Why Irish employers need clear policies for fertility and miscarriage In every workplace — whether it’s a small creative team or a...

Rotten apple image courtesy of Giuseppe Cuzzocrea via Unsplash Too many organisations are missing the point when it comes to wellbeing....

How not to give critical feedback Image courtesy of Jamie Haughton on Unsplash Manager: [serious tone] Alex, I need to talk to you Me:...

A golden rule of advice that doesn’t work for managers and leadership We’ve all been taught the Golden Rule: treat others how you want to...

When strengths have a negative impact "Alex, you're so pushy!" "Alex, you're being really bossy!" "Alex, enough already. We all know that...

Investing in your team is not just a cost; it's an investment that yields significant returns for your organisation. Here are five...

Some years ago I was hired to work for a fast-growing company. I was employee #140 in Ireland. When I left 11 months later the employee...

(I’ve just got my first role as a people manager! Help me!!!) Training new people managers can be a challenging task, but it is essential...

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are critical components of any healthy and successful workplace. Creating a culture that values...

HR just love a policy don’t they?!!! For years I have questioned whether policies are necessary for every business, surely we could all...

As a start-up or SME, building a high-performing team is essential to achieving success. But what does it take to create a team that not...

Whether you have an existing HR person, department, or function, you may still be experiencing challenges related to the HR needs of your...

Let me share a scenario with you. You start a business and begin hiring…as the staff numbers grow and revenues increase you decide that...

Recently I was chatting to an acquaintance who asked if I knew anything about the treatment of holiday pay for part-time workers. My...

Using psychometrics and personality profiles at work I’ve been working in HR for 25 years. I was lucky at the start of my HR career to...

In today's rapidly changing job market, diversity and career development are topics frequently talked about. While workplaces are...

Perhaps you’ve started a business and you’ve gone past the 10-employee mark and you’re wondering if you need an HR person on board. Or...

In the past, when people asked what my line of work was, I used to hesitate. Sometimes I avoided answering the question at all. The...