The HR Room Podcast is the podcast series from Insight HR where we talk to business leaders from around Ireland and share their advice on how to create the HR systems and workplace culture that’s right for your business.For show notes and more information, visit www.InsightHR.ie/Podcast
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Today we’ve got a special episode, the first of many C-suite specials, where we’ll be talking to senior leaders in various industries and organisations, sharing advice and insights for HR teams an employers everywhere.
And we couldn’t think of a better way than to kick it off, than speaking to someone within a sector that we have worked so often with, and thoroughly enjoy working with, the brilliant charities sector.
So joining us today to talk about the charities sector, and what we can all learn from it, we’re delighted to be joined by Áine Myler, CEO at the Charities Institute Ireland.
In this episode, we cover...
1:59 The Unique Aspects of the Charity Sector
03:54 The Importance of HR in Charities
07:56 Challenges Facing the Charity Sector
15:47 Burnout and Compassion Fatigue in Charities
19:51 The Need for External Support
25:58 Advice for HR Managers in Charities
P.S. We're delighted to be partnering with the Charities Institute this year, and our first event is coming soon! Check out the details and save your spot at our HR Forum right here!
And that webinar we mentioned...here it is!
About The HR Room Podcast
The HR Room Podcast is a series from Insight HR where we talk to business leaders from around Ireland and share advice on how to create the HR systems and workplace culture that's right for your business.
If you need any HR support in Ireland, get in touch with us at Insight HR.
Whether it's conducting a complex workplace investigation, filling a gap by providing you with a virtual or an onsite HR resource, or providing advice via our HR support line, as an expert HR consultancy in Ireland, we'll help you resolve whatever Human Resources challenge your business is facing.
Tuesday Dec 31, 2024
Tuesday Dec 31, 2024
As we come to the end of the year, I’m sure many of you are thinking about New Years Resolutions, or maybe even more specifically, about how you can come back to work in 2025 with a fresh start and some clear goals.
So, joining us today to share their thoughts on what HR professionals and teams should be focusing on in the New Year, we’re delighted to be joined by Megan Power, HR Consultant here at Insight HR.
In this episode, we cover...
- Remote & Flexible Working
- Change Management
- The importance of aligning to organisational strategy
- Listening to your employees
- Keeping compliant and up-to-date
- And much more!
P.S. we also want to talk to you, our listeners! Share your thoughts, suggest topics, tell us a story worth sharing, or reach out with a query using our feedback form here!
About The HR Room Podcast
The HR Room Podcast is a series from Insight HR where we talk to business leaders from around Ireland and share advice on how to create the HR systems and workplace culture that's right for your business.
If you need any HR support in Ireland, get in touch with us at Insight HR.
Whether it's conducting a complex workplace investigation, filling a gap by providing you with a virtual or an onsite HR resource, or providing advice via our HR support line, as an expert HR consultancy in Ireland, we'll help you resolve whatever Human Resources challenge your business is facing.
Tuesday Dec 24, 2024
Tuesday Dec 24, 2024
We’re back with the second instalment in our two-part, selection box series, containing some of the highlights from the year gone by.
Our selection box last week was packed with clips discussing some inspiring stories about the great work being done across the HR community. This week though, we’re filling this episode with clips discussing some of the nitty gritty side of HR, and the many many employment law challenges that HR teams and employers faced this year.
In this episode, we include clips from our chats with...
- Jennifer Cashman, Partner & Head of Employment at RDJ Solicitors
- Siobhra Rush, Partner (Employment, Immigration and Reward) at Lewis Silkin
- Barry Crushell, Principal Solicitor at Crushell & Co | Law At Work
- Stephen Gillick, Partner & Head of Pensions at Mason Hayes & Curran LLP
P.S. we also want to talk to you, our listeners! Share your thoughts, suggest topics, tell us a story worth sharing, or reach out with a query using our feedback form here!
About The HR Room Podcast
The HR Room Podcast is a series from Insight HR where we talk to business leaders from around Ireland and share advice on how to create the HR systems and workplace culture that's right for your business.
If you need any HR support in Ireland, get in touch with us at Insight HR.
Whether it's conducting a complex workplace investigation, filling a gap by providing you with a virtual or an onsite HR resource, or providing advice via our HR support line, as an expert HR consultancy in Ireland, we'll help you resolve whatever Human Resources challenge your business is facing.
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
Firstly, Happy Christmas to all of our listeners! A huge thank you for listening in this year, and hearing some of the fantastic insights and advice we were lucky enough to get from some amazing guests yet again this year.
So as a thanks, and as a summary of some of the brilliant conversations we’ve had this year, we’re finishing 2024 with a two-part, selection box series, containing some of the highlights from the year gone by.
And what a year it’s been. This week, Eoin is kicking off with his personal highlights from this year, as we showcase clips from some truly inspiring discussions about the great work being done out there in the HR community.
In this episode, we include clips from our chats with...
- Matt Elliott, Chief People Officer at Bank of Ireland
- Samuel Riggs, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Manager at Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail
- Siobhan McKenna, formerly Head of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion at the Public Appointments Service
- Johanne Nevin, People Team Operations Manager at The Donkey Sanctuary
- Aoife Gaffney, Head of Employment at Down Syndrome Ireland
P.S. we also want to talk to you, our listeners! Share your thoughts, suggest topics, tell us a story worth sharing, or reach out with a query using our feedback form here!
About The HR Room Podcast
The HR Room Podcast is a series from Insight HR where we talk to business leaders from around Ireland and share advice on how to create the HR systems and workplace culture that's right for your business.
If you need any HR support in Ireland, get in touch with us at Insight HR.
Whether it's conducting a complex workplace investigation, filling a gap by providing you with a virtual or an onsite HR resource, or providing advice via our HR support line, as an expert HR consultancy in Ireland, we'll help you resolve whatever Human Resources challenge your business is facing.
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
It’s not just any episode, it’s episode 200 of The HR Room podcast!
200 episodes, 200 weeks in a row, with over 150 different guests, and 50,000 listens, making us Ireland’s longest-running HR podcast, with much more on the way too.
And to mark the occasion, we're speaking to somebody who you’ve heard from 200 times, but who has never been the guest on this podcast!
So to talk to us about her story, the story of Insight HR, what we do and why we do it, we’re joined by our very own Mary Cullen, Founder and Managing Director here at Insight HR.
In this chat, we cover...
06:01 The Vision Behind Insight HR
11:48 The Importance of Real Human Support in HR
17:57 Client Success Stories and Impact
24:08 Advice for HR Professionals and Business Leaders
P.S. I also want to talk to you, our listeners! Share your thoughts, suggest topics, tell us a story worth sharing, or reach out with a query using our feedback form here!
About The HR Room Podcast
The HR Room Podcast is a series from Insight HR where we talk to business leaders from around Ireland and share advice on how to create the HR systems and workplace culture that's right for your business.
If you need any HR support in Ireland, get in touch with us at Insight HR.
Whether it's conducting a complex workplace investigation, filling a gap by providing you with a virtual or an onsite HR resource, or providing advice via our HR support line, as an expert HR consultancy in Ireland, we'll help you resolve whatever Human Resources challenge your business is facing.
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
Another Christmas-related episode this week, as we unwrap employee engagement and reward, and how prioritising your reward strategy can have a positive effect on your people and your organisation.
From Christmas vouchers and bonuses to salary and benefits, this is something that really isn’t just for Christmas, and should be thought about all year round!
So to talk about this, sharing his extensive experience in the world of reward and incentives, we’re delighted to be joined by Jonathan Grey, Founder and CEO of Ovation Incentives and Optionscard.ie.
In this chat, we cover...
03:40 Understanding Engagement vs. Reward
05:57 The Importance of Engagement in Business
13:27 The Role of Culture in Employee Engagement
17:32 Strategic Approaches to Engagement and Rewards
25:34 Utilising Tax-Free Incentives for Employee Recognition
30:38 Practical Advice for All Companies on Engagement
About The HR Room Podcast
The HR Room Podcast is a series from Insight HR where we talk to business leaders from around Ireland and share advice on how to create the HR systems and workplace culture that's right for your business.
If you need any HR support in Ireland, get in touch with us at Insight HR.
Whether it's conducting a complex workplace investigation, filling a gap by providing you with a virtual or an onsite HR resource, or providing advice via our HR support line, as an expert HR consultancy in Ireland, we'll help you resolve whatever Human Resources challenge your business is facing.
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Workplace Investigations are a notoriously tricky challenge for HR teams and employers, with tough situations needing to be tackled, with integrity, transparency and a serious time commitment.
We need only look back at our own coverage of this topic on our podcast, our webinar series, our blog, and more, to see that it’s hugely popular for our audience.
However, today, we’re covering something that we and many others have yet to discuss, despite the vast majority of investigations being outsourced – the vitally important task of choosing the right workplace investigator.
And to talk to us today about what you should look for, we’re joined by Rebecca Bowman, Head of Investigations here at Insight HR.
In this chat, we cover...
02:08 The Importance of Choosing the Right Investigator
08:58 Outsourcing Investigations: Pros and Cons
15:04 Key Qualities of a Good Investigator
22:07 The Cost vs. Quality Debate
28:53 Common Mistakes in Internal Investigations
35:54 Final Thoughts and Checklist for Choosing an Investigator
About The HR Room Podcast
The HR Room Podcast is a series from Insight HR where we talk to business leaders from around Ireland and share advice on how to create the HR systems and workplace culture that's right for your business.
If you need any HR support in Ireland, get in touch with us at Insight HR.
Whether it's conducting a complex workplace investigation, filling a gap by providing you with a virtual or an onsite HR resource, or providing advice via our HR support line, as an expert HR consultancy in Ireland, we'll help you resolve whatever Human Resources challenge your business is facing.
Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, so you know what that means? Christmas Party time!
And while these can be jolly and jovial affairs for most organisations, things have been known to turn sour quite easily, with many HR teams having to deal with the fallout from things like conflict, sexual harassment or other serious misconduct that can ruin the Christmas spirit, very quickly.
So to talk about what we as HR professionals can do to proactively mitigate the risk here before the party even begins, we’re joined by Liam Barton, Senior HR Consultant here at Insight HR.
In this chat, we cover...
01:50 The Risks of Christmas Parties
08:16 Real-Life Incidents and Experiences
15:31 Communication and Expectations
24:48 Training and Awareness
31:35 Proactive Measures for HR
About The HR Room Podcast
The HR Room Podcast is a series from Insight HR where we talk to business leaders from around Ireland and share advice on how to create the HR systems and workplace culture that's right for your business.
If you need any HR support in Ireland, get in touch with us at Insight HR.
Whether it's conducting a complex workplace investigation, filling a gap by providing you with a virtual or an onsite HR resource, or providing advice via our HR support line, as an expert HR consultancy in Ireland, we'll help you resolve whatever Human Resources challenge your business is facing.
Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
According to a 2023 survey by the Central Statistics Office, 32% of workers aged between 20 and 69 are not signed up to a private pension. Without a change, hundreds of thousands of workers would be reliant solely on their State pension when they retire.
But thankfully, the long-awaited and well-publicised pension auto-enrolment plan is now closer than ever, with employers and employees now double-checking what exactly is happening and what they must do!
So to talk to us about exactly that, and help us share advice on this topic for HR teams and employers, we’re delighted to be joined by Stephen Gillick, Partner at Mason Hayes & Curran.
In this chat, we cover...
02:30 Current State of Pension Auto-Enrolment in Ireland
08:13 Employer Perspectives on Auto-Enrolment
11:32 HR Challenges and Concerns
17:25 Cost Implications for Employers
21:19 Benefits of Auto-Enrolment for Employees
29:01 Preparing for Auto-Enrolment Implementation
34:58 Compliance and Future Considerations
About The HR Room Podcast
The HR Room Podcast is a series from Insight HR where we talk to business leaders from around Ireland and share advice on how to create the HR systems and workplace culture that's right for your business.
If you need any HR support in Ireland, get in touch with us at Insight HR.
Whether it's conducting a complex workplace investigation, filling a gap by providing you with a virtual or an onsite HR resource, or providing advice via our HR support line, as an expert HR consultancy in Ireland, we'll help you resolve whatever Human Resources challenge your business is facing.
Tuesday Nov 05, 2024
Tuesday Nov 05, 2024
Significant updates to Ireland's employment permit system were recently introduced with the Employment Permits Act 2024, which took effect on September 2nd, in the hope of enhancing the system's efficiency, offering a more flexible and responsive approach to the evolving needs of the labour market, and essentially streamline the processes, making it easier for employers to recruit international talent and better address skill shortages across various sectors.
So to talk us through the updates and everything in between, we’re delighted to be joined by Declan Groarke, Senior Associate in Employment, Immigration and Reward at Lewis Silkin Ireland.
Chapters
00:00 Overview of Employment Permits Act 2024
02:17 Key Changes in Employment Permit System
10:38 Sector-Specific Impacts of New Legislation
11:06 Challenges in Recruitment and Retention
14:59 Navigating Compliance and Application Processes
25:30 Future Considerations and Budgeting for Recruitment
About The HR Room Podcast
The HR Room Podcast is a series from Insight HR where we talk to business leaders from around Ireland and share advice on how to create the HR systems and workplace culture that's right for your business.
If you need any HR support in Ireland, get in touch with us at Insight HR.
Whether it's conducting a complex workplace investigation, filling a gap by providing you with a virtual or an onsite HR resource, or providing advice via our HR support line, as an expert HR consultancy in Ireland, we'll help you resolve whatever Human Resources challenge your business is facing.