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Retailers facing an “uphill battle” as staff shortages continue to increase

Retailers facing an “uphill battle” as staff shortages continue to increase

The number of vacancies has nearly tripled in a year, with the number of job seekers reduced by 50%. Retail employers are facing an “uphill battle” to find staff, as job postings continue to rise without the demand to fill them. Job postings have more than doubled in the past year, with 4,258 postings advertised […]

4 years ago

Irish people are missing out on tax refunds worth €1,250 on average

Irish people are missing out on tax refunds worth €1,250 on average

17% of workers have only claimed tax refunds once in their life. You could be due a sizable sum of cash and you might not even know it. More than 50% of people do not claim tax reliefs and refunds every year, even though they could earn around €1,250 by doing so. The statistic was […]

4 years ago

40% of Irish workers without a pension say they “can’t afford” one

40% of Irish workers without a pension say they “can’t afford” one

34% of workers aged between 20-69 years have no pension outside of the State. 40% of Irish workers who do not have a pension said that they haven’t put one together as they “can’t afford” one. The statistic was published in a survey published by the Central Statistics Office on Thursday (27 January). 45% of […]

4 years ago

Irish employers urged to “take time” when lifting workplace restrictions

Irish employers urged to “take time” when lifting workplace restrictions

Are you heading back to the office on Monday? Irish employers are being urged to take their time when managing the lifting of workplace restrictions. The recommendation comes from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development Ireland, a professional body for HR and people development. Employers will no longer be under the same restrictions as […]

4 years ago

Aldi announces increase in hourly rates for employees from next year

Aldi announces increase in hourly rates for employees from next year

Employees in all of Aldi’s 149 Irish stores will feel the benefit. Aldi has announced it will raise its hourly pay rates for employees next year. Store assistants are set to be paid up to €14.90 an hour from 1 February onwards, while entry-level employees will receive €12.90 an hour, matching the recommended living wage […]

4 years ago