How to plan an alternative office Christmas partyWhile the typical hotel function or boozy lunch is off the cards, it is still important to reward your staff with some sort of a gesture after a difficult year
Recruitment: Use tech to find the right people for youCompanies that are recruiting must get to grips with the changed dynamic of hiring new staff in a remote-working environment
Make inclusion the watchword at your place of workEmployers neglect to foster an inclusive culture at their peril
Good, clean fun: how to keep the Christmas party from getting out of hand It might take place outside the office, but as an employer you still have a duty of care to your staff during the Christmas party. Having a clear policy can limit your exposure and help everyone to have a good time
A singular spirit who had the vision thingThe genius of the late John Reynolds lay in his ability to tap the potential of the unlikeliest venues in Ireland and then cajole their custodians into realising his dreams, writes his longtime friend David Bell
Dealing with theft by an employeeYou might have caught them with their hand in the till, but hold your fire. Things may not be as they seem, and you need to do it by the book
If key staff are expecting, you need to be readyBusiness owners must amend contracts and staff handbooks to include new legislation
How to tell if a candidate fits your company’s cultureA person’s core values and beliefs are practically impossible to change
Steps to dealing with a bullying complaintWhether it’s of the physical or cyber variety, bullying is bullying, and all workplaces must address it with the utmost seriousness
Avoid workplace party pitfalls this ChristmasChristmas office parties are a minefield, so be prepared writes David Bell