by Eoin Lyons | Sep 14, 2021 | Covid-19
If we’ve learned anything from the past year, it’s that hybrid working is here to stay. The pandemic didn’t just force businesses to adapt to a hybrid model, it showed us how successful that model can really be. As we emerge from the pandemic, towards a return to...
by Eoin Lyons | Jan 4, 2021 | Discipline and Grievances
A female employee announces that she is pregnant. You may very well be happy for her – and congratulate her on the happy news. But the news can present you with significant challenges. Will she be healthy until close to delivery? Who will handle her responsibilities...
by Eoin Lyons | Oct 29, 2020 | Christmas Parties, Employee Engagement, Employee Wellness
Regardless of one’s personal feelings regarding Christmas, the annual workplace Christmas party is usually well received. After all, it is perhaps the one time of year when employees can let their hair down, enjoy good food and drink without personal expense. Any...
by Eoin Lyons | Oct 29, 2020 | Christmas Parties
Let’s get one thing straight before we go on – we love workplace Christmas parties, for the following reasons: They are a great way for businesses to show gratitude to employees for all the hard work they completed throughout the year. They allow teams to connect with...
by Eoin Lyons | Oct 1, 2020 | Redundancy, Redundancy Management
In April, Debenhams closed its Irish operations leading to the collective redundancy of around 1,000 workers. The fact that the employees were only offered the minimum statutory redundancy package has been a cause for contention due to an agreement formed in 2016...
