By HRHQ Editorial Team   In today’s dynamic and ever-evolving workplace landscape, the adage “adapt or perish” has never been more pertinent. As industries undergo rapid transformation propelled by technological advancements and changing market dynamics, organisations must cultivate a culture of continuous learning (lifelong learning) and development to remain competitive and sustain growth. This article ..read more

by Peter Cosgrove, MD of Futurewise Ltd. A failure to foresee can have terrible but often easy to anticipate consequences. Take Balloonfest ’86, when an attempt was made to set a Guinness World Record by releasing 1.5 million balloons into the sky. After six months of planning, on September 27th, 1986, the helium balloons were ..read more

By HRHQ Editorial Team   Conflict is an inevitable aspect of any workplace, but how it is managed can significantly impact productivity, morale, and overall organisational success. Human Resources (HR) departments play a crucial role in mediating and resolving conflicts to foster a harmonious work environment. This article explores the multifaceted role of HR in ..read more

by Jennifer Cashman, Partner, Practice Group Leader of the RDJ LLP Employment Group. One of the most common queries which our RDJ LLP Employment Team receives is whether or not employees are entitled to bring either trade union or legal representation with them to an internal disciplinary process. We thought it would be useful to ..read more

by Gillian Dully, Associate Solicitor, Corporate & Commercial Law at LK Shields Solicitors LLP There are a wide range of share-based remuneration schemes available for employees in Ireland. Revenue approved arrangements qualify for tax advantageous treatment whereas unapproved arrangements tend to provide greater flexibility.  Some examples of these schemes are listed below. Unapproved schemes Unapproved ..read more

Reconnect with Friends & Family to make a Meaningful May Our friends over at Action for Happiness ask us to reconnect with friends & family in May. Let’s spend some time making a positive impact on our loved ones ..read more

by HRHQ Editorial Team Two out of every three Dublin businesses have either lost employees or had prospective employees decline a job offer due to the lack of affordable housing. Dublin Chamber’s latest survey for Q1 2024 shows that the availability of affordable housing remains the greatest concern for Dublin businesses. About two out of ..read more

by Crystel Robbins Rynne, Chief Operating Officer at HRLocker On March 8th, we marked International Women’s Day (IWD). This annual event is recognised globally as a celebration of women that aims to highlight the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women worldwide. This year’s theme—Inspire Inclusion—foregrounds women’s participation in society, championing the idea that ..read more

by Anne-Marie Walsh, Business Director at Hays. We live in a world designed – mostly – by men, for men. Caucasian men, at that. Throughout history – and still to this day – the lives, statistics and perspectives of men have frequently been used to represent the entirety of the human race. This phenomenon is known ..read more

by Louise Campbell, Head of Learning and Development, EMEAA at Robert Walters Ireland When it becomes apparent that an employee is not performing to the standard required it is important to identify the underlying causes for poor performance. Poor performance could be related to: Lack of application to the role and tasks Lack of capability/skills ..read more