It’s good for business and even better for your workforce, so it’s no surprise that employee retention strategies are the trending topic of the moment. As we enter a new phase in the post-pandemic world, the industry is learning how to bounce back, whilst recognising the importance of its staff. In the aftermath of ‘The […]
As 2021 comes to a close and the new year approaches, thoughts turn to emerging trends in HR for 2022. Shaped by events over the past year, as well as the impact of the global pandemic, technology has a prime role to play, especially as we enter a new age of AI. But that’s not […]
Now that 90 per cent of adults in Ireland are fully vaccinated, life is slowing going back to pre-pandemic normality. With this comes the reuniting of teams. But if the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that we must not overlook self-care in workplace situations. Whilst working from home has been a triumph for many, […]
What is Employee Engagement? The term employee engagement relates to the level of an employee’s commitment and connection to an organisation. This emotional commitment means engaged employees truly care about their work and their company. Employees want to be involved in their work, enthusiastic about the organisation they work for and committed to their fellow […]
Every organisation has its own onboarding process steps and procedures in place to tailor the induction experience to its company. However, employee onboarding best practice suggests that a checklist is essential for ensuring a swift and efficient introduction to the job. The purpose of an employee onboarding checklist is more than just due diligence. Implemented […]
When you’re in an employee-facing role, be it as a manger, HR professional, CEO, or otherwise, it’s important to have a degree of empathy and compassion. Also known as taking a ‘human-centered’ approach, this mindset involves putting people at the heart of a business. It extends from customers through to suppliers and employees. In doing so, the […]
If you can remember a time before Covid-19, when we travelled for business, dined out for meetings, and cross-commuted for meetings, it may seem like a lifetime ago. And even with an end in sight, many experts agree that the ‘new normal’ has paved the way for a new employee experience for us all. Fast-forward […]
As we ease ourselves into 2022, it might feel like groundhog day all over again. But in the aftermath of the continued pandemic, it’s set to be a year of new beginnings. With working from home becoming the daily norm, corporates of all size have been forced to review their flexible working policies, as well […]
Whatever the size or scale of your business, employees will be at the heart of everything you do. Not only does it make good business sense, but a motivated and engaged workforce is one of the greatest assets you can have. We know that listening to employees is vital for job satisfaction, retention and productivity. […]
Loneliness and Working From Home Niamh Brady is a Productivity Coach and shares her 5 Top Tips to reduce loneliness while remote working. Do you ever feel lonely while working from home? If you do, then rest assured that you are not alone. Working remotely decreases the opportunity for social interaction with our colleagues. […]