This Working Life Why employers should embrace their employees’ side hustlesAdam Coleman, chief executive of HR software solutions provider HRLocker, says encouraging the pursuit of employees’ skills and talents outside work results in a happier and more productive workforce
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 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?
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 ‘Managers must be prepared to get into the trenches and lead by example’ - Colin Barry, Brite Mobility Colin Barry, founder of Brite Mobility, says communicating goals, targets and strategies in a face-to-face environment is key to a team’s success
This Working Life Businesses need to note the changes in pensions landscapeOf all the changes that have recently come into play including auto enrolment and flexible retirement age, the IORP II reforms are undoubtedly the most pressing
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 Worrying times for workers require a flexible approach from employers With a new survey showing that 85 per cent of workers have felt anxious over the past six months, employers need flexible and detailed health and wellbeing strategies in place to help their staff
This Working Life Back to the future: strategies to boost staff pension buy-inWith cost of living pressures uppermost in everyone’s minds this year, it’s hard to encourage employees to invest in their pensions. Here are five ways to ensure your people don’t get left behind
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
My Story So Far ‘It’s important to be open and not lean too heavily on your experience’ – Richard Haxby, Mathworks Richard Haxby, managing director of MathWorks Ireland, believes in the importance of continual learning, having clear goals and developing and nurturing networks
Future Of Work Top tech chiefs blame ‘quiet quitting’ on bad leadership communicationKildare native Caroline Dunning, a senior executive at Twitter, commented at a top tech symposium in San Francisco that quiet quitting has emerged because people are questioning the way they work
