DEI expert Conor Curran, draws breath after the general and local election results to consider (DEI) manifesto promises. With a focus on workplace diversity & employment / equality law. This webinar provides some insight as to what changes to working practices employers in NI might expect in the future. The question is: when ..read more

Seamus McGranaghan of O’Reilly Stewart solicitors and Legal Island’s Christine Quinn welcome special guest Mark McAllister, incoming Chief Executive of the Labour Relations Agency, for an Employment Law at 11 special. The NI Assembly is back, and rumours abound about what’s in store in employment law in the coming 18 months – and forewarned is forearmed! Mark cuts through the rumours and gives insights on what to expect from Stormont. As always, Seamus offers his expert legal opinion on what steps you can take now to make sure your organisation is ready, come what may. Please note that the emp ..read more

Industry experts Ryan Calvert and Rebekah Mulligan from MCS, alongside Julie Holmes from Legal Island, explore the latest recruitment trends – and the path to building diverse, inclusive teams. While diversity is pivotal, it's just the beginning of the journey towards true inclusivity. Learn how to kickstart this journey by establishing a robust talent pipeline, then go further by fostering a positive workplace culture that embraces everyone. We'll equip you with strategies tailored for organisations of all sizes, empowering you to create inclusive dream teams that thrive. Get ready to be insp ..read more

In this insightful free webinar, delivered by the new CEO of included, Michelle Sequira, we’ll be examining the pressing DEI challenges of 2024 and sharing the latest advice and guidance on actionable strategies to overcome them.   "Beyond Barriers: Top DEI Challenges in 2024 and How to Solve Them," is designed for business leaders, HR professionals, and DEI advocates who are committed to creating more inclusive environments.   Michelle will be tackling these core issues :   Emerging Trends: What new DEI challenges are on the horizon as workplaces become increasingly more divers ..read more

May's topic is Harassment in the Workplace “We need a shift in culture so that every single instance of sexual harassment is investigated and dealt with.” Tarana Burke, #MeToo founder So says the introduction of the new guidance “Eliminating Sexual Harassment from the Modern Workplace” produced by the Labour Relations Agency (LRA) and the Irish Congress of Trade Unions.  Christine and Seamus will hear from Claire Webb of the Labour Relations Agency in what is sure to be an engaging discussion. Claire assisted in drafting the new guidance released just last month, so we’ll be hearing di ..read more

Christine and Seamus discuss your employment law queries live in our webinar series, “Employment Law at 11”. This month it's an NI Case Law Special. Seamus and Christine will unpack the lessons to be learnt from 3 recent NI cases: 1. Watson v Police Service of Northern Ireland [2024] - failure to disclose information during the recruitment process. 2. Bond v Chief Constable of the PSNI [2023] - sex discrimination claim. 3. Rainey v Mid & East Antrim Borough Council [2023] - unfair dismissal and protected disclosures ..read more

Christine Quinn, Legal Island and Seamus McGranaghan, O'Reilly Stewart Solicitors, are BACK to discuss your employment law queries live in our webinar series, “Employment Law at 11”. This month they discuss: Equality Matters Special 1. Neurodiversity in the workplace Recent CIPD research shows that 1 in 5 neurodivergent employees have experienced harassment or discrimination at work, and only half say they would feel safe to talk about neurodiversity in their organisation. And case law is stacking up, demonstrating the importance of getting it right with your employees who are not neurotypical ..read more

Christine and Seamus and up to 500 participants as they discuss your employment law queries in our webinar series, “Employment Law at 11”. This month they discuss: 1.NEW YEAR, NEW LAW - Working Time Regulations The amended Working Time Regulations came into force on 1st January 2024 – they provide express rights to carry over unused holiday, codify the caselaw in the area and clarify what amounts to normal pay for the 4-weeks ‘EU leave’. Seamus will guide you through the amendments, introduce you to the new guidance just published in both NI and GB and highlight what you need to do going for ..read more

Digital transformation expert Kieran Gilmurray shares the ten steps you need to take to implement AI successfully in your HR department. From setting clear business objectives to expanding AI into every relevant HR area and business role, and much more in between.  ..read more

Julie Holmes from Legal Island and Ryan Calvert, Head of Human Resources, Sales and Marketing Recruitment from MCS, provide an annual recruitment wrap-up, where Ryan delved into the latest recruitment trends in roles, pay and sector differentiators. Essential viewing to stay up-to-date with recruitment insights to gain a competitive edge in the talent market. By understanding the latest trends and best practices, employers can tailor their recruitment processes to streamline them, resulting in time and cost savings by automating repetitive tasks and improving the overall efficiency of the hiri ..read more