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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 from around Ireland and share advice on how to create the HR systems and workplace culture that's right for your business.
If you need any HR support in Ireland, get in touch with us at Insight HR.
Whether it's conducting a complex workplace investigation, filling a gap by providing you with a virtual or an onsite HR resource, or providing advice via our HR support line, as an expert HR consultancy in Ireland, we'll help you resolve whatever Human Resources challenge your business is facing.
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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 blog on this topic 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 and workplace culture that's right for your business.
If you need any HR support in Ireland, get in touch with us at Insight HR.
Whether it's conducting a complex workplace investigation, filling a gap by providing you with a virtual or an onsite HR resource, or providing advice via our HR support line, as an expert HR consultancy in Ireland, we'll help you resolve whatever Human Resources challenge your business is facing.
Visit us at www.InsightHR.ie.
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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 leaders from around Ireland and share advice on how to create the HR systems and workplace culture that's right for your business.
If you need any HR support in Ireland, get in touch with us at Insight HR.
Whether it's conducting a complex workplace investigation, filling a gap by providing you with a virtual or an onsite HR resource, or providing advice via our HR support line, as an expert HR consultancy in Ireland, we'll help you resolve whatever Human Resources challenge your business is facing.
Visit us at www.InsightHR.ie.
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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 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 and workplace culture that's right for your business.
If you need any HR support in Ireland, get in touch with us at Insight HR.
Whether it's conducting a complex workplace investigation, filling a gap by providing you with a virtual or an onsite HR resource, or providing advice via our HR support line, as an expert HR consultancy in Ireland, we'll help you resolve whatever Human Resources challenge your business is facing.
Visit us at www.InsightHR.ie.
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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 to create the HR systems and workplace culture that's right for your business.
If you need any HR support in Ireland, get in touch with us at Insight HR.
Whether it's conducting a complex workplace investigation, filling a gap by providing you with a virtual or an onsite HR resource, or providing advice via our HR support line, as an expert HR consultancy in Ireland, we'll help you resolve whatever Human Resources challenge your business is facing.
Visit us at www.InsightHR.ie.
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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 business leaders from around Ireland and share advice on how to create the HR systems and workplace culture that's right for your business.
If you need any HR support in Ireland, get in touch with us at Insight HR.
Whether it's conducting a complex workplace investigation, filling a gap by providing you with a virtual or an onsite HR resource, or providing advice via our HR support line, as an expert HR consultancy in Ireland, we'll help you resolve whatever Human Resources challenge your business is facing.
Visit us at www.InsightHR.ie.
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“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 Solicitor at Crushell & Co | Law At Work.
P.S Read more details, as promised, 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 and workplace culture that's right for your business.
If you need any HR support in Ireland, get in touch with us at Insight HR.
Whether it's conducting a complex workplace investigation, filling a gap by providing you with a virtual or an onsite HR resource, or providing advice via our HR support line, as an expert HR consultancy in Ireland, we'll help you resolve whatever Human Resources challenge your business is facing.
Visit us at www.InsightHR.ie.
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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’re delighted to be joined again by Oliver Coakley, Director at Citris Rewards Consulting.
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 and workplace culture that's right for your business.
If you need any HR support in Ireland, get in touch with us at Insight HR.
Whether it's conducting a complex workplace investigation, filling a gap by providing you with a virtual or an onsite HR resource, or providing advice via our HR support line, as an expert HR consultancy in Ireland, we'll help you resolve whatever Human Resources challenge your business is facing.
Visit us at www.InsightHR.ie.
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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 share advice on how to create the HR systems and workplace culture that's right for your business.
If you need any HR support in Ireland, get in touch with us at Insight HR.
Whether it's conducting a complex workplace investigation, filling a gap by providing you with a virtual or an onsite HR resource, or providing advice via our HR support line, as an expert HR consultancy in Ireland, we'll help you resolve whatever Human Resources challenge your business is facing.
Visit us at www.InsightHR.ie.
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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 and workplace culture that's right for your business.
If you need any HR support in Ireland, get in touch with us at Insight HR.
Whether it's conducting a complex workplace investigation, filling a gap by providing you with a virtual or an onsite HR resource, or providing advice via our HR support line, as an expert HR consultancy in Ireland, we'll help you resolve whatever Human Resources challenge your business is facing.
Visit us at www.InsightHR.ie.
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This Valentines Day, as always, love is in the air – but what happens when love is in the workplace? Are there certain rules, is it a thorny issue for employers, or is all fair in love and work?
Well to speak to us about this, we’re delighted to be joined again by Catherine Hayes, Managing Associate in the Employment team at Lewis Silkin 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 share advice on how to create the HR systems and workplace culture that's right for your business.
If you need any HR support in Ireland, get in touch with us at Insight HR.
Whether it's conducting a complex workplace investigation, filling a gap by providing you with a virtual or an onsite HR resource, or providing advice via our HR support line, as an expert HR consultancy in Ireland, we'll help you resolve whatever Human Resources challenge your business is facing.
Visit us at www.InsightHR.ie.
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2023 & the start of 2024 brought some more key updates in employment law and the world of work, as we’ve spoke about in recent weeks. And one of the most welcome updates, has come in the area of domestic violence leave and support for victims and survivors. But how do we navigate this as employers, how do we manage these situations, and how can we make sure we’re giving the right support to those affected?
Well to answer these questions and many more, we’re delighted to be joined by Naoimh Murphy, Communications & Training Officer at Amber Women's Refuge.
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 and workplace culture that's right for your business.
If you need any HR support in Ireland, get in touch with us at Insight HR.
Whether it's conducting a complex workplace investigation, filling a gap by providing you with a virtual or an onsite HR resource, or providing advice via our HR support line, as an expert HR consultancy in Ireland, we'll help you resolve whatever Human Resources challenge your business is facing.
Visit us at www.InsightHR.ie.
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It’s that time of year again to guide you through employment law for the year ahead, as we explore some of the key updates, topics and challenges HR teams are facing and need to focus on in 2024.
And to do this we’re delighted to be joined again 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 business leaders from around Ireland and share advice on how to create the HR systems and workplace culture that's right for your business.
If you need any HR support in Ireland, get in touch with us at Insight HR.
Whether it's conducting a complex workplace investigation, filling a gap by providing you with a virtual or an onsite HR resource, or providing advice via our HR support line, as an expert HR consultancy in Ireland, we'll help you resolve whatever Human Resources challenge your business is facing.
Visit us at www.InsightHR.ie.
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An article in the Irish Times last week, reads that “The vast majority of Irish employers will not change their hybrid working policies this year, according to a new survey from Hays Ireland, but a large proportion will require more physical office attendance from their employees than recent years.”
Is 2024 marking a big shift in ways of working? Is worklife balance going to simply survive or thrive this year? Where do organisations and their employees stand?
Well to answer these questions and many more, we’re delighted to be joined 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 from around Ireland and share advice on how to create the HR systems and workplace culture that's right for your business.
If you need any HR support in Ireland, get in touch with us at Insight HR.
Whether it's conducting a complex workplace investigation, filling a gap by providing you with a virtual or an onsite HR resource, or providing advice via our HR support line, as an expert HR consultancy in Ireland, we'll help you resolve whatever Human Resources challenge your business is facing.
Visit us at www.InsightHR.ie.
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There have been substantial changes to immigration law in Ireland in recent months, with huge progress being made and with many employers being very actively interested in this area of employment law. But with critical skills, salary requirements, eligibility, naturalisation, rules and procedures, and much more, there is a lot for HR teams and organisations to get their heads around.
But to help us do that today, we’re delighted to be joined by Cian Moriarty, Partner in the Employment Group at Phillip Lee Solicitors.
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 and workplace culture that's right for your business.
If you need any HR support in Ireland, get in touch with us at Insight HR.
Whether it's conducting a complex workplace investigation, filling a gap by providing you with a virtual or an onsite HR resource, or providing advice via our HR support line, as an expert HR consultancy in Ireland, we'll help you resolve whatever Human Resources challenge your business is facing.
Visit us at www.InsightHR.ie.
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Although the past year or so has brought a whole raft of new legislation and updates to employment law, many of these updates have been hugely beneficial, people-focused, and progressive in nature, meaning that employees are getting many more positive changes in the workplace. And one group who has certainly been covered by these changes, and we hope will feel the benefit is families, parents and carers.
And to speak to us about this, we’re delighted to be joined by Deirdre Malone, Partner, Head of Employment Law, EY Law 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 share advice on how to create the HR systems and workplace culture that's right for your business.
If you need any HR support in Ireland, get in touch with us at Insight HR.
Whether it's conducting a complex workplace investigation, filling a gap by providing you with a virtual or an onsite HR resource, or providing advice via our HR support line, as an expert HR consultancy in Ireland, we'll help you resolve whatever Human Resources challenge your business is facing.
Visit us at www.InsightHR.ie.
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From Happy Christmas to Happy New Year - that was quick! A huge thank you again for listening in this year, and hearing some of the fantastic insights and advice we were lucky enough to get from some amazing guests yet again this year.
This week, comes the second in our two-part, selection box series, containing some of the highlights from the year gone by.
In this episode, check out some clips from our interviews with Judith Curran (Counsel, Employment Law & Benefits at Mason, Hayes & Curran), Barry Crushell (Principal Solicitor at Crushell & Co | Law At Work), Jennifer Cashman (Partner & Head of Employment at RDJ Solicitors), and Alex Hogarty (Global Head of Wellbeing at Novartis and formerly, Global Program Lead of Performance Management for Novartis).
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 and workplace culture that's right for your business.
If you need any HR support in Ireland, get in touch with us at Insight HR.
Whether it's conducting a complex workplace investigation, filling a gap by providing you with a virtual or an onsite HR resource, or providing advice via our HR support line, as an expert HR consultancy in Ireland, we'll help you resolve whatever Human Resources challenge your business is facing.
Visit us at www.InsightHR.ie.
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Happy Christmas to all of our listeners! A huge thank you for listening in this year, and hearing some of the fantastic insights and advice we were lucky enough to get from some amazing guests yet again this year.
So as a thanks, and as a summary of some of the brilliant conversations we’ve had this year, we’re finishing 2023 with a two-part, selection box series, containing some of the highlights from the year gone by.
In this episode, check out some clips from our interviews with Peter Cheese (CEO at CIPD), Sarah Benson (CEO at Women's Aid), Sinead Proos (Head of Wellbeing at Laya Healthcare), Jeni Brown (Chief People Officer at Teamwork), Tracy Gunn (Co-Founder at Platform 55) and Paul Merriman (Paul Merriman, CEO of Fairstone & Founder of AskPaul).
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 and workplace culture that's right for your business.
If you need any HR support in Ireland, get in touch with us at Insight HR.
Whether it's conducting a complex workplace investigation, filling a gap by providing you with a virtual or an onsite HR resource, or providing advice via our HR support line, as an expert HR consultancy in Ireland, we'll help you resolve whatever Human Resources challenge your business is facing.
Visit us at www.InsightHR.ie.
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As we come to the end of the year, I’m sure many of you are thinking about New Years Resolutions, or maybe even more specifically, about how you can come back to work in 2024 with a fresh start and some clear goals.
Well, if so, then we’ve got just the chat for you now as we’ll be discussing New Year’s Resolutions for HR professionals!
Joining us today to share her thoughts on what HR professionals and teams should be focusing on in the New Year, we’re delighted to be joined by 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 from around Ireland and share advice on how to create the HR systems and workplace culture that's right for your business.
If you need any HR support in Ireland, get in touch with us at Insight HR.
Whether it's conducting a complex workplace investigation, filling a gap by providing you with a virtual or an onsite HR resource, or providing advice via our HR support line, as an expert HR consultancy in Ireland, we'll help you resolve whatever Human Resources challenge your business is facing.
Visit us at www.InsightHR.ie.
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Hot off the press, Laya Healthcare have recently released the findings of their Workplace Wellbeing Index 2023, one of Ireland’s largest studies among Irish employees and employers in the workplace. This research surveyed 1,000 employees in Ireland across a range of sectors, polled 200 HR leaders across Ireland, and also conducted a range of in-depth interviews.
And to talk to us about the findings of this research, we’re delighted be joined by Sinead Proos, Head of Health & Wellbeing at Laya Healthcare.
P.S Take a look at the full report 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 and workplace culture that's right for your business.
If you need any HR support in Ireland, get in touch with us at Insight HR.
Whether it's conducting a complex workplace investigation, filling a gap by providing you with a virtual or an onsite HR resource, or providing advice via our HR support line, as an expert HR consultancy in Ireland, we'll help you resolve whatever Human Resources challenge your business is facing.
Visit us at www.InsightHR.ie.
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