Although legislation, policies and practices have been aiming to prevent, or at least minimise, workplace discrimination for decades, this is still a very live issue. We need only look at the headlines, the WRC case reports and the various survey findings to discover that, although there is so much being done, so much more needs to be done. So to talk to us about exactly that, we’re delighted to be joined again by our very own Megan Power, HR Consultant here at Insight HR.   About The HR Room Podcast The HR Room Podcast is a series from Insight HR where we talk to business leaders fr ..read more

Pregnancy, early parenthood, maternity leave etc. – some of the most important, happiest, and also challenging times in your life, as you navigate the world of soon-to-be, or brand new, parenthood. However, on top of the challenges of adapting to this, many women in Ireland are also facing challenges in the workplace or from their organisation in the form of maternity discrimination.  So to talk us through this topic, discussing legislation, prevention and everything in between, we’re delighted to be joined by Adrian Twomey, Partner at Jacob and Twomey Solicitors.  P.S Check out our ..read more

The annual CIPD–IRN private sector report has recently been released, and captures the changing pay and employment trends as well as the drivers of change in the labour market in Ireland. It’s always an interesting and useful piece of research, and this year is no different, with some fantastic insights into the world of work here in Ireland. And to share some of these insights and speak to us today, we’re delighted to be joined by Mary Connaughton, Director at CIPD Ireland.    About The HR Room Podcast The HR Room Podcast is a series from Insight HR where we talk to business l ..read more

As noted by the Open Doors Initiative at their recent leaders summit, “this socially charged world is requiring companies to re-examine their CSR policy. Not only do consumers demand it, but employees do, too. It’s evolved from corporate social responsibility to corporate social justice.”  Sounds interesting, doesn’t it? Well today, we’re going to be talking about this concept of corporate social justice with not one, but two, special guests - Jeanne McDonagh, CEO of the Open Doors Initiative, and Edel McSorley, Operations Director at Mr Price!   About The HR Room Podcast The HR Roo ..read more

Regulations have been published setting out new “on the spot” fines that can be imposed on employers by a Workplace Relations Commission inspector for employment law offences. But which offences are included, how will this work, and what must employers do to ensure they don’t get fined? To answer these questions and more, we’re delighted to be joined by Sarah Lawn, Senior associate in the Employment Law Group at Arthur Cox.    About The HR Room Podcast The HR Room Podcast is a series from Insight HR where we talk to business leaders from around Ireland and share advice on how ..read more

It’s finally here! On the off chance you missed it, the new Code of Practice for Employers and Employees Right to Request Flexible Working and Right to Request Remote Working finally landed, meaning that employers and employees now have clarity on this topic – we think! But there’s lots to unpick here, and lots of things employers must be aware of.  So to talk to us about this, we’re delighted to be joined by Jennifer Cashman, Partner & Head of Employment at RDJ Solicitors.    About The HR Room Podcast The HR Room Podcast is a series from Insight HR where we talk to bus ..read more

“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say may be used against you in a court of law.”  Sounds familiar, doesn’t it? We’ve all heard this on criminal dramas from the US. But of course, things aren’t always as simple as they sound – and when we talk about the right to silence here in Ireland, under the lens of a workplace investigation, it’s certainly a little bit different, to say the least! So to talk to us about this, along with a case that has brought this topic to the forefront of employment law here in Ireland, we’re delighted to be joined by Barry Crushell, Principal S ..read more

Later this week, we will be celebrating International Women’s Day again, an annual call to all to keep pushing for equality and inclusion for women everywhere. And one of the biggest pieces of work in driving this in workplaces, and something that will be particularly familiar to our listeners, is the gender pay gap.  So, as gender pay gap reporting expands this year, and progress continues to be made, just how are we doing when it comes to the gender pay gap here in Ireland?  To talk us through the findings of Citris Rewards Consulting’s recent research on the matter, and more, we ..read more

As you may have seen, the 2024 edition of Morgan McKinley’s Salary Guide, which analyses salary data for a range of IT roles across Ireland, has been released. Morgan McKinley surveyed 650 businesses and 3,400 professionals as part of its overall research, unveiling some interesting and useful findings! And to talk us through the findings and more, we’re delighted to be joined by Eoin Connolly, Operations Director at Morgan McKinley Ireland.    About The HR Room Podcast The HR Room Podcast is a series from Insight HR where we talk to business leaders from around Ireland and sha ..read more

Is AI going to steal all of our jobs? No, but somebody with AI skills, just might!  In episode 158 of The HR Room Podcast, we speak to AI & Digital Transformation Expert and Author, Kieran Gilmurray, about all things AI - the opportunities, the risks, the potential for your organisation, and how to get started! Check out more of Kieran's great work, expertise, and AI consultancy services right here!   About The HR Room Podcast The HR Room Podcast is a series from Insight HR where we talk to business leaders from around Ireland and share advice on how to create the HR systems ..read more