In response to growing client demand, Lockton Ireland is delighted to announce the acquisition of the consulting and advisory practice of WorkMatters Ltd., led by its Founder, Kevin Empey.
This strategic move strengthens Lockton’s capacity to deliver innovative, tailored and future-fit workforce and benefits solutions designed to foster employee engagement, productivity and well-being, thereby driving organisational success in an ever-changing business and employment environment.
The world of work has undergone a profound transformation, accelerated by the pandemic and subsequent shifts in workplace dynamics. For employers, this has created challenges in attracting and retaining talent, maintaining employee engagement and productivity while also building an adaptive organisation and employment model for the future.
Lockton’s expanded range of services will provide clients with comprehensive employer solutions to meet these business challenges and foster engaging work environments. Alongside its existing offerings, Lockton will now provide additional services in the areas of future of work strategy, full employment offering design and development as well as innovative and cost-effective solutions.
WorkMatters Ltd. will continue to offer its existing range of innovative work-based solutions and AI-related services under the leadership of James Ryan. Lockton Ireland and WorkMatters Ltd. have also established a partnership agreement for the provision of these services, further broadening the range of support to Lockton Ireland’s clients.
Ray McKenna, Head of People Solutions at Lockton Ireland, commented: "Our clients are facing evolving workforce dynamics that demand innovative and sustainable solutions. By combining WorkMatters’ expertise with Lockton’s resources and local insight, we can deliver comprehensive, forward-thinking strategies that address immediate workforce needs and position organisations for long-term success."
Kevin Empey, who joins Lockton in January 2025 as International Head of Future of Work Strategy and Solutions, added: “I am excited to be linking up with Lockton, a combination which brings together Future of Work strategy experience with global leadership in employee benefits and workforce solutions. This will help organisations to align their people strategies with changing business and workforce needs, optimising and future-proofing their employee value proposition for the changing world of work.”
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About Lockton Ireland
Lockton Ireland is part of the Lockton Companies, the world’s largest privately held insurance brokerage and consulting firm. With a strong commitment to innovation and client success, Lockton Ireland provides expert guidance and tailored solutions in employee benefits, workforce strategies, and risk management.
About WorkMatters
WorkMatters is a leading provider of work-based solutions and AI-driven services that help organisations adapt to current and future challenges in the changing world of work. WorkMatters delivers cutting-edge work-based solutions to its clients with a particular focus on organisational agility and adaptiveness, team productivity and digitally enabled ways of working.