Investors in People Announced as Special Award Sponsor for DMS Ireland Graduation Ball 2026
Investors in People, the globally recognised standard for people management and workplace wellbeing, has proudly announced its sponsorship of the DMS Ireland Graduation Ball 2026 as a Special Award Sponsor. This partnership underpins a shared commitment to championing the future of people professionals across Northern Ireland and beyond.
With a legacy spanning more than 30 years, Investors in People partners with organisations worldwide to improve performance through better people practices. The Investors in People frameworks are built around three core principles - leading, supporting and improving - which shape a set of indicators and criteria aligned to high‑performance working. Through its structured assessment process and accreditation levels of Standard, Silver, Gold and Platinum, Investors in People provides a clear pathway for continuous improvement, enabling organisations to benchmark, develop and sustain excellence in leadership, engagement, wellbeing and learning – the foundations organisations need to succeed in a rapidly changing world of work.
Eddie Salmon, Chief Operating Officer at Investors in People, brings decades of experience within the Investors in People landscape and has witnessed first-hand the transformative impact of the accreditation on organisations and their people. Commenting on the sponsorship, Eddie said:
“We are delighted to sponsor the DMS Graduation Ball 2026 and to celebrate the success of CIPD learners with DMS Ireland. At Investors in People, our purpose is to make work better, across the UK, Ireland and internationally. As organisations navigate rapid change and new technologies, engaging and developing people has never been more important. When talent feels valued and supported, organisations unlock innovation, ambition and long‑term success.”
Lynn Carson, Managing Director of DMS Ireland, welcomed the partnership, stating: “We are delighted to have the support of Investors in People for the 2026 Graduation Ball. Their commitment to developing workplaces where people can thrive aligns perfectly with our mission to equip CIPD learners with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to shape the future of work.”
The DMS Ireland Graduation Ball 2026 will bring together graduates, industry leaders and key stakeholders to celebrate achievement, recognise excellence and inspire the next generation of HR and people development professionals.
This sponsorship further reinforces Investors in People’s ongoing dedication to building better workplaces through continuous improvement, evidence-based people strategies, and a steadfast belief that investing in people is fundamental to sustainable success.
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