by Eoin Lyons | Sep 13, 2022 | Discipline and Grievances, Employee Discipline, Employment Law Compliance
An unfair dismissal claim can send shivers down the spine of any business owner, HR professional or employee. And rightfully so. Dismissals which are found to be unfair can be damaging for the organisation’s reputation, can effect organisational culture, can bring...
by Eoin Lyons | Aug 10, 2022 | Employee Theft, Fraud, Fraud in the Workplace, Stealing at Work, Workplace Theft
When we think of theft in the workplace perhaps the first image to spring to mind is someone with their hand in the till. It’s a pretty unambiguous sign that an employee could be stealing from their employer. If only all suspected cases of theft were so obvious! Take...
by Eoin Lyons | Jul 13, 2022 | Recruitment, Reward Systems
Irish consumer prices increased by an average of 7.8% in the 12 months to May — the fastest pace in nearly 38 years — up from 7% in the year to April. Source – thejournal.ie, here. A cost-of-living crisis, Brexit, the war on Ukraine, the post-pandemic workplace, the...
by Eoin Lyons | Jun 6, 2022 | Bullying, Bullying and Harassment, Workplace Investigations
An allegation of bullying in the workplace can set alarm bells ringing for HR. It is a serious and sensitive matter which must be approached with caution. Employees should feel as comfortable as possible in the workplace, and any discontent amongst colleagues can mean...
by Eoin Lyons | May 11, 2022 | Discipline and Grievances, Employee Discipline
Disciplinary actions may be necessary for a variety of reasons relating to employee performance, conduct and behaviour. Depending on the nature of the issue, the sanction may include a verbal or written warning, demotion or even dismissal. Not all wrongdoing will...
