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...
by Sarah Maher | Oct 1, 2020 | Redundancy, Redundancy Management
When the news broke in September that Ireland is officially in an economic recession, it likely didn’t come as much of a shock. The 6% rapid drop in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) surpassed all previous records – even those from 2008. Optimists among us argued that we...
by Sarah Maher | 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 Insight Editor | Jan 17, 2020 | HR Outsourcing, Recruitment
In the grand scheme of things, we live in relatively healthy times when it comes to our work life. Sure, we may complain about the temperature in the office or the lack of teabags in the canteen, but in comparison to times gone by we don’t do too badly. Imagine living...
by Insight Editor | Jan 13, 2020 | HR Outsourcing, Recruitment
Ah, January. That time of year when we rid ourselves of the seasonal excesses and resolve to drink more water, eat more vegetables and get more exercise. All laudable habits of course – assuming we stick to them. However, January also seems to be the time of year when...
by Insight Editor | Oct 29, 2019 | HR Outsourcing and Interim HR Placements, Recruitment, Reward Systems
As your organisation seeks to optimise its performance and gain competitive edge, incentives and bonuses can be used as key motivators for key staff. As part of your recruitment process, Insight HR’s recruitment specialists will provide you with a step by step guide...
