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Recent Blog Posts By Gemma O'Connor - Head of Service

Frequently asked festive HR questions

First published: December 4th 2023Last updated: December 4th 2023 The Christmas season tends to be a crucial period for many small businesses and can... Read More

04 December 2023 By Gemma O'Connor - Head of Service

How to reduce absence through illness this winter

First published: November 3rd 2023Last updated: November 3rd 2023 As the winter sets in and the temperature dips, your staff may become more vulnerab... Read More

06 November 2023 By Gemma O'Connor - Head of Service

Help your new hire settle in from day one

First published: September 6th 2022 Last updated: October 13th 2023 So, you’ve made your hire. It’s your new starter’s first week on the job and you ... Read More

06 September 2022 By Gemma O'Connor - Head of Service

Do you have to offer vacancies to existing employees before looking external?

First published: June 26th 2013Last updated: October 13th 2023 Recruitment affects every employer. Getting recruitment right can be the difference be... Read More

26 June 2013 By Gemma O'Connor - Head of Service

Did your dress code survive the pandemic?

First Published: October 5th 2023Last updated: October 5th 2023 The pandemic disrupted the workplace in all sorts of ways. While remote working and ... Read More

05 October 2023 By Gemma O'Connor - Head of Service

Can you contact an employee who is off sick?

First published: January 28th 2016Last updated: September 15th 2023 Keeping in contact with an employee who is off work due to illness can be a delic... Read More

28 January 2016 By Gemma O'Connor - Head of Service

How to manage distractions during Rugby World Cup 2023

First published: September 4th 2023Last updated: September 4th 2023 With Ireland heading into the Rugby World Cup as favourites, it’s a good idea to ... Read More

04 September 2023 By Gemma O'Connor - Head of Service

Employer guide to employment contract terms and conditions

First published: March 1st, 2022Last updated: August 17th, 2023 A contract of employment can be a tricky HR document for business owners who aren’t f... Read More

10 March 2022 By Gemma O'Connor - Head of Service

How to manage the back to school period

First published: August 16th 2023Last updated: August 16th 2023 The back to school season is underway as both kids and parents prepare for the new sc... Read More

16 August 2023 By Gemma O'Connor - Head of Service

An employer’s guide to breastfeeding in the workplace

First published: August 2nd, 2023Last updated: August 2nd, 2023 August 1st – August 7th is World Breastfeeding Week 2023.  The theme of the week in 2... Read More

02 August 2023 By Gemma O'Connor - Head of Service

Capability in the workplace: How to handle poor performance and ill health

First published: February 3rd, 2022Last updated: July 24th, 2023 Your employees are human and sometimes their work performance may dip. In many case... Read More

03 February 2022 By Gemma O'Connor - Head of Service

A healthy workplace: Managing unauthorised absence from work

First published: April 12th 2022Last updated: July 15th 2023 Unauthorised absence from work is a frustrating HR issue for business owners. One emplo... Read More

20 April 2022 By Gemma O'Connor - Head of Service

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