Menopause in the Workplace

Posted in: HR Updates ROI on 29/07/2021 What Is It? The menopause is sometimes known as the 'change of life' and is marked by the ending of menstruation. The menopause is a natural part of life, but it can feel like a great taboo in the workplace. The average age for a woman to reach the menopause is between 45 and 55 who are often reac...

Developing Organisational and Personal Resilience

Posted in: HR Updates ROI on 29/07/2021 This last year and a half of the Covid pandemic has certainly tested our resilience – both professionally and personally – in terms of how we have reacted and adapted to new ways of working and being in the world. I know that I have gone through waves – sometimes coping well (as many of the aspect...

Sick Leave And Sick Pay: Changes In the Law

Posted in: HR Updates ROI on 20/07/2021 Currently in Ireland there is no legal requirement for employers to pay employees while they are on sick leave from work. That being said, this is going to change from 2022. At present the employer can decide their own policy in respect to sick pay. Employer’s must have written information about th...

Vaccinations within the Workplace

Posted in: HR Updates ROI on 13/05/2021 The Coronavirus Vaccination roll out will bring a lot of positives to people’s daily lives, but what does it mean for employers within the workplace - will it be a requirement, what policies should be considered and what are the legal implications? Many questions are being asked about the process f...

Redundancy Outplacement – A Sense of Hope and Direction

Posted in: HR Updates ROI on 28/04/2021 Covid has had a significant impact on when, where and how we work. As the restrictions start to ease businesses are faced with making decisions regarding the transition back to the workplace and dealing with the longer term implications of the pandemic. Over the last year businesses have attempted...

Transitioning To A Hybrid Working Model

Posted in: HR Updates ROI on 13/04/2021 Transitioning to a hybrid model - How to navigate complexities, make and communicate decisions to arrive at the right destination… Seismic change in the design of work is underway. The when, where and how work is completed is a critical question. As organizations move out of the Covid bubble key de...

Code of Practice For Employers And Employees On The Prevention And Resolution Of Bullying At Work

Posted in: HR Updates ROI on 11/03/2021 A new code of practice concerning the prevention and resolution of bullying at work has been made by way of a statutory instrument No. 674/2020 published on 5 January 2021. It came into effect on 23rd December 2020. This Code applies to all employments in Ireland irrespective of whether employees w...

Future Trends and the Road Ahead in Human Resources

Posted in: HR Updates ROI on 24/02/2021 Former colleagues of mine used to laugh at me when I described Human Resources as ‘relentless’. There is no natural ebb and flow in what is asked of HR professionals – challenges, unforeseen employee relations matters and crisis management arise on an ad hoc basis, demanding attention and expertise...

Investigations and Disciplinary Action – Q&A

Posted in: HR Updates ROI on 20/01/2021 Should recommendations be included in a draft investigation report – being sent to parties involved in a bullying complaint? The Code of Practice on Addressing Bullying in the Workplace outlines that both parties should be given the opportunity to comment on the “findings” before a complaint is dec...

Employee Engagement During COVID-19

Posted in: HR Updates ROI on 09/12/2020 Most workplaces have faced the consequences of the global pandemic, with many businesses having to adapt to new unforeseen challenges and employee behaviors. This has resulted in many employers facing the challenge of less engaged or demotivated employees. Employee engagement is the relationship an...