This Working Life A clear vision is vital to success on a complex talent playing fieldCovid left the world of work in a state of flux, but now is a good time for job seekers, employers and recruiters to reassess their ambitions and expectations
This Working Life Why recruiters are placing more self-employed contractors in private and public sector rolesA recent study showed that independent professional contractors can earn up to 73 per cent more than employees in an equivalent role and similar sector, and their earnings are increasing
This Working Life In 2023, firms will look to avoid the operational systems failures of this yearWith a potential downturn on the way, better customer supports and investment in intelligent automation are just a few of the measures businesses can take to run operations more efficiently
This Working Life A business leader must build personal connections with their teamsIf you want to make your company a great place to work, the first step is to listen to your staff, says Rosie Woodburne
This Working Life A strategic approach to award schemes can yield benefits for your businessBecoming involved with external awards and benchmarking schemes will increase industry recognition for your organisation as well as keeping your team focused and motivated
This Working Life Double trouble: the pros and cons of dual jobbingIt can be hard to make ends meet these days, so the temptation is strong to work for more than one employer. But is this a breach of your work contract?
Industrial Relations John Walsh: Beware of throwing the baby out with the bathwater as unions get Musk-effect boostIt looked like private sector unions were going the way of the dinosaur, but recent brutal redundancies in the tech sector are encouraging trade union membership while the Covid pandemic has tilted the balance of power firmly in favour of workers
This Working Life Businesses shouldn’t resign themselves to high employee churn ratesBefore deciding not to attempt to retain talent, employers should be aware of all the possible costs of replacing that person
My Story So Far ‘All bar one of my career opportunities have arisen via my network’ – Eimear Harty, BoIEimear Harty, a HR director at Bank of Ireland, says most of us don’t realise how big and valuable our networks are and that they need to be nurtured
This Working Life Five steps to help a new business reach its goalsIreland has a track record of successfully nurturing a culture of entrepreneurship. But if you’ve already taken the leap into running your own business, how can you maximise its potential over the longer term? Here are five strategies that can help
This Working Life Learning in the workplace starts with an effective onboarding processGetting to know your colleagues is vital in a new job and so companies are aware they need to recreate ‘water cooler moments’ with employees who are working remotely
My Story So Far ‘A mentor saw something in me that maybe I hadn’t seen myself’ – Teresa Arbuckle, BekoTeresa Arbuckle was advised early on in her career to take on roles that allowed her to lead, but she doesn’t advocate just telling people what to do; instead the MD of Beko prefers to get consensus among a team
This Working Life New legislation will lead to fundamental change in Irish working lifeThe Right to Request Remote Work Bill and the Work Life Balance Bill, which are at advanced stages of drafting, are relevant to both employers and employees
My Story So Far ‘Stick to your principles and don’t be afraid to defend them’ – Peter Horgan, Grayling PropertiesThe managing director of Grayling Properties believes in waiting for the right investment opportunities and avoiding the pressure to follow the crowd
This Working Life Employers are finally coming round to hybrid workingBefore the pandemic, 71 per cent of employers were opposed to hybrid working practices, but while they are now starting to see the benefits, there is still work to be done to optimise the model
This Working Life Recruiters must dive deeper into the talent pool to find undiscovered candidatesTraditional recruitment models are no longer fit for purpose and the vast majority of great candidates are never even identified for a job; organisations must have a broader, more inclusive approach if they want to avoid staffing failures
This Working Life Reaping the rewards of employee incentive schemesSetting up an employee rewards package can be a challenge, but if it’s implemented effectively, the outcome will benefit employees and employers alike
My Story So Far This Working Life: ‘My career is a story of being in the right place at the right time’ – Simon Boucher, IMIThe chief executive of the Irish Management Institute says it is important to be passionate and proud about your work, to be brave, invest in learning and never give up
This Working Life This Working Life: Businesses to look more strategically at hiring plansThere is still plenty of demand for skilled talent, but hiring volume is set to decrease as employers tighten their belts
This Working Life Jane Lyons: ‘Sweep the sheds: never be too big to do the small things that need to be done’Remaining grounded and having self-belief are key to personal and career success, according to Jane Lyons of PharmaLex Ireland
