Top 100 Companies Leading in Wellbeing 2026｜Business & Finance in partnership with Ibec – Part 2

Business & Finance, in partnership with Ibec, launches Top 100 Companies Leading in Wellbeing Index 2026.

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 intentions and to realise a true culture of wellbeing, employers must make positive health and wellbeing a core business priority.

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By Héloïse Chaudot

Clúid Housing

Clúid is a not-for-profit organisation with a vision of a society where everyone has a great place to live. Clúid achieves this through its mission of quality housing and services, which enables residents to create homes and thriving communities.

Clúid has over 390 employees to ensure that it has the capacity to meet this mission. To date, Clúid has provided over 14,000 affordable homes to low-income families and single people in housing need all over Ireland.

Clúid believes in the importance of employing, developing, motivating and engaging employees to deliver an excellent service. They aim to do this by ensuring employees have all the resources necessary to do their job well and by providing them with a supportive environment.

Compass Ireland 

Compass Ireland is the people behind the most dynamic and rewarding food experiences in the country, with contract catering solutions built on much more than just food. 

They are powerful partnerships, rooted in trust, and delivered by people who care. Their mission is to make great-tasting food work for Ireland’s greatest businesses, and that’s exactly what they achieve for every client, every day. 

Compass Ireland was re-accredited with the Ibec KeepWell Mark in February 2025, demonstrating their dedication and commitment to employee health and wellbeing.

Coolmine TC

Established in 1973, Coolmine is a leading drug and alcohol treatment centre providing residential and community-based rehabilitation services across Ireland. As the first therapeutic community established in the country, Coolmine uses a peer-supported model to empower individuals to overcome addiction and successfully reintegrate into society. 

The organisation offers a holistic range of recovery supports, including Ireland’s only residential facility for mothers and their children, Ashleigh House. 

With a significant geographic presence in Dublin, the Mid-West, and the South-West, Coolmine supports over 1,500 individuals and their families annually. 

Committed to evidence-based practice and high standards of governance, the organisation focuses on the dignity and potential of every individual. By fostering a culture of recovery and social inclusion, Coolmine remains at the forefront of addressing the impact of addiction on individuals and communities nationwide.

Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ)

Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ) acts as a Holding Company for the CIÉ Group of Companies, which incorporates Irish Rail, Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann and CIÉ Tours. 

While not involved directly in the provision of services to the public, they employ approximately 170 office-based staff across five Dublin city locations. 

As well as reporting to the Government and liaising with the National Transport Authority (NTA), they provide a wide range of professional services to the wider CIÉ Group.

Services include: Legal advice and guidance, Information Technology, Insurance and Risk, Internal Audit, Finance and Reporting, and Property Services.

With an average employee age of 48 and a near 50:50 gender balance, CIÉ represents a dynamic and forward-looking environment in which to work. Backed up by their policies and procedures, they strive to ensure employee wellbeing is a high priority. They are very proud to display their KeepWell Award in their boardroom at Heuston Station and look forward to continuing their employee wellbeing journey.

Covalen

Covalen is an outsourcing partner delivering service excellence. They make complex challenges simple through innovation and flexibility with a unique global perspective.

For nearly 30 years, their team has partnered with local and global organisations, streamlining operations to enhance customer experience. Their outsourcing solutions are designed to be flexible and scalable – ready to grow with you. With its multilingual team of 2,500 diverse experts (collectively speaking 55+ languages), Covalen brings practical solutions and a commitment to delivering lasting impact.

Crowleys DFK

Crowleys DFK is one of Ireland’s leading firms of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors. With offices in Dublin and Cork, they have been providing client-focused audit, accountancy, financial advisory, taxation, corporate finance and consulting services for 50 years.

They are proud of the reputation and long-term relationships they have built with their clients over the years. They represent a diverse range of today’s most innovative and high-performing industries in the indigenous SME and Foreign Direct Investment sectors. Additionally, they are also widely regarded as one of the leading advisors to the Public Sector.

Corporate Social Responsibility is an essential part of their business. Showing a level of care for their employees, their community and the environment are key factors in how they measure their success. They have long recognised the importance of making the wellbeing of their employees a strategic priority and strive to provide the highest standard of workplace health, wellbeing, and safety.

The company’s national presence in Ireland is supported by its international reach through DFK International. DFK International is one of the world’s leading associations of independent accounting, legal, tax and business advisory firms.

Dalata Hotel Group

Dalata Hotel Group is the UK and Ireland’s largest independent four-star hotel operator, with a growing presence in Continental Europe. Established in 2007, with a portfolio of 56 hotels operating through its two main brands, Clayton and Maldron hotels.

Their brands have been created to delight the guests they live to serve. From the modern warmth of Maldron Hotels to the welcoming personal connection felt at Clayton Hotels, every brand represents a unique facet of how they look after their guests.

They foster a culture of integrity, fairness and inclusion. Dalata Hotel Groups is a company where people can flourish and have the opportunity to develop their talents, be recognised and rewarded and pursue a fulfilling career. They strive for success, are enthusiastic about what they do, and take responsibility for doing things right.

They bring the heart of hospitality to every hotel they own and operate. They see their growth and expansion plans as a way of spreading their unique way of caring for their guests further around the world, bringing better experiences to more people. Currently, the Dalata difference can be felt at each of their hotels in Ireland, the UK, Germany & the Netherlands, and they’ll keep expanding this further, focusing on key UK cities, Dublin and Continental Europe.

DeCare

DeCare, Ireland’s sole specialist dental, vision, and wellness benefits provider, has been serving a global customer base in Ireland and the United States for over 26 years. 

Their talented team delivers specialised products and services that have enabled over 600 Irish companies and over 76,000 members to enhance employee oral and optical health by reducing costs and increasing awareness. 

Globally, DeCare Dental is a trusted brand, administering dental benefits for over 50 years and supporting 7 million dental members worldwide. 

As a subsidiary of DeCare Dental LLC and Elevance Health,  the largest U.S. health benefits provider, DeCare combines global strength with local expertise in Ireland. They offer dental and vision insurance plans to suit various budgets, emphasising regular dental visits and eye health detection. DeCare’s wellness programs further contribute to overall health and wellbeing.

Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Education and Training Board (DDLETB)

Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Education and Training Board (DDLETB) provides education, training and services to over 90,000 learners across the three county council areas of Fingal, South Dublin and Dún Laoghaire/Rathdown. 

Serving a diverse community of learners, DDLETB supports students at every stage of life, from post-primary education to further education, apprenticeships, and community programmes. 

Their learners are at the centre of everything they do, encouraged to achieve their potential in supportive and innovative environments. This work is made possible by the dedication and expertise of the company’s staff, whose commitment to excellence, collaboration, and learner success helps build skills, confidence, and opportunity for individuals, communities, and the regional economy.

Dublin Bus

Dublin Bus has been at the heart of daily life in Dublin for 38 years, serving communities as Ireland’s largest public transport service provider. Its 1,281 buses carried 159 million customers last year. It currently operates 131 routes, including Nitelink services and thirteen 24-hour services.

Dublin Bus currently employs over 4,300 people, including 3,100 bus drivers, representing 85 different countries. They embrace and respect diversity among their employees and are committed to providing a fulfilling employment experience. They are dedicated to ensuring a safe, healthy, and supportive workplace through their health and wellbeing programmes and procedures.

Edward Lifesciences

Edwards Lifesciences is a global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease and critical care monitoring. Driven by a passion to help patients, the company collaborates with leading clinicians to address unmet healthcare needs. 

Since establishing its Irish operations in 2018, Edwards has significantly expanded its presence, featuring a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Castletroy, Limerick, and a site in Shannon. These facilities are central to the global production of innovative heart valve therapies. 

Employing over 600 people in Ireland, the company fosters a culture of innovation, excellence, and community partnership. 

Edwards Lifesciences remains dedicated to developing breakthrough technologies that improve patient outcomes and enhance quality of life. The Irish sites play a vital role in the company’s global mission, reflecting a deep commitment to advancing medical science and supporting the local medtech sector through high-quality manufacturing and engineering.

EirGrid

Established in 2006, EirGrid is responsible for the safe, secure and reliable supply of electricity – now and in the future. They operate, develop and enhance the electricity grid and market. They make sure that Ireland has a secure and sustainable supply of electricity. This is essential to power communities and drive the economy. Through their work, they are making Ireland’s grid renewable-ready, in line with the Government’s climate action targets.

EJ Engineering

EJ is a family-run company with over 140 years of experience, providing an extensive range of manhole covers, drainage gratings, and access solutions. 

Serving the water, drainage, telecommunications, and energy industries worldwide, the company utilises ductile iron, galvanised steel, and composite materials. 

As global leaders in mission-critical infrastructure, EJ is defined by constant innovation and independent certification of its products and facilities. 

EJ recognises its people as its core strength, utilising world-class expertise to sustain its global legacy. The company is committed to a safe, trusting work environment built on honesty, integrity, and respect. 

By prioritising safety and security to reduce the risk of injury, EJ ensures that its culture of excellence and professional integrity remains central to its long-standing global operations.

Element Six

Element Six (e6) is a global leader in the design, development and production of synthetic diamond and tungsten carbide advanced material solutions. Part of the De Beers Group, e6’s primary manufacturing sites are located in the UK, Ireland, Germany, South Africa, and the US.

Since 1959, Element Six’s focus has been on engineering the diamond synthesis process to leverage the material’s extreme and diverse properties, including hardness, high tensile strength, chemical inertness, broad optical transmission and very high thermal conductivity.

Element Six advanced material solutions are used in applications such as cutting, grinding, drilling, shearing and polishing, while the extreme properties of synthetic diamond beyond hardness are opening up new applications in a wide array of industries such as optics, power transmission, water treatment, semiconductors and sensors.

elfc

elfc is the world’s leading engine financing and leasing company. Founded in 1989, and headquartered in Shannon, Co. Clare, elfc is a group company of Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc. Specialising in flexible short to long-term engine support packages for the airline commercial aviation industry, their global business revolves around supporting the world’s airlines and their experienced team are dedicated to consistently delivering for their valued customers. 

elfc’s customer base includes some of the world’s most established airlines, newest start-ups, OEMs, MROs, and aircraft lessors, and many of the seasoned LCC’s around the world. 

elfc employs over 80 people in Ireland. elfc are proud to have been awarded the KeepWell Mark, a testament to their commitment to ensuring employees are supported in their development, enjoy a positive work-life balance, while also being empowered to embody the company culture through ESG, D&I and Wellbeing activities.

Fáilte Ireland

As the National Tourism Development Authority, Fáilte Ireland’s role is to support the long-term sustainable growth in the economic, social, cultural, and environmental contribution of tourism to Ireland.

They work in partnership with Government, state agencies, local authorities, representative groups and industry to develop tourism across Ireland by creating destination development plans and networks, investing in infrastructure, activities, visitor attractions and festivals. Fáilte Ireland also provides consumer and buyer insights, mentoring, business supports, training programmes and buyer platforms to help tourism businesses innovate and grow.

In addition, Fáilte Ireland supports Business Tourism, managing the bidding for and securing of larger conferences, meetings, and events to be hosted in Ireland.

They are also responsible for domestic holiday marketing across four regional experience brands: Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland’s Ancient East, Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands and Dublin.

Fexco

Recognised as one of the world’s original and most established fintech players, Fexco employs over 3,600 people across its suite of companies, headquartered in Killorglin, Co. Kerry, located in the Southwest of Ireland. Founded in 1981, Fexco now has operations in 60 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, North America, and Latin America. 

Fexco serves some of the world’s biggest brands across multiple industries in Payments, through a wide range of innovative products and services including Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC), Multi Currency Pricing (MCP), International Payments, Retail FX, and payUnite; in Business Services through bespoke Managed and Advisory Services, Property Services management and Aviation Services; and in Ventures, developing products and services for Fexco’s core businesses and new ventures. 

Since its inception, Fexco has been driven by an entrepreneurial and innovative spirit. This ethos has brought the company to new regions and industries of growth, connecting customers with exciting new opportunities. Through its commitment to partnership and innovation, the company has built an international network of customers. 

Fragomen

Fragomen is the world’s leading firm dedicated exclusively to immigration services. Founded in 1951, it maintains a global presence with over 60 offices across 30 countries. Since establishing its Dublin office in 2017 and expanding to Cork in 2025, Fragomen Ireland has become the country’s largest provider of corporate immigration services, supporting multinationals, FDI companies, and scaling start-ups. 

With a specialist team of over 80 professionals representing 23 nationalities, the firm provides a full suite of Irish corporate and personal immigration support. Fragomen utilises advanced technology and deep local expertise to navigate complex regulatory landscapes, offering tailored solutions for talent relocation and compliance. 

The firm fosters a diverse, inclusive culture, prioritising a supportive environment for its global workforce. Its dedication to professional excellence and client service ensures a streamlined immigration journey for many of the country’s most significant employers.

Freudenberg Medical

Freudenberg Medical is a leading global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO) specialising in complex medical devices, components, and pharmaceutical technologies. They offer end-to-end services, including design, silicone/thermoplastic moulding, extrusions, and specialised coatings for catheters and implants, serving the MedTech industry from 12 global sites.

Frylite Solutions

Frylite Solutions has been a leader in Ireland’s food industry for over 35 years, providing high-quality fresh oils, used oil collection, fryer management services, and food waste solutions.

With over 8,500 customers, including restaurants and food producers, they help businesses maintain sustainability while meeting their culinary needs.

Their team of 290+ employees across 6 locations, with 90+ delivery vehicles, ensures timely service, delivering over 40 million litres of fresh oil annually. They’re proud to support over 60% of the food industry in Ireland in their environmental responsibilities.

Gas Networks Ireland

Gas Networks Ireland owns, operates, and maintains the natural gas network in Ireland. They secure Ireland’s energy supply by managing critical energy infrastructure safely and reliably, 365 days a year. 

Gas Networks Ireland is dedicated to maintaining and investing in their infrastructure to meet the highest standards of safety and reliability. The company also takes pride in its role in facilitating the transition to renewable energy, thereby supporting Ireland’s ambitious climate objectives. 

Gas Networks Ireland’s focus is on enabling a sustainable energy future for Ireland, which involves both maintaining current energy solutions and preparing for a future dominated by renewable energy sources. 

The dedication and expertise of their team, along with a culture that empowers and supports delivery, make their strategy possible. They will continue to focus on their talented workforce across the business so that they can evolve and develop skills and capabilities to meet future goals.

Grifols

Headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, Grifols, S.A. is the parent company of the Grifols Group, founded in 1940 in Barcelona by Dr José Antonio Grifols i Roig. 

Grifols has 16 manufacturing sites and 7 plasma testing laboratories and employs over 27,000 people based in more than 30 countries and regions. A pioneer in the plasma industry, Grifols has the largest network of donation centres in the world, with more than 400 centres across North America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and China.

The Irish operation sits within the bioscience division of Grifols Group, which is focused on the therapeutic use of proteins in blood plasma. These essential proteins are used to replace or restore missing proteins among patients who have rare genetic diseases such as immune deficiencies, bleeding or blood-clotting disorders and genetic emphysema. They can also be used to help patients suffering from liver disease or recovering from surgery.

The Irish site is the main headquarters for non-US distribution of plasma-derived medications and functions as a logistics hub for biopharmaceuticals extracted from blood donated in the US, and operates an albumin plant. 

The product is stored in Dublin at -30°C before being quality assessed, packaged, and shipped to over 80 international markets. The Irish facility also has shared service operations supporting the biosciences division of Grifols Group and houses teams in logistics and supply chain, accounting, treasury, HR, finance, regulatory affairs and compliance, and customer service.

Health Products Regulatory Authority

The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) regulates medicines and devices for the benefit of people and animals. They are committed to excellence in health product regulation through science, collaboration and innovation. Their remit and regulatory functions include human and veterinary medicines, clinical trials, medical devices, controlled drugs, blood and blood components, tissues and cells, and cosmetic products.

They use their scientific and clinical expertise to review and monitor health products available in Ireland or exported abroad. They aim to make sure that the health products they regulate are as safe as possible and do what they are intended to do.

Hilton Foods

Hilton Food Group’s strategy is to support its customers’ brands and their development in local markets, leading to sustainable growth. 

This clear and straightforward approach has generated great success and built them a strong reputation for transparency, honesty and agile thinking, backed up with modern and well-invested facilities. 

What they deliver for their partners is determined by their commercial agenda and their competitive pressures. They dedicate themselves to fully understanding both. They then design an entire operation and supply chain around their needs and priorities.

Through its service model (the people and the processes they set up), Hilton Foods aims to meet the needs of their partners’ culture, structure and operational requirements. In other words, what they do and what they deliver is designed around their partners. They focus on their specific consumers and on the trends that impact their needs and preferences.

Horse Racing Ireland

Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) is the national authority for thoroughbred racing in Ireland, with responsibility for the governance, development and promotion of the industry under the Horse and Greyhound Racing Act 2001. 

Their vision is to ensure Ireland will be the global leader in Horse Racing and Breeding, sustaining a vibrant and rural industry. HRI’s mission is to develop and promote Ireland’s Horse Racing and Breeding industries, to administer and govern the sport of Horse Racing in Ireland, and to cultivate and promote the highest standards of integrity and welfare. The success of their Mission, Vision and Purpose is heavily dependent on the success of their people and their teams.

In May 2021, Horse Racing Ireland launched the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). EAP is a confidential programme available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, that provides all employees and their families with immediate help and support in managing whatever work or personal issues they are facing. It also offers a wellbeing series which delivers high-quality, expert-led health and wellbeing events throughout the year.

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