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BWG Foods Shortlisted for Three Prestigious HR Leadership & Management Awards

Posted on: 28 Aug 2025

BWG Foods is proud to announce it has been shortlisted in three categories at the prestigious HR Leadership & Management Awards 2025, recognising BWG’s innovative “Hire to Retire” (H2R) initiative.

 

BWG Foods’ “Hire to Retire” solution is a comprehensive, all-encompassing digital HR tool designed to manage the full employee lifecycle, spanning from recruitment and onboarding to development, performance management, and retirement, which are designed to help streamline payroll and HR processes, drive operational efficiency and enhance service delivery for retailers.

 

The H2R solution is not only implemented across BWG’s nationwide network of SPAR, EUROSPAR, MACE, Londis and XL independent retailers but is also currently being rolled out to retail partners, providing a centralised and scalable HR and payroll service. This approach ensures consistency, compliance, and excellence in HR practices across the BWG Foods’ network.

 

The categories BWG has been shortlisted in include:

  • HR Team of the Year – Large Organisation
  • HR Business Growth Strategy
  • Best Change Management Programme

 

Peter Donohoe, Chief People Officer at BWG Group said: “Being shortlisted in three categories is a testament to the dedication and innovation of our HR team. The Hire to Retire is a first of its kind initiative that reflects our commitment to delivering best-in-class HR services , supporting both our internal teams and our valued retail partners. We’re proud to be recognised for a programme that truly transforms how we manage and support our people.”

 

Since its inception in 2015, the HR Leadership & Management Awards have celebrated excellence in HR across Ireland, highlighting the sector’s vital role in shaping the country’s economic future. These awards attract hundreds of industry leaders and provide a national platform for showcasing HR innovation and achievement.