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...
by smaher@insighthr.ie | Mar 29, 2021 | 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 Insight Editor | Mar 26, 2021 | Discipline and Grievances, Employee Discipline, Fraud, Fraud in the Workplace, Workplace Conflict
In 2020, PwC conducted its bi-annual Irish Economic Crime and Fraud Survey of more than seventy Irish organisations. When asked whether their organisation had experienced any form of fraud, corruption, cybercrime or other economic crime within the previous 24 months,...
by smaher@insighthr.ie | 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 smaher@insighthr.ie | 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 Insight Editor | Aug 19, 2013 | Employment Law Compliance, Grievance and Disciplinary, HR Support Services, Workplace Conflict
Social media networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and Instagram have become major and influential social communication tools. According to a recent social media and employment survey carried out by William Fry Solicitors, 81% of Irish employees’ access...
