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Brown Bag Films wants 'less restrictive' foreign worker rules as it struggles to find EU staff
The Irish animation studio joined other employers in calling for an overhaul of existing permits.
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Oct 20th 2018, 6:00 AM
'I thought starting a business was for people who went to Smurfit school - I didn't think I could do it'
After years in health service administration, Margaret Young quit her job to set up her own firm.
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Oct 18th 2018, 4:08 PM
A bus driver sacked for sharing 'shock' pictures of a faulty wheel has won an unfair dismissal claim
The coach company said the personal Facebook post was a breach of its social media policy.
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Oct 18th 2018, 3:57 PM
Sligo's Frankli is trying to cure firms of their 'big-bang approach' to staff feedback
As part of our weekly Startup Spotlight series, we profile the HR tech company.
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Oct 17th 2018, 6:00 PM
There was a decrease in new business formations - but fewer collapses too
The decline in insolvencies has been attributed to more companies entering mature growth.
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Oct 16th 2018, 1:00 AM
Poll: Do you think there's too much focus on college degrees at the expense of trades?
Some say a skills shortage in construction is hindering the country’s ability to deliver homes.
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Oct 15th 2018, 2:57 PM
Dublin Port's move to introduce random drug testing for veteran staff slapped down
Testing of new staff was rolled out in 2013 without union agreement.
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Oct 14th 2018, 5:30 PM
Workers who stand as well as sit 'perform better and are happier'
Some offices have introduced sit-stand desks.
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Oct 14th 2018, 4:00 PM
How people with disabilities hold the key to future-proofing Ireland's workforce
Workers with neurological differences can bestow special skills in businesses.
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Oct 13th 2018, 12:00 PM
'I thought starting a business was for people who went to Smurfit school - I didn't think I could do it'
After years in health service administration, Margaret Young quit her job to set up her own firm.
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Oct 12th 2018, 5:32 PM
'I have 20 years' experience as a recruiter - but I feel more like an estate agent these days'
The housing crisis is making Ireland a less attractive destination for foreign workers.
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Oct 11th 2018, 3:49 PM
Dublin Port's move to introduce random drug testing for veteran staff has been slapped down
Testing of new staff was rolled out in 2013 without union agreement.
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Oct 11th 2018, 3:47 PM
HubSpot could hit 1,000 staff in Dublin soon - if it can convince workers to move here
The tech firm’s global recruitment boss says candidates have knocked back offers after doing the sums on rent.
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Oct 11th 2018, 3:38 PM
HubSpot could hit 1,000 staff in Dublin soon - if it can convince workers to move here
The tech firm’s global recruitment boss says candidates have knocked back offers after doing the sums on rent.
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Oct 6th 2018, 6:00 PM
'I have 20 years' experience as a recruiter - but I feel more like an estate agent these days'
The housing crisis is making Ireland a less attractive destination for foreign workers.
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Oct 6th 2018, 12:00 PM
Sennheiser has been told to offer better redundancy payouts to staff being axed in Offaly
The electronics manufacturer is culling 65 jobs at its Tullamore facility.
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Oct 4th 2018, 3:57 PM
Dublin Port's move to introduce random drug testing for veteran staff has been slapped down
Testing of new staff was rolled out in 2013 without union agreement.
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Oct 4th 2018, 12:19 PM
How Ireland can nurture a generation of blockchain professionals
This isn’t a lofty ambition – there’s already a groundswell of momentum behind the technology.
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Sep 29th 2018, 12:00 PM
Ikea's Irish bosses have been accused of fostering 'a repressive, anti-union environment'
Mandate and several other trade unions have filed a complaint with Dutch authorities.
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Sep 28th 2018, 4:20 PM
Sennheiser has been told to offer better redundancy payouts to staff being axed in Offaly
The electronics manufacturer is culling 65 jobs at its Tullamore facility.
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Sep 28th 2018, 11:32 AM
Lloyds Pharmacy has accused striking workers of 'putting the lives of patients at risk'
Trade union Mandate has strongly rejected the claims.
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Sep 27th 2018, 4:20 PM
Coca-Cola has been told to pay 'winding down' fees to sacked Kildare workers
The soft drinks giant is closing its Athy factory and moving production to Mayo.
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Sep 27th 2018, 4:14 PM
Aer Lingus is building a multimillion-euro training centre - but some staff's future is unclear
CEO Stephen Kavanagh has rejected claims the airline is trying to oust legacy-contract holders.
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Sep 27th 2018, 4:12 PM
Lloyds Pharmacy has accused striking workers of 'putting the lives of patients at risk'
Trade union Mandate has strongly rejected the claims.
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Sep 25th 2018, 10:08 AM
Aer Lingus is building a multimillion-euro training centre - but some staff's future is unclear
CEO Stephen Kavanagh has rejected claims the airline is trying to oust legacy-contract holders.
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Sep 23rd 2018, 6:00 AM
A worker who posted derogatory Facebook memes about bosses won a €7,700 claim
The woman claimed the retailer’s managing director kicked her chair, sparking the unfair dismissal case.
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Sep 21st 2018, 12:30 AM
As Ireland's talent war rumbles on, the cost of replacing staff has doubled
The average price tag on replacing a worker now stands at €13,100.
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Sep 20th 2018, 4:37 PM
Coca-Cola has been told to pay 'winding down' fees to sacked Kildare workers
The soft drinks giant is closing its Athy factory and moving production to Mayo.
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Sep 20th 2018, 3:55 PM
A retail worker got a €2,500 payout after claims he was subjected to a 'beard vendetta'
The man said his employer broke workplace laws in its ‘punitive action’ against him over his facial hair.
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Sep 19th 2018, 6:34 AM
A retail worker got a €2,500 payout after claims he was subjected to a 'beard vendetta'
The man said his employer broke workplace laws in its ‘punitive action’ against him over his facial hair.
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Sep 18th 2018, 3:29 PM
As Ireland's talent war rumbles on, the cost of replacing staff has doubled
The average price tag on replacing a worker now stands at €13,100.
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Sep 18th 2018, 11:35 AM
A Waterford haulier has been penalised over claims it used a faulty device to track break times
Mark Lonergan Transport was ordered to pay the worker €2,500 for breaching EU regulations.
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Sep 12th 2018, 1:06 PM
Despite the heat from Facebook, recruiter CPL is reaping the rewards of temporary staff
The agency was recently embroiled in the controversy over how the social media site moderates content.
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Sep 11th 2018, 11:10 AM
'Thousands of mums are educated and experienced - but can't afford to go to work'
The founder of a company that specialises in finding mothers flexible employment describes what she’s discovered about this topic through her work.
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Sep 9th 2018, 8:35 AM
A waitress who was sacked over a bad TripAdvisor review has been awarded €2,000
The woman claimed she was unfairly dismissed after a customer described her as ‘abrupt’.
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Sep 6th 2018, 2:45 PM
Pharma giant Chanelle Group is making one of the largest investments in Galway by any Irish firm
Michael Burke’s company has plans to spend €86 million on new research and facilities.
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Sep 6th 2018, 10:52 AM
Ryanair pilots in Ireland have voted to accept a deal struck by unions
The announcement was made by the Irish Airline Pilots’ Association, which represents some Ryanair pilots.
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Sep 5th 2018, 12:45 PM
A waitress who was sacked over a bad TripAdvisor review has been awarded €2,000
The woman claimed she was unfairly dismissed after a customer described her as ‘abrupt’.
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Sep 4th 2018, 12:03 PM
'Precarious work becoming the norm': How a ban on zero-hours contracts may backfire
Experts say banning the contracts could just give rise to other insecure work setups.
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Sep 1st 2018, 4:00 PM
Luas drivers could take industrial action because new routes are messing with their lunch
Trade union Siptu has taken operator Transdev to the Labour Court over the ‘cooler bag’ dispute.
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Aug 30th 2018, 6:30 PM
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