HR Headquarters
18 FOLLOWERS
Human Resources Headquarters Ireland's leading source of HR-related news helping HR professionals do their job better. Our mission is simple - provide the best HR information from Ireland and around the world.
HR Headquarters
1d ago
Guest presenter Andrea Hayes talks to Amy Gibney, National Coordinator, Grief in the Workplace & Grief Awareness at the Irish Hospice Foundation. Grief is universal and one of the most painful things we’ll experience in our lifetime. A difficult part of grief is getting back a sense of normalcy, including the return to work after ..read more
HR Headquarters
4d ago
by Christina Connaughton, Solicitor in Employment Law in Eversheds Sutherland LLP Over the last number of years, many employers with occupational pension schemes have been grappling with the question of whether to continue that scheme or to wind it up and transfer it into a Master Trust. This has been driven by the increasingly onerous ..read more
HR Headquarters
6d ago
by Farah Barry, Content and Brand Manager at IMI Negotiation has always played a key role in business. Whether that’s negotiating a deal with a new client, convincing your boss that you deserve a pay increase, or pitching to the finance team for a higher budget, you’ll need to ensure that you’ve mastered this set ..read more
HR Headquarters
1w ago
by Niamh Pentony, Ergonomist and Director at Boyne Ergonomics Are you aware that women in the workplace often face unique challenges when it comes to their health and well-being? It’s true! According to EU-OSHA (2023), women report less workplace accidents, but report higher levels of work related health issues. From musculoskeletal issues to stress, there ..read more
HR Headquarters
1w ago
by HRHQ Editorial Team A new study published as part of a research programme between the Department of the Taoiseach’s Shared Island Unit and the ESRI sheds light on the persistent gender disparities in labour market participation and working conditions in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Drawing on data for 2022 and a consultation with stakeholders, it ..read more
HR Headquarters
1w ago
by Susan Mulholland, Leadership & Development Coach and Facilitator When I first returned to Ireland, from the UK, mid-career, I attended a marketing talk given by Terry Prone of Carr Communications. She was the first person to introduce me to the notion of ‘Me Plc’ – the idea that we ultimately all work for ourselves ..read more
HR Headquarters
2w ago
by HRHQ Editorial Team Employee onboarding is a critical process that sets the tone for new hires and significantly impacts their integration, performance, and long-term success within a company. An effective onboarding program goes beyond paperwork; it immerses new employees into the company culture, clarifies expectations, and equips them with the tools and knowledge needed ..read more
HR Headquarters
2w ago
Emily Heaslip, content writer at Vervoe In every job description that you write, you’re likely to ask candidates to show off both their hard and soft skills. Hard skills are specific technical skills and training, while soft skills relate to traits like leadership or communication. When it comes to hard skills vs. soft skills, what’s ..read more
HR Headquarters
2w ago
by HRHQ Editorial Team The Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys TD, recently announced the publication of the Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill 2024 . The Bill, which will shortly be brought to the Oireachtas, will pave the way for around 800,000 workers to be brought into a retirement savings scheme for the first time ..read more
HR Headquarters
2w ago
by Nóra Cashe, Litigation Manager at Peninsula Ireland Despite recent advancements in rights for the LGBTQIA+ community in Ireland, sexual orientation discrimination at work remains a rife issue. Indeed, recent statistics show that over half of the workers in Ireland who identify as LGBTQIA+ have experienced discrimination in the workplace. So, what does Irish law ..read more