by Insight Editor | Dec 10, 2018 | HR Support Services, Redundancy Management
Britain’s vote to leave Europe with no-deal has the potential to rock the Irish economy, with those working in agri-food, agriculture, traditional manufacturing and road-transport likely to be the hardest hit. Economic experts believe a no-deal Brexit will have...
by Insight Editor | Jun 19, 2018 | HR Support Services
Recently, two black men arrived early to a business meeting at a Starbucks Coffee Shop in Philadelphia. One man asked to use the bathroom without making a purchase, then calmly joined his friend at a table, whereupon the police arrived, arrested them and escorted them...
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 | Jun 15, 2017 | HR Support Services
The eighth series of Dragon’s Den is finishing soon on RTE, making the Irish edition the second longest-running version of the popular format, after the UK. Applications are open for the next series! Would you and your company be able to survive the scrutiny of the...
by Insight Editor | May 4, 2017 | HR Support Services
Mental health problems and the threat of suicide are complex issues that can be difficult to manage in the workplace. As one in four people will be affected by mental health issues at some point in their lives, it is important that employers clearly understand the...
by Insight Editor | Nov 9, 2016 | HR Support Services, Learning and Development Training
Emotional intelligence (EQ) is the ability to identify and manage your own emotions and the emotions of others. It is generally said to include three skills: 1. Emotional awareness, including the ability to identify your own emotions and those of others. 2. The...
