Episodes

Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
Episode 130 - How to manage: Workplace Harassment & Sexual Harassment
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
We’ve all seen countless headlines about harassment at work, and have also seen many reports on the prevalence of harassment and sexual harassment in Irish workplaces. So although we’ve also seen progress in legislation and the arrival of new codes of practice, why is this still a problem, and what can we do to tackle it?
And to talk to us about this, we’re delighted to be joined again for the second week in a row, 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.
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 Aug 01, 2023
Episode 129 - How to manage: Workplace Bullying
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
A 2020 report found that 1.7m workdays are lost in Ireland annually because of bullying, and also highlighted that one in 10 employees in Ireland have experience of being bullied. With bullying being such a widespread and serious problem for organisations and employees alike, what can HR teams do to tackle this?
On episode 129 of the HR Room Podcast, we’re delighted to be joined by our very own 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.
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 Jul 25, 2023
Episode 128 - Unbossing: Reimagining Performance Management
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
“Our new approach is people focused rather than system focused, where performance ratings are a thing of the past.” A quote from, Novartis, a global healthcare company with significant operations here in Ireland, who have reimagined their decades-old approach to performance management. The company is successfully fuelling a scientific and entrepreneurial spirit across the company through an inspired, curious, and “unbossed” culture.
On episode 128 of The HR Room Podcast, we’re delighted to be joined by Alex Hogarty, Global Program Lead of Performance Management at Novartis.
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 Jul 18, 2023
Episode 127 - People, Performance & Potential
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
How important is the role of the leader in driving business performance and promoting a culture where people feel safe, secure and motivated? It’s a question that has had much debate and much discussion over the years, with many leaders still wondering what’s best for them and their people?
Well, the good news is, we’re joined by someone on episode 127 of The HR Room Podcast, who gives us some guidance and advice on this topic - Síle Walsh, Coach, Lecturer, Consultant and all-round specialist in inclusive leadership and performance.
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 Jul 11, 2023
Episode 126 - Data-driven people strategy: Unlocking Analytics
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
HR skills development, HR technology and analytics, and HR aligning to business strategy are all common consistent challenges that many of us will either have heard, seen, or felt. But at its core, is tackling people analytics a secret weapon for many HR professionals? Analytics is not a new arrival into the world of work, but is it part of your people strategy yet?
On episode 126 of The HR Room Podcast, we’re delighted to be joined by Brian Slattery, Co Founder and CEO of the award-winning analytics platform, Wrky.com.
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 Jul 04, 2023
Episode 125 - High Performance & Changing Fields, with Devin Toner
Tuesday Jul 04, 2023
Tuesday Jul 04, 2023
How a business performs, is almost always dependent on how their people perform. And whether it’s driving productivity, manging underperformance, retaining your high performers, or building strategies and environments where the organisation and it’s people thrive, HR teams and leaders know all too well how substantial but important area of business is.
And on episode 125 of The HR Room Podcast, we’re joined by someone who is no stranger to high performance both in the sporting and corporate world, former professional rugby player, Leinster’s most capped player, multiple Six Nations winner with Ireland, and now Head of Partnerships at Fairstone Asset Management & askpaul, the brilliant Devin Toner.
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 Jun 27, 2023
Episode 124 - Managing Underperformance
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
Across the month of July, we’ll be talking all things performance management, looking at best practices, employer stories, new approaches and common challenges. So to round off June, and set us up for next month, we’re going to discuss one of the most obvious performance challenges for HR teams and employers everywhere, managing underperformance. How do we manage an employee who is performing poorly, how can we help, what are our obligations, and what are our options?
And to talk to us about this on episode 124 of The HR Room Podcast, we’re delighted to be joined by 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.
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 Jun 20, 2023
Episode 123 - Case Studies: Redundancies
Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
Managing a redundancy process is a challenge for any HR professional. In addition to the unfortunate circumstances and effects it may have on a colleagues livelihood, the law and process around redundancies, can also add complexity to a process that’s already far from enjoyable. However, it is a process that many of us will have to face, and is also grabbing many of the headlines across Ireland in recent months.
And to take a closer look at this topic on episode 123 of The HR Room Podcast, we’re delighted to be joined again by Adrian Twomey, Partner at Jacob & Twomey Solicitors.
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 Jun 13, 2023
Episode 122 - Show Me The Money: EU Pay Transparency Directive
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
At the end of March 2023, the European Parliament adopted the EU Pay Transparency Directive which will come into force on 6 June 2023, giving EU member states a deadline of 7 June 2026 to transpose its provisions into their national laws. But what does it mean, what are the details, and what can we do now to prepare?
And to talk to us about this on episode 122 of The HR Room Podcast, we’re delighted to be joined by Siobhra Rush, Partner and Head of the Dublin Office at Lewis Silkin.
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 Jun 06, 2023
Episode 121 - What’s working for working parents?
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Are you listening to this podcast on the way to pick up the kids from school? Are you catching up on your podcasts while on maternity, paternity or parental leave? Are you tuning in because you need help in balancing parenting life and work, especially with summer coming up? Or are you an employer who simply wants to make sure their employees are happy and productive? Well, good news - this is the episode for you!
On episode 121 of The HR Room Podcast, we’re delighted to be joined by one of the Co-Founders of Platform55, Tracy Gunn, to discuss what’s working for working parents, and how employers and HR teams can support these employees.
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.