Employee Burnout – What can an Employer do about it?
What is Employee Burnout? Employee burnout is a situation where employees feel extremely physically, mentally and emotionally exhausted whether briefly or for a prolonged period. Signs of burnout include the feeling of emptiness, frustration and irritation. What is the cause of Employee Burnout? There is no singular cause of employee burnout, it often occurs as […]
Pregnant Employee Awarded €20,000 from Mr Price in Discrimination WRC Case
In recent weeks, Discount Retailer, Mr Price, has been ordered to pay €20,000 in compensation for discriminating against a former employee who had her employment terminated while on maternity leave. Why did the Employee Win the Case? The employee had taken maternity leave two weeks earlier than expected in March 2020 due to chronic back […]
HR & the Rising Living Costs Crisis
Typically, you would not think there was a direct correlation between HR and rising energy costs. However in the new post-pandemic era of hybrid working, employers and employees alike have to consider cost-cutting measures to reduce rising energy prices. What’s the link between HR and the Rising Energy Costs Crisis? As living costs dramatically increase […]
Increase in National Minimum Wage
On Wednesday 14th September 2022, the Cabinet approved an €0.80 rise to the minimum wage, bringing it to €11.30 per hour from January 1st, 2023 for employees aged 20 and above. Why has the National Minimum Wage Increased? The National Minimum Wage was last increased as part of the Budget 2022 from €10.20 to €10.50. […]