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 | Apr 14, 2022 | Employee Grievances, Employment Law Compliance, Workplace Investigations
There are many reasons why an employee might raise a complaint. Perhaps they feel that they are being treated unfairly by their colleagues or management. They may feel that they are being bullied, harassed, or discriminated against. They might have a complaint about...
by Eoin Lyons | Jan 12, 2022 | Employment Law Compliance
It has been a demanding time for HR teams and employers everywhere, as they try to navigate the many challenges that have arisen in recent months and years. Against the backdrop of a global pandemic, we’ve seen topics like the war for talent, diversity &...
by Eoin Lyons | Nov 10, 2021 | Employee Engagement, Employment Law Compliance, Hiring
Despite much progress made across all facets of diversity and inclusion, there is still so much more to do. A recent report by the Irish Times revealed that the pandemic may erode years of progress for women, LGBTQ+, and those with disability. In the news, we also...
by smaher@insighthr.ie | Oct 1, 2020 | HR Outsourcing, Redunancy, Selection Matrices
Redundancy is never a pleasant process. The circumstances that have led up it have often caused uncertainty and stress amongst workers, who usually sense that change is afoot even if it has not been discussed. It is also not an easy decision for those responsible for...
by smaher@insighthr.ie | Sep 3, 2020 | Employee Assistance, Employee Wellness, Stress at Work, Workplace Stress
There is no doubt about it, Covid-19 has had an effect on us all. The havoc it has wrought ranges from the inconsequential to the devastating. By now we have all probably forgotten our mask and come home without the milk on at least one occasion, while perhaps fewer...
