Home-working - 3 Years On

Posted in: HR Updates ROI on 31/05/2023 Covid-19 government guidance catapulted workers from offices to home almost overnight at the start of the pandemic in 2020. Such measures revolutionised working arrangements and changed expectations of where and how we work, as the balance of power shifted from employer to employee. Despite homewor...

A Guide to Parent’s Leave (2023)

Posted in: HR Updates ROI on 18/05/2023 The birth of a child is a magical time for parents but it can also be a stressful time managing a good work/life balance. Parent’s leave is a statutory entitlement for parents that was introduced by the Government in November 2019. The purpose of this is to enable working parents spend more time wi...

Toxic Employees and What to do About Them

Posted in: HR Updates ROI on 04/05/2023 We all know how damaging a toxic employee can be to workplace culture. You know the type; volatile, negative and moody a lot, if not most of the time. The type that almost sucks the energy out of a room just by walking into it which inevitably impacts morale within teams and the wider organisation,...

Managing Long Term Absence

Posted in: HR Updates ROI on 21/04/2023 Absenteeism is a substantial cost for every business in Ireland. There are a number of steps an employer can take in order to address long term absence. The Workplace Relations Act 2015 outlines that employees accrue annual leave and public holiday entitlements while on certified sick leave. This c...

Struggling to Fill Roles? It’s Time to Start Employing Older Workers

Posted in: HR Updates ROI on 05/04/2023 If you’re struggling to fill roles, it’s probably time to start considering older workers, if you haven’t already done so. The labour market remains tight and most organisations could do well to actively recruit more mature workers who can offer a wealth of experience. Age diversity can bring many ...

Dignity & Respect in the Workplace

Posted in: HR Updates ROI on 15/03/2023 Bullying & Harassment is an area that can cause concern for even the most experienced of management teams. It is important that each workplace has a Dignity & Respect Policy. The purpose of a Dignity & Respect at Work Policy is to create a working environment that is free from Bullying ...

Can HR be Trusted?

Posted in: HR Updates ROI on 02/03/2023 Many people definitely have trust issues with HR, believing we are more aligned to the employer’s needs than those of the employee. HR should be regarded however as the go-to department for ironing out any employee relations issues without staff being concerned that they will close ranks with those...

Probation Management

Posted in: HR Updates ROI on 23/02/2023 Probation Management can be seen as an extension of the recruitment and selection process. A Probation Period is a time period at the beginning of employment which allows the employer to assess the employee’s suitability for the role and address any performance related issues, early in the employme...

WRC Inspections - What Happens?

Posted in: HR Updates ROI on 16/02/2023 The Inspection and Enforcement Services of the WRC conduct inspections of employment records to ensure employers are fully compliant with employment law in the State. The process involves, but is not confined to, examining all employee records, along with conducting interviews with both the employe...

The European Union (Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions) Regulations 2022

Posted in: HR Updates ROI on 20/01/2023 Under the new European Union (Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions) Regulations 2022, there are new requirements placed on employers. The purpose of the Regulations is to provide more transparency and predictability in regards to working conditions. In line with the Regulations, employers...