Your managers are using ChatGPT to draft emails. Someone in HR is using AI to help write job descriptions. Your recruitment software may already be using automated tools to screen or rank candidates. For many Irish employers, AI is already [...]
An employee is approaching 65. Their contract says they are due to retire; the business has started planning for their departure, and perhaps a replacement is already being considered. Then the employee says they are not ready to leave and [...]
Managing poor performance is one of the more difficult responsibilities employers face. An employee may consistently miss targets, produce work below the required standard or struggle to meet the expectations of their role. In some cases, informal feedback and coaching [...]
Workplace complaints can arise in any organisation. An employee may raise concerns about a colleague, challenge how they have been treated by a manager, or make allegations involving bullying, harassment, misconduct or other workplace issues. In many cases, the employer [...]
Ireland's new pensions auto-enrolment scheme, My Future Fund, marks one of the biggest changes to workplace pensions in decades. While many employers see it as simply another payroll deduction, the reality is far more complex. Auto-enrolment introduces new legal obligations, [...]
Many Irish businesses rely on contractors, consultants and freelancers to remain agile, access specialist skills and manage fluctuating workloads. In many cases, these arrangements are entirely legitimate. However, as contractor relationships evolve over time, the distinction between self-employment and employment [...]
Since March 2024, employees in Ireland have had a statutory right to request remote working. While employers can refuse requests, they must follow the process set out in the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023 and the WRC [...]
The EU Pay Transparency Directive will introduce significant changes for Irish employers. One of the most important is Article 7, which gives employees the right to request information about pay levels within their organisation. Many employers are focused on Gender [...]
Four months into 2026, the initial administrative rush of the €14.15 minimum wage increase has evolved into a "pay squeeze" threatening staff loyalty as entry-level wages close the gap on experienced roles. In an April market where specialist talent remains [...]
The EU Platform Workers Directive will significantly change how organisations classify contractors and gig workers across Europe. Many organisations rely on contractors, freelancers, or platform workers to deliver services. Under the upcoming EU Platform Workers Directive, some of these workers [...]
