It has been eight months since the have the commencement of the Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions and with that has come a requirement to approach the application and management of probation in a fully compliant way. Probationary periods were previously not subject to statute and were exclusively governed by the terms laid out in contracts of employments and/ or policy. However, the Regulations now provide that where an Employee is subject to a probationary period at the commencement of
Conflicts and disputes are unavoidable in the workplace but how conflicts are resolved is of crucial importance. When dealt with in a timely manner then can resolved easily with little or no formal actions required. Research carried out by Adare Human Resource Management for its HR Barometer Pulse Series 7.1, cited that 69% of Organisations experienced workplace conflict in 2022, an increase of 23% on the previous year and with that comes a significant rise in costs to businesses. Whether additional costs
Whilst Ireland is currently at low unemployment levels the impact of the cost-of-living crisis and geopolitical impact on the market has meant that Organisations in many sectors are seeking to reduce headcount. Many Employers are in the position of having to examine budgetary constraints and financial implications on their Organisation. Where this happens and a reduction in headcount is necessary it is of paramount importance that impacted Organisations ensure they are applying a procedurally correct