As proud sponsors of the HR Team of the Year 2025 and HR Team of the Year – Large categories at this year’s HR Leadership & Management Awards, we at HR Hire are taking a moment to reflect on what truly makes a team great? not just good, not just functional, but high-performing, values-led, and deeply impactful.

These awards celebrate the best teams who lead with purpose, deliver results, and elevate the people around them. It’s an honour to champion this recognition, because we know that great HR teams are the backbone of thriving organisations.

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The DNA of High-Performing Teams

The HR Leadership & Management Awards are one of the most anticipated events in the Irish HR calendar. They showcase the people and teams who are redefining the role of HR as a strategic driver of culture, performance and purpose.

At the heart of every thriving team lies a few key ingredients:

Purpose: Teams that understand the “why” behind their work are more engaged, resilient, and aligned. Purpose fuels motivation and connects individual effort to collective impact.
Leadership: Great teams are shaped by leaders who model integrity, clarity, and care. Leadership isn’t just about direction , it’s about creating the conditions for others to thrive.
Trust & Psychological Safety: When people feel safe to speak up, challenge ideas, and bring their full selves to work, innovation and collaboration flourish.
Shared Values: Teams anchored in shared values , whether that’s courage, growth, or fairness , make better decisions and navigate complexity with confidence.
Clarity & Accountability: High-performing teams know what success looks like, and they hold themselves (and each other) to it. Clear roles, goals, and feedback loops are essential.

Why It Matters in HR

In HR, we are not just supporting teams , we are building them. The quality of our own HR teams directly influences organisational culture, talent attraction, and retention. When HR leads with excellence, the ripple effect is felt across every department.

Celebrating Excellence

The HR Leadership & Management Awards are a powerful reminder of what’s possible when teams commit to excellence. We’re honoured to sponsor the HR Team of the Year categories and to stand alongside organisations who are raising the bar , not just in results, but in how they treat people, lead with purpose, and build cultures that thrive. Let’s keep celebrating the teams who dare to do things differently. Who lead with heart. Who make work better.