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Call for government to postpone working from home bill

Dublin Chamber director says most companies are trialling hybrid systems for staff and need time to evaluate before facing new legal obligations

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Outsourcing gives short-staffed businesses a hand to deliver

In a time of labour shortages and staffing issues, outsourcing can give companies access to capabilities, facilities and quality that is perhaps not otherwise accessible or possible

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How to find a solution to the great workplace conundrum

Listen to your employees and to your customers and put ways of working in place which deliver for both

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‘My learning curve was gradual, then very steep’ – Padraig McGillicuddy, Ballygarry Estate Hotel

Having invested €4.2 million in Ballygarry to turn it into a sustainable estate, owner Padraig McGillicuddy says it could not have succeeded without the buy-in and enthusiasm of its staff

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Workplace menstrual health policies benefit employers too

Simple measures can help to create a more comfortable place of work for staff dealing with period pain, menopause and conditions such as endometriosis

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‘Learn to delegate, you will not be successful without it’ – David Lane of Ecclesiastical Insurance

Hire the best people you can find – and then trust them to do their job, says David Lane, managing director of Ecclesiastical Insurance in Ireland

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How can we achieve true gender equality at work?

Closing the pay gap between men and women in their 40s and 50s and promoting women to leadership roles means providing a work-life balance to everyone

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‘Passion and belief are contagious, and people are drawn to this’ – Kathryn O’Mahony, YMCA Dublin

Letting people know the real you and setting clear expectations are key to ensuring that any workplace challenges can be dealt with in a positive way, says Kathryn O’Mahony, chief executive of YMCA Dublin

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‘The old playbook is broken’: tips to attract talent in the new world of work

Educational grants, unlimited holidays and a quicker recruitment process are just some of the ways a company can win the right candidate

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Nuala Murphy: Buzzwords lose meaning if they’re not backed up with action

It is better to avoid token gestures in favour of initiatives that really build a more inclusive and diverse workplace

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Matt Elliott: Employers have a part to play in tackling domestic abuse

Bank of Ireland’s new policy on employee wellbeing aims to create a working culture and environment that is safe and supportive for all colleagues

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‘When opportunities present, my advice is to be courageous’ – Tony Barry, Telus International

The chief financial officer for Europe at the Canadian technology company says that what has worked best for him down through the years is open and honest communication

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Now is the time for businesses to invest in workers across the generations

To compete successfully for today’s workforce, employers need to think more creatively and inclusively in their talent development

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‘Who you are says more than what you say’ – Pauline Prescott, entrepreneur

Be authentically yourself and create an atmosphere where others want to be around you, says the three-time start-up founder and most recently founder and chief executive of Frances Prescott skincare

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This Working Life: Tackling the gender gap needs to start with education

Businesses have to start encouraging young women to work with them by engaging with schools and colleges

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This Working Life: Employees need wellbeing supports that actually work, not ‘sticking plaster’ solutions

Businesses are increasing their spending on mental health resources for a workforce traumatised by the pandemic, but these must be embedded into the culture, not just tacked on

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This Working Life: Employers must act now to meet deadline on gender pay gap reporting

Guidance setting out in detail what is required of firms under the Gender Pay Gap Information Act has been published by the government

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‘Life is not all about making money and reaching the top’ – Maureen Byrne, Inland Fisheries Ireland

The top fishery officer says it is important to qualify in something you’re interested in, and to look for a job that will accommodate your goals

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This Working Life: Tech industry is uniquely placed to make the world a better place

Tech firms hoping to make a positive impact can start by understanding the differences among ‘social good’ concepts – and making sure to hire people who understand too

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‘Take confidence from those who place their confidence in you’ – Caroline O’Driscoll of Deloitte

Caroline O’Driscoll, an international tax partner with Deloitte and co-founder of I Wish, a social enterprise that encourages teenage girls to choose careers in Stem, believes it is up to all of us to help the next generation to succeed