Derisking the Procurement of Distribution Services
Lessons from the Fastway Couriers Ireland Collapse The recent receivership of Fastway Couriers (Ireland) in late October 2025 exposed a structural vulnerability in the Irish parcel-delivery market and revealed how exposed many SMEs, online retailers and smaller manufacturers remain when...
How Forward Contracts Give SMEs Control in Volatile Currency Markets
Irish SMEs are under financial pressure like never before. Rising costs, squeezed margins and fluctuating demand have created a trading environment where even small shifts in exchange rates can erode hard-earned profit. For ISME members trading with UK, US or...
International Payments: The Hidden Costs Undermining Irish SMEs
ISME members know better than most the pressures of running a small or medium-sized business. You juggle cash flow, manage staff, and push for growth in a competitive market. When dealing with overseas suppliers or clients, another challenge often slips...
HRLocker announces acquisition of Cork-based performance management solutions provider, WorkCompass
HRLocker, Ireland’s leading B2B SaaS Human Resources platform, has announced the acquisition of WorkCompass, a Cork-based performance management software provider best known for goals/OKRs, continuous feedback, coaching tools, surveys, and analytics. The multimillion euro deal builds on HRLocker’s momentum following...
HRLocker Research Reveals 40% of Irish Businesses Still Unaware of Gender Pay Gap Reporting Obligations
Dublin, 06 MARCH 2025 – Ahead of International Women’s Day 2025, new research from HRLocker reveals that 40% of firms in Ireland with 50 - 149 employees are unaware of their upcoming legal obligation to report on gender pay disparities....
7 Challenges Irish Businesses Face When Making Foreign Currency Payments
Irish businesses see international trade as crucial for growth, but cross-border payments come with many challenges, including hidden fees, uncompetitive exchange rates, and complex processes. Overcoming these obstacles is vital for businesses to thrive globally. 1. Currency Conversion Costs Smaller...
HRLocker announces merger with HireHive, boosting ISH growth in HR and recruitment software market
Dublin, Ireland, 13th February 2025—HRLocker, Ireland’s leading B2B SaaS Human Resources platform, today announced its merger with Cork-based recruitment platform HireHive. The news comes just weeks after HRLocker announced its acquisition by ISH and indicates the prominent role the company...
HRLocker acquired by ISH Group
Clare-based HR software company HRLocker has been acquired by ISH Group in a deal that is expected to support the company’s future growth. An exact value for the acquisition, which has been completed, was not disclosed by the Irish company,...
HRLocker awarded Business All-Star Customer Success Company of the Year by AIBF for its unwavering commitment to excellence
HRLocker, a leading provider of human resource (HR) solutions, today announced it has been awarded the prestigious Business All-Star Customer Success Company of the Year 2024-25 accreditation by the All-Ireland Business Foundation (AIBF). The honour recognises HRLocker’s unwavering commitment to...
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