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![Episode 180 - CIPD Special: HR Practices In Ireland 2024](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10990605/TheHRRoomPodcast_Artwork_xxgwbn_300x300.jpg)
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Each year, the CIPD conducts its HR practices in Ireland survey in conjunction with the Kemmy Business School, University of Limerick, to collate annual insights on the challenges and concerns of the people profession in Ireland. The CIPD conducted this survey of members and people professionals in Ireland in November and December 2023 across a wide range of industries, shapes and sizes, and as always, the results have been very interesting.
So, to talk to us about this today, who better to join us than Mary Connaughton, Director at CIPD 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.
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.
![Episode 179 - People & Purpose: HR In The Charity Sector](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10990605/TheHRRoomPodcast_Artwork_xxgwbn_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
Episode 179 - People & Purpose: HR In The Charity Sector
Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
The charity sector is a sector which has always been valued highly here in Ireland in particular, with hundreds of charities all around Ireland doing fantastic work across a wide range of goals, for a wide range of reasons, and thankfully with a wide range of employees and volunteers to make the good work happen.
But, of course, work in the charity sector is not without it’s challenges. And for HR teams, HR leaders and employers, supporting the people who do all of this great work, is of paramount importance.
So to give us some insight in to HR in the charity sector, and sharing some advice on what we can learn from this sector, we’re delighted to be joined by Johanne Nevin, People Team Operations Manager at The Donkey Sanctuary.
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.
![Episode 178 - Choosing The Right HR Support](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10990605/TheHRRoomPodcast_Artwork_xxgwbn_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
Episode 178 - Choosing The Right HR Support
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
Navigating the world of HR and employment law can be a daunting task for any organisation. Whether you are an overwhelmed and under supported solo HR function in a small company, a growing business without a dedicated HR team who needs the right foundations in place, or a large corporation looking to outsource specific HR tasks, choosing the right HR support is crucial. The right partner can make all the difference in fostering a productive, compliant, and happy work environment.
So if something like good HR support can be so powerful, then choosing the right one, is key.
Well to chat about this today we’re delighted to be joined by our very own Liam Barton, Senior 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.
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.
![Episode 177 - Let's Talk Settlement Agreements](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10990605/TheHRRoomPodcast_Artwork_xxgwbn_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
Episode 177 - Let's Talk Settlement Agreements
Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
The termination of one’s employment, for whatever reason, is a significant occurrence in anyone's professional life. It is very often a difficult and emotionally charged period. When this occurs, the need for clear processes and clear understanding, on both sides, is key.
So when it comes to settlement agreements, which can be a common occurrence in the world of terminating employment, what is the process, and what must we, as HR professionals, understand?
In this great 1:1 discussion, our very own Eoin Lyons spoke to Barry Crushell about the why, when, and how of settlement agreements, sharing tonnes of useful insights for HR professionals here in 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.
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.
![Episode 176 - Data Driven Change](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10990605/TheHRRoomPodcast_Artwork_xxgwbn_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
Episode 176 - Data Driven Change
Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
As HR professionals, we know driving change is difficult. But we also know that driving change is essential – not just for organisations to grow and thrive, but most importantly for our people, of all backgrounds, abilities and characteristics to grow and thrive also. One thing that does make managing change easier however, is data. So where do we get it, and how do we properly use it?
Well to talk to us about this today we’re delighted to be joined by a guiding light in this area, and a familiar face to many of you event goers, podcast listeners and the likes, the wonderful Siobhan McKenna, Head of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion at Public Jobs.
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.
![Episode 175 - Let's Talk Probation & Performance](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10990605/TheHRRoomPodcast_Artwork_xxgwbn_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
Episode 175 - Let's Talk Probation & Performance
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
A probation period, at a simple level is a period of time at the start of a permanent full-time or part-time employment relationship that gives the employer the opportunity to assess whether their new employee is capable, reliable and suitable for the job.
Simple in essence, but not so simple if not handled properly - with potentially both the employer and the employee left feeling frustrated if the key fundamentals and communication are missed. So, to talk to us about how to ensure performance management during probation is handled correctly, and to explain what can happen if it isn’t, we’re joined by Joe Thompson, 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.
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.
![Episode 174 - Re-onboarding: Supporting The Return To Work](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10990605/TheHRRoomPodcast_Artwork_xxgwbn_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
Episode 174 - Re-onboarding: Supporting The Return To Work
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
Unfortunately, whether we like to admit it or not, we’ve all at some point felt that Sunday fear of having to return to work to a mountain of emails after a really nice long weekend or holiday. But what about people who are returning from a much longer period away from work? People trying to figure out how they’ll slot back in to working life after months or maybe even a year away from the office? For them, it’s a little bit different, to say the least!
So to talk us through this today, chatting about re-onboarding, what we should do, the support we should provide, and everything in between, we’re joined by recent winner of the Diversity & Inclusion Leader award at the PWC Image Awards 2024, Michelle O’ Keeffe, Co-Founder at Platform55.
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.
![Episode 173 - LGBTQ+ Inclusion: Turning Awareness Into Action](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10990605/TheHRRoomPodcast_Artwork_xxgwbn_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Jun 04, 2024
Episode 173 - LGBTQ+ Inclusion: Turning Awareness Into Action
Tuesday Jun 04, 2024
Tuesday Jun 04, 2024
In a 2023 study by Indeed, over half (53%) of respondents who identify as LGBTQ+ felt discriminated against at work. And although, of the 500 surveyed participants who identified as LGBTQIA+, 92% stated they were 'out' at work, only 34% were 'out' to everyone they worked with, while 57% disclosed this only to those they trusted at work. Something is wrong here.
Although we see fantastic groups constantly pushing the inclusion agenda forward, and some employers doing good work in this area, it seems like there’s still so much more we need to understand, and so much more we need to do.
So to talk to us about this today we’re delighted to be joined by someone who is a huge advocate for this, and someone who was recently awarded the 2024 Diversity Champion Award at the CIPD Ireland awards for his work on this and so much more, the brilliant Samuel Riggs, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Manager at Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail.
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.
![Episode 172 - The ROI On Workplace Wellbeing](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10990605/TheHRRoomPodcast_Artwork_xxgwbn_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday May 28, 2024
Episode 172 - The ROI On Workplace Wellbeing
Tuesday May 28, 2024
Tuesday May 28, 2024
Is your HR team struggling to balance your HR budget, while still trying to enhance employee wellbeing? While the latter is a driver for commercial success, the Return-On-Investment (ROI) of wellbeing initiatives often comes under scrutiny during challenging financial times.
The ROI of wellbeing is a critical area of interest at Top Employers Institute who are the global authority on recognising excellence in people practices.
So who better to speak to about this than Abigail Britnell, European Account Manager at Top Employers Institute!
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.
![Episode 171 - Can we talk retirement?](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10990605/TheHRRoomPodcast_Artwork_xxgwbn_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday May 21, 2024
Episode 171 - Can we talk retirement?
Tuesday May 21, 2024
Tuesday May 21, 2024
Some of the challenges or topics we speak about on this podcast, or see in the headlines may not affect us all. There are however, a select few topics that will almost certainly land on the table of every single one of us – and one of those is retirement.
But despite the fact that this is a topic that is pretty much unavoidable, it’s not without its challenges and concerns for HR teams and employers.
So let’s dig a little deeper in to this, and share some very topical and practical advice, as today we welcome Aoife Newton, Head of Employment at KPMG Law.
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.