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Is it time to restructure your business?
By Amie Doran Remote Working. Restructure. Redundancy. The ‘R’ words have taken centre stage this year, but what does it mean for you to restructure your business and how do you manage it? Many businesses have been forced to look at their internal structure this year in ways they haven’t before. Business owners have identified...
Read more5 questions to ask before introducing flexible working arrangements
By Patrick Redmond Even before COVID-19, employers have been looking at better ways to manage a workforce that has grown increasingly diverse. Many of your staff are likely to be parents or individuals with caring responsibilities. Other employees might have sporting or other interests that they want to devote time to. One option that might...
Read moreKey info for employers from Budget 2021
By Marilyn Baxter The Irish Government published Budget 2021 yesterday and it consists of a €17 billion spending package. Protecting businesses and jobs against COVID-19 and Brexit is a clear aim. Here, we look at the key points of Budget 2021 every employer should be aware of. The COVID-19 Restrictions Support Scheme Announced as part...
Read moreRemote working: How to keep employees motivated
By Patrick Redmond Remote working rates in Ireland are among the highest in Europe and that trend looks set to continue. The Level 3 restrictions recently imposed by the Government includes advice that people should continue to work from home to curtail the spread of COVID-19. For many, remote working has gone from being an...
Read moreSetback for businesses in latest Government announcement
By Amie Doran At midnight on October 6th, the Government imposed nationwide Level 3 restrictions. While the aim is to slow the spread of COVID-19, the restrictions will impact businesses all over the country. Here, we break down what Level 3 consists of and which businesses will be affected. Hospitality Restaurants and cafes (which includes...
Read moreEmployer concern: Sexual harassment in the workplace
By Barry McCrory Sexual harassment in the workplace has been under the spotlight recently following some high-profile employees speaking out about their experiences. The media coverage follows research that found Ireland has a high rate of claimed sexual harassment by global standards. Therefore, Irish employers need to be proactive in taking steps to prevent sexual...
Read moreFive-level plan for living with COVID-19 announced
By Fiona Kelleher The ‘Resilience and Recovery 2020-2021: Plan for Living with COVID-19’ has been announced by the Government. The plan outlines five Levels put in place to manage living with COVID-19 over the next six to nine months. The Government hopes it will help the country “…move on from a short-term emergency response approach...
Read moreNew Wage Subsidy Scheme qualifying criteria
By Marilyn Baxter The Government announced the July Jobs Stimulus plan in late July. Part of the plan was the introduction of the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS). The EWSS came into effect in place of the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme (TWSS) on September 1st. Despite the late July announcement, the EWSS has been available since...
Read moreHandling short-notice absences as schools reopen
By Patrick Redmond Schools have barely reopened and we’re already seeing that they need to react quickly to the risk of a COVID-19 case. Pupils have been sent home and some schools have even closed. For your employees who have children, that’s a concern. Should these precautions continue throughout the country, you need to prepare...
Read moreIs it legal to conduct a redundancy consultation via video link?
By Amie Doran For most businesses, making redundancies at one point or another is inevitable. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, redundancies are more common than ever. That’s because business owners are forced to let more employees go to cope with lower demand and the winding down of the Government supports like the Temporary Wage...
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