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Upcoming Employment Law Changes In Ireland for 2024/25 and Key Considerations for Employers
Staying ahead of employment law changes in Ireland is essential for employers aiming to remain compliant and competitive. The legislative updates for 2024/25 introduce significant reforms across various areas, from workplace pensions and gender pay gap reporting to maternity leave and collective redundancy procedures. These [...]
What You Need to Know About the Employment Permits Act 2024
The Employment Permits Act 2024 introduces significant updates to Ireland's work permit regulations, aiming to modernise hiring practices, strengthen compliance, and support key industries. This transformative legislation is designed to align with Ireland's evolving economic goals and labour market demands, making it easier for employers [...]
Designing Effective Employee Surveys: What to Ask and Why
Designing effective employee surveys is crucial for capturing insights that drive organisational growth. This guide explores why surveys matter, the key questions to include, best practices for design, and how to analyse results. We'll delve into common mistakes to avoid and how HR Team can [...]
How to Create a Robust Workforce Planning Strategy
Workforce planning aligns your team's talents with your company's goals, ensuring you have the right people in the right roles at the right time. For businesses operating across Northern Ireland (NI), the United Kingdom (UK), and the Republic of Ireland (ROI), this strategy becomes even [...]
Stay Ahead of Employment Law Changes – Join HR Team’s Free Webinar on 30th October 2024
As Ireland moves forward with significant updates in employment legislation, it’s essential for employers to stay informed and compliant. From changes to Statutory Sick Pay to updates on Pensions Auto-Enrollment and the National Minimum Wage, employers in the Republic of Ireland need to be prepared [...]
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Innovative Talent Acquisition Techniques to Attract Top Talent
Attracting top talent in today’s competitive job market requires innovative approaches. Traditional methods are no longer enough. This article explores cutting-edge talent acquisition techniques, emphasising AI, social media, and other modern strategies like gamification, employer branding and workplace flexibility. These methods enable businesses to secure [...]
Top 10 Employee Engagement Strategies for 2024
Employee engagement is a cornerstone of organisational success. These ten Employee Engagement Strategies include personalised development plans that align employee goals with business objectives, flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance, and holistic wellness programs that help with physical, mental, and emotional health. By implementing [...]
Elon Musk ‘Fork in the Road’ ruling highlights danger of ‘monkey see, monkey do’ attitude for Irish employers
'If it's good enough for Elon Musk's business, then it's good enough for my business' is a position that some employers may have considered taking when the tech tycoon's now famous 'fork in the road' email to Twitter staff hit the headlines in late 2022. Irish [...]
Navigating Mental Health Culture in a Multigenerational Workplace
In today’s diverse professional environment, understanding the unique needs and expectations of different age groups within a team is more important than ever. Successfully balancing these can lead to enhanced collaboration, productivity, and job satisfaction. This article will explore mental health in the workplace, the [...]
Businesses Advised to Prepare for Upcoming Employment Permit Changes (Ireland)
Irish businesses must brace themselves for significant changes in employment permit regulations. These changes, part of broader employment law updates, will have far-reaching implications for employers and foreign workers. On 26 June 2024, President Higgins signed the Employment Permits Act 2024 (the Act) into law. [...]
How to Prepare for The Worker Protection Act (UK)
The Worker Protection Act 2023, formally known as The Worker Protection (Amendment of the Equality Act 2010) Act 2023, is groundbreaking legislation in the UK that enhances safeguards for employees against sexual harassment in the workplace. This amendment to the 2010 Equality Act marks a [...]
Favouritism in the Workplace: How to Spot and Prevent It
"Leaders who practice favouritism in the workplace have no chance to build a culture of trust." – Robert Whipple. Favouritism and cliques in the workplace create an ambiguous environment where merit and performance take a back seat, leaving employees struggling to navigate an unlevel playing [...]