In Ireland, around 570,000 women are currently in the menopausal or perimenopausal stage, with approximately 350,000 of these women still in paid employment. So what can we do to support these women, and does the level effort being put in by Irish companies match the scale of support needed? Thankfully, some companies are doing some great work on this. And we’re delighted to be joined by Barry Holmes, Director of Human Resources at the Royal College of Surgeons to tell us about their award-winni...
Oct 17, 2023•37 min•Ep. 140
It’s time to talk about updating organisation policies again – not just because we love it, but because it’s been a busy year for legislative changes, with more coming on the horizon too. It can be challenging to know what to update, when to update, and how to do it, so by popular demand, we’re having another conversation on a topic that’s in the minds of many HR teams and organisations now. And to talk to us about this, who better to bring back than Megan Power, HR Consultant here at Insight HR...
Oct 10, 2023•34 min•Ep. 139
Although it’s something that HR professionals and leaders won’t need to do that often, suspending employees is something that many of us will face over the course of our careers, and is something that simply must be understood, to reduce the risks involved. There have also been significant developments and various cases in recent years, highlighting the complexity of this HR challenge. But we’re in luck, as we have someone who can guide us through these cases, key takeaways, and considerations, ...
Oct 03, 2023•42 min•Ep. 138
Drugs, alcohol and addiction are very serious issues. Many people face varying levels of challenges when it comes to these topics, and unfortunately, sometimes the challenges even affect their livelihood and the workplace. And with such serious issues being so prevalent, it’s a huge challenge for employers to deal with these things with compliance, correct procedures, and care. But how exactly do we do that? In a very interesting and insightful discussion, we're joined by Jennifer Cashman, Partn...
Sep 26, 2023•45 min•Ep. 137
This September, PwC released its Irish 2023 Hopes and Fears Workforce survey which details the attitudes and behaviours of 1,000 Irish workers and nearly 54,000 global workers in 46 countries. The survey has again showcased some interesting results, and after our great chat on this very podcast about last year’s survey, we simply had to bring back Louise Shannon, Senior Manager, Reward & Workforce Strategy, at PwC Ireland to chat to us about this year’s survey. About The HR Room Podcast The ...
Sep 19, 2023•28 min•Ep. 136
In the second episode of our two part mini-series on redundancies, and following on from a terrific insight in to the law and process governing this topic, we’re delighted to now take a look at what you could call, the softer side of redundancies, as we explore the communication and support side of this tough challenge. And to speak to us about this, we’re delighted to be joined by a familiar face, Liam Barton, Senior HR Consultant at Insight HR. About The HR Room Podcast The HR Room Podcast is ...
Sep 12, 2023•44 min•Ep. 135
Unfortunately, redundancies have been a regular feature of the Irish landscape and media coverage in recent years. And managing redundancies is something that many HR teams and organisations may have to face, at some scale and at some point in their working lives. But when it comes to the law and the process surrounding redundancies, what are some of the key things we should look out for, what are the foundations of the law and process, and how do we make sure we manage these processes effective...
Sep 05, 2023•41 min•Ep. 134
As we know, workplace investigations take time, are complex, and require focus throughout. And the stage which arguably requires the most clarity and focus is the reviewing and reporting stage. So how do we review the evidence and report accordingly, and just how important is it to do so clearly and correctly? To answer these questions and many more, we’re delighted to be joined by Rebecca Bowman, Workplace Investigator here at Insight HR. About The HR Room Podcast The HR Room Podcast is a serie...
Aug 29, 2023•37 min•Ep. 133
The demand for investigations in the workplace is constantly growing. Misconduct is taking place in workplaces, leaving HR teams and organisations with the task of tackling a workplace investigation. But given the time, complexity and seriousness of the issues, this is a big challenge for all involved. So how do you do it, what should you look out for, and where should you go for help? To answer this question and many more, we’re joined again by Liam Barton, Senior HR Consultant here at Insight ...
Aug 22, 2023•44 min•Ep. 132
Workplace policies and procedures can range from token legally-compliant paragraphs in a handbook, right up to things that can transform workplace culture. So when it comes to dignity at work policies, what can we do to ensure that our policies are embedded in our organisations, and support our employees through these tough situations? To hopefully answer this question and many more, we’re delighted to be joined again by Megan Power, HR Consultant here at Insight HR. About The HR Room Podcast Th...
Aug 15, 2023•35 min•Ep. 131
