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New research suggests almost half of workers are partial to a bit of self-stimulation on company time With motivation hard to come by in January, new research has extolled the benefits of ‘masturbation breaks’ at work which, supposedly, relieve stress and boost productivity. Sexual wellness brand Love Honey have got in certified sex educator Bobby […]

3 years ago

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

This is due mostly to rising rental costs. The Living Wage in Ireland should increase by 60c to €12.90 per hour, the group that calculates it has said. Calculated by the Living Wage Technical Group (LWTG), the living wage rate establishes the average gross salary that should enable full-time employed adults without dependents across Ireland […]

5 years ago

“Just needing to know so you know isn’t a good enough reason.” HR Specialist Caroline Reidy from the HR Suite has said that employers are “legally not allowed to ask” if employees have been vaccinated against Covid-19. Reidy told Newstalk on Tuesday: “We’re legally not allowed ask. The Data Protection Commissioner has been very strict […]

5 years ago

90% of people in Ireland would like to work remotely either full-time or part-time. Almost one in three people in Ireland would consider relocating to live, now that remote working has become the norm for many. The latest survey from protection specialist Royal London and carried out by iReach also revealed that only one in […]

5 years ago

Looking for a new start? Telecommunications company eir has announced plans to hire up to 50 apprentices, with aims to further strengthen its workforce as it plans to expand its broadband network across the country. New recruits will have the opportunity to work on what eir describes as the ‘largest broadband rollout programme in Europe’, […]

8 years ago