Irish employers warned to “consider other options” for staff Christmas parties
It could be another Zoom Christmas… Employers are being advised to reconsider their staff Christmas party plans in the lead up to the festive season. The recommendation comes from Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development Ireland, a professional body for HR and people development. The suggested alternatives are to host the party online, to gather […]
4 years ago
Landmark court decision set to have major impact for Irish backpackers in Australia
The ‘Backpacker Tax’ could be on the way out. In a landmark court ruling, Australia’s ‘Backpacker Tax’ will no longer be applied to citizens of eight countries who come to the country to work. The action against the tax was initiated by Irish company Taxback.com, who say that this ruling could have a major impact […]
4 years ago
Four major employers join forces to create Ireland’s first remote working alliance
Would you like to continue working from home? Four major employers have joined forces to create Ireland’s first remote working alliance. The Remote Alliance was formed by Vodafone, ESB, eBay and Liberty Insurance, with the four founding members all committing to embedding remote working within their organisations on a long-term basis. The group, established by social enterprise […]
4 years ago
UK company adopts four-day work week so employees can focus on themselves
The policy has been extended across the company following a “successful trial period”. A company in the north west of England has adopted a four-day working week across the business to give its employees a “better work/life balance.” Greater Manchester-based company Belmont Packaging has adopted the new approach, along with its sister company Boxed-Up Packaging, […]
4 years ago
Over half of Irish college students are skipping lectures to go to work due to financial struggles
Almost one quarter of college students claim being in debt is their biggest worry. 55% of college students have reported skipping college lectures in order to go to work, due to financial concerns, up significantly from 22% of college students who reported the same thing in 2017. This is according to a new report by […]
7 years ago
These are the most unusual interview questions asked and how you should respond to them
Nail that interview… For some people, job interviews are a snip. They’re personable, charming, confident and they know what they’re talking about, or failing this, they have an innate ability to shite talk the interviewer into believing they know what they’re talking about. But for others, it’s entirely more difficult. It’s an arduous task that […]
9 years ago