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L–R: Therese Hegarty, Kaylyn Burke, Michelle Gaffney, Lauren Cleere, and Sinead Rookard from CluneTech celebrating the company’s double success
Kilkenny- headquartered software technology group CluneTech is celebrating a double win at the 2025 HR Leadership and Management Awards, at the Crowne Plaza, Dublin.
Now in its 11th year, the HR Leadership and Management Awards celebrate excellence and innovation in HR, recognising the vital role the profession plays in driving business success and shaping Ireland’s economic future.
The event brings together hundreds of HR and business leaders from across the country to honour organisations that are redefining the employee experience.
CluneTech was awarded the Best Workplace Award, recognising the company’s exceptional commitment to creating a culture where people feel valued, supported and empowered to thrive.
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Meanwhile, WeCan, a not-for-profit initiative by CluneTech that creates meaningful employment opportunities for adults with intellectual disabilities, was awarded Best Use of CSR in HR. Recognised for its innovative approach to inclusion and sustainability, WeCan provides paid and purposeful work that supports local businesses and environmental goals, while empowering participants to contribute meaningfully to their communities.
“We are absolutely delighted to have won both the Best Workplace Award and to see WeCan recognised for Best Use of CSR in HR at this year’s HR Leadership and Management Awards,” said Terry Clune, CluneTech CEO and Founder.
“On behalf of myself and the leadership team, I’d like to express our gratitude to our incredible people who make CluneTech such a great place to work.
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“The Best Workplace Award is a huge honour and a reflection of the positive, collaborative culture our teams have built together. I’m also especially proud of WeCan, which started as a small idea and has grown into something that’s making a real impact in our community.”
Adding to this, Michelle Gaffney, Head of Group HR, said: “We’re incredibly proud to be recognised at the HR Leadership & Management Awards. Being named Best Workplace and seeing WeCan honoured for Best Use of CSR in HR is a wonderful reflection of our people-first approach.”
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