Overview

Build a workforce fit for the future

As the nature of work evolves, organisations must rethink how they attract, retain and develop talent. Today’s workforce values purpose, progression and personal growth. At Grant Thornton, we help businesses shape people strategies that respond to these expectations and fuel long-term performance.

Our team works across all aspects of workforce transformation, from strategic planning and leadership development to learning, compliance and governance. We can advise you on technology and tooling to help you drive a culture that motivates, supports and empowers employees, enabling your organisation to adapt and thrive in an increasingly digital and dynamic world.

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Our solutions

Align people with purpose

We help define your workforce strategy and ensure it supports your business model.

  • Strategic workforce planning
  • Talent acquisition and retention
  • Workforce analytics and insights
  • HR function transformation
  • Performance Management Framework Reviews
  • HR Due Diligence 

Power HR with better systems and data

We help define your workforce strategy and ensure it supports your business model.

  • ERP and HR system selection, implementation and integration (eg Workday, Oracle, Anaplan)
  • Centralised employee data 
  • Streamlined HR processes (eg. Recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, learning & development etc)
  • Real time analytics on employee performance, retention, and engagement
  • Self service portals that empower employees

Enable growth through continuous learning

We build learning frameworks that unlock potential and promote career progression.

  • Leadership and management programmes
  • Upskilling and training pathways
  • Career planning and internal mobility
  • LMS implementation and evaluation

Build a resilient, adaptable organisation

We guide businesses through change while fostering inclusive, supportive environments.

  • Change planning and employee engagement
  • Organisational culture assessments
  • Transition and leadership coaching
  • Engagement strategies for hybrid workforces

Meet legal obligations with confidence

We help organisations address critical governance and reporting challenges.

  • Gender pay gap reporting
  • Board effectiveness reviews
  • Sustainable HR practices and Diversity & Inclusion strategy
  • Governance framework development
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Áine Logan
Partner - Advisory
Contact Áine Logan Learn more about Áine Logan
Áine Logan
Contact Áine Logan Learn more about Áine Logan
Áine Logan
Partner - Advisory
Áine Logan
+353 1 680 5776
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Why Grant Thornton

Our multidisciplinary team brings together HR, psychology, operations and leadership expertise to deliver people-first strategies that drive performance. We partner with clients to build strong organisational cultures and future-ready teams that create lasting value.

With Grant Thornton, our clients receive:

  • Strategic workforce planning: People strategies aligned to business goals
  • Culture and engagement: Programmes that build motivation and resilience
  • Leadership development: Structured pathways to grow future leaders
  • Compliance clarity: Support across governance and regulatory issues
  • Tailored frameworks: Practical, scalable models that evolve with your needs

Find out how we can help your people and organisation grow together. Speak to our HR and People team.

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Client impact

Building stronger people strategies

1.
Future-ready workforce planning
Created a strategic workforce plan and new operating model, using skills gap analysis to drive future growth and efficiency.
2.
Tailored leadership development
Delivered eight bespoke programmes shaped by learning needs analysis, building leadership capability through blended learning methods.
3.
End-to-end HR transformation
Developed a new HR strategy, operating model and talent approach, underpinned by workforce planning and data analytics.

    Contact our HR and people solutions experts

    Áine Logan
    Áine Logan
    Partner - Advisory
    Belfast
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    Conor O'Dwyer
    Conor O'Dwyer
    Partner - Consulting
    Dublin
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      Industries we serve

      Asset management
      We streamline compliance, optimise operations, and navigate complexities — empowering you to focus on growth and outperform in a dynamic market.
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      Aviation
      Help your organisation take flight with expert solutions, including lease management services, financial modelling and sustainability advisory.
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      Banking
      Navigate regulatory challenges, enhance risk management, drive digital transformation, and achieve ESG compliance with expert banking solutions.
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      E-money and digital payments
      Drive growth in e-money and digital payments with tailored solutions. Meet compliance, safeguard operations, and stay ahead of evolving regulations.
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      Public sector
      Transform your organisation with expert support in governance, digital innovation, sustainability, and workforce strategy to deliver lasting impact.
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      Healthcare
      Transform healthcare with innovative solutions. Meet growing demands, optimise costs, and embrace digital transformation with expert support.
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      Insurance
      Expert support for insurance companies in compliance, ESG, technology, data analytics, and growth strategies to stay competitive in a changing market.
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      Life sciences
      We help life sciences companies harness data, optimise costs, and navigate global tax and regulatory challenges for growth and innovation.
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      Technology
      Optimise your businesses, navigate evolving regulation and grow sustainably in an ever-changing world.
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