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
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
Over 8,500 HSE staff are now on Covid leave
17,756 cases of Covid were confirmed on Wednesday. 8,500 HSE staff are reportedly currently on Covid leave, with the actual number being possibly double that. The staff shortages were shared by HSE CEO Paul Reid during a press conference on Thursday (6 January). “So our judgement on it is that we could be at least […]
4 years ago
This company are allowing their staff to take ‘hangover days’ off from work
This is genius!
9 years ago