Episodes

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As many of you will know, Women’s Aid is a national organisation here in Ireland who work to prevent and address the impact of domestic violence and abuse by advocating, influencing, training, significant campaigning and providing frontline services. So, we simply could not go through this month without hearing about the work they do, and the advice they can give for employers and HR teams here in Ireland.
So, you guessed it, on episode 119 of The HR Room Podcast we’re delighted to be joined by one of the leading voices on domestic violence in Ireland, and the CEO of Women’s Aid, Sarah Benson.
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.
For show notes, go to www.InsightHR.ie/Podcast.
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.
Visit us at www.InsightHR.ie.

Tuesday May 16, 2023
Episode 118 - Domestic Violence Legislation For Employers
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Tuesday May 16, 2023
In response to last week’s conversation on the podcast, about the scope of the Work Life Balance Act, where we touched on the core elements of the upcoming legislation including the updates on domestic violence leave, we’re now doing a deep dive in to the topic of domestic violence and the legislation surrounding it, as we know it’s an important and sensitive topic that many of you want to know more about it.
And also following on from last week, we're joined by our very own Megan Power, HR Consultant here at Insight HR, again!
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.
For show notes, go to www.InsightHR.ie/Podcast.
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.
Visit us at www.InsightHR.ie.

Tuesday May 09, 2023
Episode 117 - Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023
Tuesday May 09, 2023
Tuesday May 09, 2023
The first provisions of the Work Life Balance Bill are expected to be in place within a matter of weeks, now that the bill has passed all stages of the Oireachtas. But what does this mean for employers?
To answer this questions and many more, on episode 117 of The HR Room Podcast, we’re delighted to be joined by our very own Megan Power, HR Consultant here at Insight 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.
For show notes, go to www.InsightHR.ie/Podcast.
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.
Visit us at www.InsightHR.ie.

Tuesday May 02, 2023
Episode 116 - Inclusive Wellbeing
Tuesday May 02, 2023
Tuesday May 02, 2023
As we’ve spoken about over the last number of weeks on this podcast, the area of wellbeing is far-reaching and thankfully is developing hugely over time. Although there has been progress, in practice, is workplace wellbeing truly fit-for-purpose, accessible, and inclusive for all?
On episode 116 of the HR Room Podcast, we're joined by an Award winning Business Psychologist, Keynote Speaker, Media Contributor and Wellbeing Specialist, who has been interviewed by Vogue, The Guardian and Newsweek, the brilliant Lee Chambers.
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.
For show notes, go to www.InsightHR.ie/Podcast.
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.
Visit us at www.InsightHR.ie.

Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Episode 115 - Award winning wellbeing strategies
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Although wellbeing as a priority and topic, is by no means a new arrival onto the HR to-do list, the depth and breadth of the topic continues to develop over time, with many employers struggling to build, and implement, effective and embedded wellbeing strategies.
However, some employers are seeing great success in their wellbeing journey. On episode 115 of The HR Room Podcast we speak to Sharon Daly, Programme Manager of Health & Wellbeing at Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail, who are this year’s Embedding A Culture of Workplace Wellbeing large employer winner at the CIPD Ireland HR Awards.
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.
For show notes, go to www.InsightHR.ie/Podcast.
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.
Visit us at www.InsightHR.ie.

Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Episode 114 - Protecting wellbeing in retail
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Circle K, is Ireland’s leading forecourt and convenience retailer, with over 2,300 employees, and a retail network made up of over 420 stations across the island of Ireland. Circle K recently conducted research to highlight the issue of unacceptable customer behaviour towards its own staff as well as employees in other retail settings and the findings set Circle K on a journey to protect their employees wellbeing in a strategic and effective manner.
On episode 114 of the HR Room Podcast, we take a closer look at the results of this research, and share insights into the work Circle K is now planning and implementing, joined by Áine Griallais, HR & HSE Director at Circle K Ireland.
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.
For show notes, go to www.InsightHR.ie/Podcast.
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.
Visit us at www.InsightHR.ie.

Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
Episode 113 - Financial Wellbeing
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
The Laya Wellbeing Index for 2022 found that 4 of the top 5 causes of employee anxiety and stress related to financial concerns. And with the cost-of-living crisis, inflation and general money worries facing a lot of people in Ireland, it’s easy to understand why. But what can organisations do to relieve some of these stressors, and why should they do it?
On episode 113 of the HR Room Podcast, we’re delighted to be joined by one of Ireland’s leading finance experts, CEO of Fairstone, and founder of AskPaul, Paul Merriman.
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.
For show notes, go to www.InsightHR.ie/Podcast.
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.
Visit us at www.InsightHR.ie.

Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Episode 112 - Total Wellness
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
With the cost of living crisis, and the war for talent both still raging on, many employers are still trying to find the balance between pay, benefits, wellbeing and everything else, in the hopes of retaining and attracting talent.
On episode 112 of the HR Room Podcast, we discuss how holistic wellbeing strategies provide the best results for organisations, with Louise Shannon, Senior Manager, Reward & Workforce Strategy, at PwC Ireland.
Check out the full results of the PwC’s Global Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey 2022 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.
For show notes, go to www.InsightHR.ie/Podcast.
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.
Visit us at www.InsightHR.ie.

Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
Episode 111 - Anti-Racism In The Workplace
Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
According to latest figures, reports of discrimination at work quadrupled last year. So unfortunately, despite positive action, preventative policies, and detailed legislation, racism is still a very live issue in Irish workplaces.
On episode 111 of The HR Room Podcast, we’re delighted to be joined by Director & Founder of the Institute of Antiracism and Black Studies, a lecturer, author, race relations consultant and antiracism specialist, Dr Ebun Joseph, to speak about this topic.
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.
For show notes, go to www.InsightHR.ie/Podcast.
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.
Visit us at www.InsightHR.ie.

Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Episode 110 - Employment Permits Bill 2022
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
In October 2022, a long-awaited piece of legislation, the Employment Permits Bill 2022, was published. This has a far-reaching and important impact for employers, and the immigration and permits systems here in Ireland. So, what’s it all about?
On episode 110 of The HR Room Podcast, we’re delighted to be joined by not one but two guests and experts, from the Lewis Silkin Employment, Immigration and Reward division, Linda Hynes and Declan Groarke, to speak about this topic.
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.
For show notes, go to www.InsightHR.ie/Podcast.
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.
Visit us at www.InsightHR.ie.