by Insight Editor | May 8, 2018 | Employment Law Compliance, HR Support Services, Workplace Conflict
Are you afraid to joke with your female colleagues? Do you feel unsure as to where the banter stops and the offence starts? We are in a new era of transparency around sexual harassment, and women of all ages, in all walks of life, are now calling it out. #Me Too...
by Insight Editor | Dec 5, 2017 | Change Management, Employment Law Compliance, HR Outsourcing and Interim HR Placements, HR Support Services
Religion is never far from the headlines these days. Recently, the Irish Times revealed that despite falling Mass attendance, Ireland remains one of the most religious countries in Europe. Expressions of faith can sometimes venture outside of the home or house of...
by Insight Editor | Nov 20, 2017 | Employment Law Compliance, HR Support Services
“We all live in a yellow submarine Yellow submarine, yellow submarine” – Ringo Starr (Brexit enthusiast), Yellow Submarine There’s a popular saying in the world of music criticism that “writing about music is like dancing about architecture”, meaning it is futile and...
by Insight Editor | Aug 28, 2017 | Employment Law Compliance, HR Support Services
Consider the word retirement. What springs to mind? Is it a peaceful, quiet passing of the days, filled with gardening and grandchildren? A precious time to indulge in your favourite pastimes, and reminisce about a life well-lived? Or perhaps the word conjures...
by Insight Editor | Sep 13, 2016 | Employment Law Compliance, HR Support Services
Virtual reality games like Pokémon GO are increasingly raising concerns for employers about productivity and safety. The groundbreaking smartphone app, Pokémon GO, has undoubtedly become a craze across Ireland and beyond. The app allows players to explore the real...
by Insight Editor | Feb 17, 2016 | Employment Law Compliance, HR Support Services
Accidents in the workplace can be very costly to a company. In 2014, The Injuries Board made 12,420 awards to the value of over €281 million – that equates to on average over €22,500 per claim. The Injuries Board has seen a year on year rise in these claims over the...
