Seismic Shift in Legislation and AI
Last week, 25th March 2026, we had the honour of sponsoring the Shannon Chamber Annual HR Conference, “HR 2026+: Adapt or be Overtaken: Navigating the Seismic Shift in Legislation and AI”, at the Dromoland Castle Hotel & Country Estate. It was an incredible day of deep dives into these technological advances for human potential and organisational excellence.
We would like to thank Helen Downes and the entire Shannon Chamber team once again, for their flawless organisation and for bringing such a high calibre of leadership together; as well as all our speakers, Daragh Mc Greal, Leo Clancy, Vicky Howard, Jack Clarke, James Ryan, David Collings and our own Derek McKay, for providing us with their knowledge, insights and inspiration.
Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the conversation!

Adare’s HR Pulse Survey Launching Soon
We are preparing to launch our HR Pulse Survey later this April, offering a timely snapshot of key workforce trends across the Irish HR community.
Designed to be quick and practical, the survey will take just five minutes to complete and will focus on core metrics such as Employee turnover, absence, pay, hiring, and development.
Participants will receive access to a consolidated, anonymised benchmark report, providing valuable insights to support planning, decision-making, and leadership discussions.
Further details and the survey link will be shared soon. We look forward to inviting you to take part in building this valuable picture of what’s happening across the Irish HR landscape.
