Seopa Ltd & Irwin M: People-Powered Success

0:00It's March 31st. This is Europe News Today, powered by AI, your European briefing. I'm Corey with the story. CEO-politigious-copped employer of the year for firms under 150 employees. Founded in 2003 by entrepreneur Greg Wilson, the Belfast-based crew runs comparison sites like CompareNi.com and QuotesOn.co.uk. With 80 employees across offices in Romania, they deliver tech for insurance, energy, finance, and big consumer brands. They earn the nod for killer work vibes, strong culture, and real career growth. Meanwhile, Irwin M&E grabbed the over 150 employees' prize, specializing in mechanical, electrical, energy, and renewables installs, plus maintenance. Leaders are beaming about their teens. Greg Wilson called it prime time to honor the squad that's built a trust-based hustle from day one, where folks grind together on meaningful gigs. Over at Irwin, operations director Richard McGarrity said it's a proud flex for prioritizing

1:04staff comfort through listening HR and fund perks like manager-led outings. Irwin's booming too, up 53% in headcount since 2020, despite shortages. They drop over 270,000 pounds yearly on training. On board more than 10 apprentices a year, hit 35% women in, management, and trained over 20 mental health first-aiders. Just this year, they showed out 2 million pounds for a fresh ported-down office to keep the space top tier. These wins spotlight companies betting big on people power, proving that solid cultures fuel growth and loyalty in tough times.