by Sarah Maher | Feb 5, 2021 | Bullying
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 Sarah Maher | 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 Sarah Maher | 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 Sarah Maher | 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 Sarah Maher | 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...
