Top 100 Companies Leading In Wellbeing 2025｜Business & Finance in partnership with Ibec — Part 4

Business & Finance, in partnership with Ibec, launches Top 100 Companies Leading In Wellbeing Index.

Business & Finance Media Group in partnership with Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, has launched the Top 100 Companies Leading In Wellbeing Index 2025.

In recent years, employee wellbeing has continued to rise further up the agenda for employers. Public awareness of the importance of good workplace mental health and wellbeing is also growing. To move beyond good intention and to realise a true culture of wellbeing, employers must make positive health and wellbeing a core business priority.

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RDJ

At RDJ, we embrace human intelligence, diverse views and progressive practices to create a workplace that reflects the diversity of our clients and the communities we are part of. As one of Ireland’s leading corporate law firms with offices in Cork, Dublin, and Galway, we advise a wide range of clients, from scaling and established Irish companies to multinationals, financial institutions, and global insurance companies, offering unique cross-sectoral expertise.

We are proud to be the first law firm in Ireland to achieve Certified B Corporation, a global certification for businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental impact. This certification followed a rigorous 18-month-long assessment.

RDJ provides Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship and Placement Programmes at both University College Cork and University of Galway, empowering law students from underrepresented backgrounds to build successful careers in the legal sector. Additionally, the firm has developed enhanced workplace policies, introduced mental health initiatives, flexible work options, and progressive family-friendly policies.

RDJ is proud to partner with the Law Society on the pilot programme Well Within the Law. This is a strategic initiative aimed at tackling the challenges and stressors faced by legal professionals.

www.rdj.ie

St John of God Hospital

St John of God Hospital is a leading independent mental health service in Ireland, offering specialist inpatient and outpatient care for conditions such as anxiety, depression, addiction, and eating disorders.

Our multidisciplinary teams provide compassionate, person-centred support at every stage of recovery.

We also deliver Mental Health First Aid training through Mental Health First Aid Ireland, empowering individuals and workplaces to better understand and respond to mental health difficulties.

St. Patrick’s Mental Health Services

St Patrick’s Mental Health Services (SPMHS) is Ireland’s largest independent, not for-profit mental health service provider. It provides community and outpatient care through its Dean Clinics, and day patient services through its Wellness & Recovery Centre. A multidisciplinary inpatient service is provided through its three approved centres: St Patrick’s University Hospital (241 beds), St Patrick’s, Lucan (52 beds) and Willow Grove Adolescent Unit (14 beds). SPMHS also offers a Homecare service and remote access to its services through phone, video or online channels. SPMHS’ vision is to see a society where all citizens are empowered and given the opportunity to live mentally healthy lives. St Patrick’s Mental Health Services strives to provide the highest quality mental healthcare and works to promote positive mental health; to raise awareness about mental health; and to advocate for the rights of those experiencing mental health difficulties. This is achieved through a human rights-based approach, through the enhancement of evidence-based knowledge and by striving to be at the forefront of new initiatives and advances in the field.

Sanofi Waterford

Established in 2001, Sanofi Waterford (formerly Genzyme Ireland) is located in Waterford City. The facility is a critical manufacturing hub within Sanofi’s global network, specializing in multiple production capabilities:

Sanofi are an innovative global healthcare company, driven by one purpose: we chase the  miracles of science to improve people’s lives. Our team, across some 100 countries, is dedicated to transforming the practice of medicine by working to turn the impossible into the possible. We provide potentially life-changing treatment options and life-saving vaccine protection to millions of people globally, while putting sustainability and social responsibility at the centre of our ambitions. At our Manufacturing & Supply site in Waterford, more than 800 colleagues work to supply a range of therapies to patients around the world.

Savvi Credit Union 

Savvi Credit Union is one of the largest Credit Unions in Ireland, serving over 23,000 members nationally. With a head office in Sir John Rogerson’s Quay, they serve as the Credit Union for those living, working & studying in Dublin City Centre and the surrounds including Dublin’s Docklands. They are the official Credit Union partner to many leading, Irish organisations including the likes of ESB, The Irish Times and Deloitte.

Their mission is to provide affordable access to credit and deliver quality financial services whilst making a positive impact in their communities served.

SIRO

SIRO is a fibre broadband network operator and launched in 2015 as a commercial joint venture between ESB and Vodafone.  Its objective is to bring fibre-to-the-premises broadband to communities and businesses across Ireland, ensuring Ireland’s connectivity is on a par with the world’s most digitally advanced economies.  In acknowledgement of its achievement to date, SIRO was recently awarded the European Fibre Broadband Operator of the Year 2025.  This award recognised the key role SIRO has played in transforming connectivity in Ireland, where a mere decade ago fibre-to-the-premises broadband was effectively non-existent. 

The SIRO network is built using the ESB’s infrastructure, ensuring a fast reliable and sustainable network.  To date, its network reaches over 650,000 premises and businesses in all Irish cities and over 140 towns in every county in Ireland.  SIRO has an ongoing long-term commitment to its colleague’s health and wellbeing and focuses on proactive initiatives that support colleagues through all wellbeing pillars. As an innovator in the fibre industry, SIRO is proud to advocate for the investment in proactive wellbeing as a cornerstone of a dynamic and forward-thinking organisational culture.

SOLAS

SOLAS is the state agency responsible for Further Education and Training (FET) in Ireland. Our vision is to power the potential of individuals, communities and enterprise through lifelong learning and workforce transformation. SOLAS manages, co-ordinates and supports the delivery of FET by the Education and Training Boards (ETBs); monitoring its delivery and providing funding based on good quality data and positive outcomes.

SOLAS has led an ambitious FET Strategy Transforming Learning and driven change across the FET system – providing easier access; simplified pathways; a consistent learner experience; and a stronger identity. FET is meeting the changing needs of Irish society by responding to, and driving the demand for key skills areas including construction, technology, and the green economy. Flexible FET options are available in every community and offer a broad range of valuable and recognised learning pathways.

SOLAS’ ambition is to become one of the most progressive public sector bodies in Ireland, our team have developed and implemented a range of initiatives to build a diverse and inclusive workplace culture and to support employee wellbeing.

Vincent’s Private Hospital

St Vincent’s Private Hospital is the single, biggest private hospital in Dublin and part of St. Vincent’s Healthcare Group. Situated on the same grounds as St. Vincent’s University Hospital, in Elm Park, Dublin 4, we share resources, expertise and medical facilities with one of the country’s leading academic teaching hospital. This means that we have the capacity to deal with a high volume of patients with a variety of different and often complex medical and surgical requirements.

At St Vincent’s Healthcare Group we will strive to maintain excellence in clinical, multi-disciplinary care, education and research – and we will continue to develop our hospitals in line with these principles, and with our responsibilities to the wider Irish healthcare system. We will treat each of our patients individually with dignity and respect recognising, at all times, the right of everyone to access the care and treatment they need to achieve the best possible healthcare outcomes – regardless of race, ethnicity, religion or gender. We will remain true to our values of human dignity, compassion, justice, quality and advocacy.

Vincent’s University Hospital (SVUH)

St. Vincent’s University Hospital (SVUH) is one of the world’s leading academic teaching hospitals, delivering expert acute, chronic, emergency and specialist care across more than 50 medical fields. Located on Ireland’s only integrated multi-hospital campus, SVUH is the only acute public hospital in Ireland with Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation, reflecting our commitment to world-class patient care and safety.

Education, research and clinical excellence are central to our mission. In partnership with University College Dublin (UCD), we are leaders in innovative ‘bench to bedside’ healthcare research.

Part of the St. Vincent’s Healthcare Group, SVUH employs over 4,000 people and is home to national programmes including the National Liver and Pancreas Transplant Programmes, the National Adult Cystic Fibrosis Programme and one of Ireland’s eight designated National Cancer Centres of Excellence. For further information, visit www.svuh.ie.

Sterling Pharma Solutions

Sterling Pharma Solutions is a global contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) with more than 50 years’ experience in developing and manufacturing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), which are used in medicines throughout the world.

As well as APIs, Sterling develops and manufactures Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADCs), which is the latest innovation for targeted oncology drug administration.

We specialise in handling complex and challenging chemistries on behalf of our pharmaceutical customer base, which range from large pharma companies to smaller biotechnology companies.

Our mission is to deliver an exceptional experience to our customers and employees, setting a new standard of collaboration for the pharmaceutical industry with scientific partnership at its core.

Sterling has six facilities employing 1,350+ people: its HQ in Cramlington and a site in Newcastle, UK, a facility in Cork, Ireland; two sites in the US, in North Carolina and Wisconsin; and a dedicated bioconjugation and ADCs facility in Deeside, Wales.

For more information visit www.sterlingpharmasolutions.com

LinkedIn: /sterling-pharma-solutions

Stryker 

Anngrove

Wellbeing is at the heart of our company’s culture, here in Stryker, Anngrove. It drives both individual and organisational success.At Stryker, we value our people, and we are committed to supporting employee wellbeing. We are continuously and proactively striving to improve employee wellbeing for all those in Anngrove. 

Macroom

Our Manufacturing site in Macroom, County Cork, with over 250 employees, owned by Stryker, is focused on manufacturing upper extremities medical devices. Renowned for our people friendly culture and a passionate commitment to operational excellence, our approach to employee Wellbeing has become more developed, more sophisticated and ever more responsive over time to employee needs.

Since achieving the KeepWell Mark in February 2020, we continue to encourage and support the Wellbeing of every employee.As an employer, Stryker Macroom does not take Wellbeing for granted, and having the KeepWell Mark accreditation is valued given our continuing journey to support and promote the Wellbeing of all our employees.

Suir Engineering

Suir Engineering, a trusted partner in excellence with over 40 years of international experience, specialises in electrical, mechanical, instrumentation and high voltage. With more than 1500 employees and €400+ million in annual revenue, the company operates across offices in Ireland, the UK, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, and Finland, serving sectors such as Data Centres, Energy, Power & Renewables, Life Sciences, and Food & Beverage.

While its primary focus is the Irish market, Suir Engineering delivers successful projects across Europe, the UK, and Scandinavia. The company is renowned for its dependability, agility, and high-quality services, building transparent relationships and upholding exceptional values. Suir Engineering strives to be a global leader, championing safety, excellence, and trusted partnerships for international growth.

Tallaght University Hospital

Tallaght University Hospital (TUH) is one of Ireland’s largest acute teaching hospitals, the Hospital has 450 inpatient adult beds, 74 onsite day beds for Dialysis, Oncology, Infusion, Haematology, Cardiology, Bone & Joint and minor surgery services. The Hospital also has a Day Surgery Centre located near the Hospital which has four theatres and 25 bays for elective surgery. There are an additional 61 offsite beds under its governance. The Hospital is staffed by over 4,000 people with over 70 different nationalities represented on the team. The Hospital is a provider of local, regional and national specialties. It is also a national urology centre, the second largest provider of dialysis services in the country, Pelvic and Acetabulum National Centre and is a designated trauma unit.

TUH is one of the two main teaching hospitals of Trinity College Dublin – specialising in the training and professional development of staff in areas such as nursing, health & social care professionals, emergency medicine and surgery, amongst many others. The Hospital is part of the newly established HSE Dublin & Midlands Region, which serves a population of over 1.2 million across seven counties, and operates under the governance of an independent Board of Directors who give their time on a voluntary basis. TUH is also supported by the Adelaide Health Foundation, the Meath Foundation and Tallaght University Hospital Foundation. The Hospital recognises the role it plays in the community both as an employer and provider of healthcare and is committed to building a sustainable future for our region both now and into the future with a focus on patient outcomes.

Tayto Snacks

Tayto Snacks certified as a Great Place to Work, holder of a bronze accreditation from Investors in Diversity, one of Ireland’s Menopause workplaces of Excellence and recent CIPD Award winner of ‘Leading through Learning and Development – small/medium’, is home to Ireland’s most iconic snack brands including Tayto, Hunky Dorys and King crisps. At Tayto Snacks, people are the essence of our organisation. We champion a culture of growing our people to manage and lead the business.

Tayto Snacks core values focus on Thinking Responsibly, Acting Entrepreneurially, and Growing Together. Everyone is given the opportunity to contribute to the success of the business. We care about the quality and safety of our food products, the environmental impact of our operations, the social implication of our supply chain, our investment in local communities and our colleague’s welfare. Tayto Snacks currently employs approximately 350 colleagues based primarily at our production site in Ashbourne Co. Meath.

Teva Pharmaceuticals

Teva is proud to provide high-quality medicines that improve the health of people around the world, both prescription medications as well as over-the-counter treatments. We are continually expanding our range of products and services to better meet the needs of patients and healthcare professionals in Ireland.

Our Waterford site is devoted to the manufacture and development of respiratory products. It includes an onsite research and development centre which is dedicated to the next generation of respiratory products for the treatment of conditions such as asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

The chances are someone you know is living a healthier life because of our medicines; after all we are one of the largest suppliers of prescription medicines to Irish pharmacies.

We are all in for better health.

The Central Bank of Ireland

The Central Bank of Ireland serves the public interest by safeguarding monetary and financial stability and by working to ensure that the financial system operates in the best interests of consumers and the wider economy. Our vision is to be a central bank that is trusted by the public, respected by our peers and to be a fulfilling place to work for our people. Underpinning our public service mandate are our values of integrity and care, courage and humility, and teamwork and excellence.

Our wellbeing strategy focuses on three wellness pillars “Mind”, “Body”, “Life” representing the holistic nature of the wellbeing programme that promotes physical health, mental health, and emotional wellbeing. Through our Wellbeing Working Group the Central Bank is committed to creating a fulfilling workplace for all of our people.

We continue to develop various supports, programmes and guidelines for our colleagues and people managers which strives to raise awareness and eliminate stigma by opening up the conversation which creates a culture of openness and inclusion. We are committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of our people and are delighted to be part of the KeepWell Initiative having received our fourth accreditation in 2024.

The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD)

The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD) was developed to provide a world-class conference venue in the heart of Ireland’s capital city. Since opening in September 2010, The CCD has hosted over 2,000 events and won 55 industry awards, continuing to position Ireland on the world stage for international conferences, congresses and
events. The CCD strives to offer a truly world-class venue in every sense, from the quality of the facility, through to every aspect of service. People are at the heartbeat of The CCD, it is the team that brings the venue to life.

BeWell – Wellbeing at The CCD

The CCD’s wellbeing journey began some years ago, with more proactive and focused attention in 2017, driven by Human Resources (HR). In late 2020, the venue went a step further and a wellbeing committee was established with members of the business across many departments represented. The purpose of the wellbeing committee is to assess, plan and implement activities that will help Clann CCD (all those who work at The CCD) to be more aware, motivated and skilled around life decisions and to increase their own and other’s wellbeing.

The Irish Music Rights Organisation (IMRO)

The Irish Music Rights Organisation (IMRO) administers the performing rights in copyrighted music on behalf of its members (songwriters, composers, music publishers) and on behalf of members of the international overseas societies that are affiliated with it.

At IMRO, we advocate for music and the people who create and perform it.

Wellbeing at IMRO is a company-wide effort, and our Culture Team, which is employee-led, plays a pivotal role in this. They are responsible for organising Culture and Wellbeing events throughout the year with the support of HR. The Culture Team is truly the voice of our employees, and they help us in our mission to build an inclusive, supportive, and open environment for everyone.

TLI Group

TLI Group is a leading critical utility infrastructure service provider, operating extensively within the utilities sector in Ireland, Northern Ireland and the UK.

The company actively delivers high profile multi-disciplinary projects across four business units, namely: Power: Transmission & Distribution, Renewables & Engineering, Smart Energy Services and Telecoms. TLI Group plays a leading role in promoting the development of critical utility infrastructure and thus providing safe, reliable and sustainable networks for future generations.

As a value-centric business, The TLI Group culture is built around the company’s core values, namely; Safety, Customer, Delivery, Flexibility, People, and Teamwork.
The company’s purpose is to deliver critical infrastructure to facilitate today’s living and communication needs. It is the ambition of the company to be the safest, best in class and successful service provider, adding sustainable value to the customers and communities they serve.

TLI Group prides itself on fostering a supportive and collaborative team culture, offering comprehensive wellbeing supports, career and personal development opportunities, and a commitment to ensuring every team member goes home safe every day.

US Bank

People come first at U.S. Bank. Our payments experts deliver tailored and reliable solutions to power the payments of our customers, inspiring them to reach their goals and potential. Together we are stronger, overcoming challenges and connecting your business with a world of customers.

We’re a top five acquirer in both Europe and the USA, employing 4,000 people across United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Poland, Denmark, Sweden, Spain and Norway, with over 1.3 million customers worldwide. Our single international processing platform makes it easier for you to do business across the globe and it’s proven to be one of the industry’s most reliable, with typically 99.999% of continuous ‘up-time’.

At U.S. Bank, we’re committed to supporting our employees and communities year-round through volunteering, mentoring, and being an advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion. We focus on what matters most – our people – and dedicate ourselves to creating meaningful change while achieving our full potential as an organisation.

We’ve also been recognised as a Top 100 Company for wellbeing for instilling a best practice approach to wellbeing and creating a lasting impact on our employees and on the business community.

Unilin Insulations

At Unilin Insulation, our working values of excellence, passion, entrepreneurship and respect
are inherent. The ethos of ‘More than Insulation’ demonstrates our commitment to quality product, market leading service and a partnership approach with industry professionals and students alike.
The health, safety, and wellbeing of our people are at the core of everything we do.

We are committed to maintaining a safe and inclusive working environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Our proactive safety culture is supported by rigorous training and a zero-compromise approach to workplace hazards.

We actively promote employee wellbeing through engagement, support programmes, and open communication, recognising that our people are our greatest asset. By investing in their development and fostering a positive, collaborative atmosphere, we ensure our team thrives—driving innovation and excellence across all areas of our business.

University of Galway

University of Galway opened its doors in1845 with sixty-eight students. University of Galway has grown massively in size and reputation since then, with a student population today of over 19,000, 17% of which are international students from 110 countries. Over the past decade, we have been steadily increasing our global reach and reputation. According to QS World University Rankings, we are now ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide and the top 100 universities in Europe. Ranked Ireland’s #1 university for sustainable development in the Times Higher Education World Rankings (THE), we are not just about excellence in teaching; we are about shaping a better world. As government SDG Ambassador and a leader in sustainability, we offer a learning environment that cares for our students and our planet. We boast 11 Green Lab certified laboratories and are voted in the TOP 30 most beautiful campuses in Europe. 

We have an academic community of world-leading researchers at the forefront of their fields and offer our students opportunities to collaborate internationally through its programmes. The University has a long-established reputation of teaching and research excellence in the Colleges of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies; Business, Public Policy, and Law; Engineering and Science, Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences with over 2,400 staff, and 110,000 alumni networks worldwide, achieving, 11 Athena SWAN Awards along with an institutional re-accreditation award.  

We are an international university with global ambition, but with deep roots in Galway City and West of Ireland, which is renowned for its unique culture, creative industries, medical technologies, marine ecology and economy, and innovation. The university of Galway is one of the largest employers in Galway and makes a significant contribution to the economic, social, and cultural fabric of the city. 

Vertical Markets Group

The Vertical Markets Group was founded in 2008 to transform the level of sector-specific recruiting expertise. The group now comprises six industry specific recruiting businesses, giving us coverage across and access to the core talent verticals globally. Our group includes: Life Science Recruitment, Capital Markets, IT Search, HR Search, Design Build Search & A+F Recruitment.

We partner with our clients and focus on positive brand reinforcement and ultimately act as an extension of our client’s business. As a result, we have built a loyal client base which affords repeat business and is underpinned by a strong referral network. We are a group of over 60 professionals with a single-minded focus; to provide the very highest level of service to our clients and candidates that we ourselves would want to receive.

Five core values shape our culture & how we serve our customers, candidates, employees & partners: Trust, Accountability, Innovation, Diversity & Inclusion & Sustainability.

Waterford and Wexford Education Training Board

Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board (WWETB) was established on 1 July 2013. It officially incorporated SOLAS Training Centres in Waterford and Wexford into its range of services on 1 July 2014.

Since then, WWETB has been providing a comprehensive range of education and training services throughout Waterford and Wexford and it is the largest education and training provider across both counties through primary-level education, special education, second-level colleges, Further Education and Training Colleges and Centres, an Outdoor Education and Training Centre, and Youth Services delivering education and training programmes. With 1914 staff, WWETB is also a significant employer in the South-East and prides itself on being an employer of choice for prospective employees.

WWETB is guided by its Core Values, these are: Respect, Accountability, Quality, Sustainability and Learner Focused.

William Fry LLP

At William Fry, our client-focused service combines technical excellence and a practical, constructive approach to business issues. We advise leading domestic and international corporations, financial institutions, and government organisations.

We regularly act on complex, multi-jurisdictional transactions and commercial disputes. Strong client relationships and high-quality advice are the hallmarks of our business.

We are ranked by international directories, clients and market commentators alike as being a leader in our main areas of work: Corporate & M&A, Banking & Finance, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Asset Management & Investment Funds, Real Estate, Insurance (Contentious & Regulatory), Tax Projects & Construction Employment & Benefits and Technology.

Our head office is in Dublin. We have offices in Cork, London, New York, and San Francisco and are members of a global law firm network to service our clients at home abroad. Through our alliance with Tughans, Northern Ireland’s largest law firm, we provide an all-island solution.

We acknowledge that the wellbeing of our employees is integral to our collective success. We firmly believe that a workforce that is healthy, content, and well-supported forms the cornerstone of our ability to deliver exceptional legal service for our clients.

Woodies

Woodie’s is Ireland’s leading retailer in Home, DIY, and Garden solutions, proudly operating 35 locations nationwide as part of the esteemed Grafton Group. Our expansive product range encompasses DIY essentials, paints, lighting, homestyle, housewares, bathroom accessories, building materials, gardening products, and fitted kitchens.

With a dedicated team of 1,500 employees, Woodie’s has been on a remarkable journey since 2017, earning recognition as a Great Place to Work, including accolades for being a great workplace for women and for our commitment to health and wellbeing. Diversity and inclusion remain at the forefront of our priorities, reflected in our Investors in Diversity Gold Status.

Achieving the KeepWell Mark is a testament to our collective hard work, strategic planning, and unwavering dedication to fostering a culture of health and wellness. We are proud of this accomplishment and remain committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our employees and the communities we serve.

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