The Essential Link Between Business Strategy and HR Management

Posted in: HR Updates ROI on 27/02/2020 The business of HR is an increasingly interesting and often complex environment. The level of time and resources allocated to the HR function within an organisation varies dramatically. This article explores a few different aspects around the connection between a company’s Human Resource Management...

Why is Emotional Intelligence Important?

Posted in: HR Updates ROI on 12/02/2020 Emotional Intelligence has been coined by psychologists Peter Salovey and John Mayer (1990) as “the ability to monitor one’s own and others emotions to discriminate between different emotions and label them appropriately and use emotional information to guide thinking and behaviour.” Emotional inte...

Intoxicants in the Workplace

Posted in: HR Updates ROI on 15/01/2020 Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 the term intoxicant is defined as including drugs or alcohol or a combination of both. It therefore includes both prescribed and non-prescribed drugs. The Employer has many obligations under this legislation, including the responsibility to mana...

Organisational Mindset – Fixed or Growth?

Posted in: HR Updates ROI on 11/12/2019 In general, the topic of Mindset when discussed often ends up being split into two questions. Do I have a fixed mindset or do I have a growth mindset? Which one is better? How important is it to my professional role? Mindset has been defined as the established set of attitudes and assumptions held ...

Getting into the Spirit – Christmas Party Advice for Employers

Posted in: HR Updates ROI on 22/10/2019 The Company Christmas Party presents an ideal opportunity for employees to socialise and enjoy the Christmas season together. Morale can often get a lift at such events, as can team unity. Creating personal connections outside of the work environment can help improve the general atmosphere and the ...

Top Tips for Successful Grievance Management

Posted in: HR Updates ROI on 14/10/2019 "At what point do you have to inform the alleged perpetrator of the issues being raised when the employee hasn’t raised a formal complaint?" and "Can the investigated employee demand to have the opportunity to cross examine the employee in person or are statements sufficient?" This article by the ...

Emotional Culture Within Organisations

Posted in: HR Updates ROI on 10/09/2019 Organisational Culture can be described as the combined summary of beliefs, customs and attitudes within the workplace. While different industries may experience different styles of culture depending on the environment, it is essential that all workplace cultures have a significant element of posi...

What are the differences in Employee V Contractor?

Posted in: HR Updates ROI on 10/06/2019 There is a key distinction in employment law between a “contract for services” and an employment contract. An employee works under an employment contract, whereas an independent contractor provides services under a contract for services. If the services are provided by an independent contractor the...

What are the main provisions of the Employment Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2018?

Posted in: HR Updates ROI on 12/02/2019 The Employment Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2018 was signed in to law on Christmas Day 2018 and is due to come into effect on 1 March 2019. The Act is designed to improve the security and predictability of working hours for employees on precarious contracts. The Act does not deal solely with issues...

Performance appraisals: Is this the perfect time?

Posted in: HR Updates ROI on 15/01/2019 The start of a new year is the perfect time to conduct appraisals with your staff. The appraisals process benefits staff, management and the business as it allows for clear communication in a two-way process where both parties have equal opportunity to discuss the role, work performance, objectives...