Irish employers urged to consider reintroducing mask wearing and working from home
The recommendation comes following an increase in Covid cases nationwide. Irish employers are being asked to consider carrying out a Covid risk assessment to identify where mask wearing and working from home could benefit workers. The recommendation comes from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development Ireland (CIPD), a professional body for HR and people […]
4 years ago
Pay hospitality workers more to stop staff shortages, says SIPTU chief
“The reality is the sector is facing a crisis of low pay and poor conditions.” SIPTU is calling on employers in the hospitality sector to pay their employees more to avoid further workforce shortages. The trade union believes that a combination of low pay and poor working conditions are key factors in the struggle to […]
4 years ago
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
Irish workers lost out on an estimated €6,000 in earnings due to the pandemic
Over 6 in 10 workers surveyed are considering moving jobs. Irish workers may have lost out on an estimated €6,000 due to the pandemic. The figure was published in a new survey by LinkedIn on Wednesday (19 January). 63% of the 1,001 professionals surveyed are considering changing jobs this year. Using CSO data, this equates […]
4 years ago