The HR Room Podcast

Today we’ve got a special episode, the first of many C-suite specials, where we’ll be talking to senior leaders in various industries and organisations, sharing advice and insights for HR teams an employers everywhere. And we couldn’t think of a better way than to kick it off, than speaking to someone within a sector that we have worked so often with, and thoroughly enjoy working with, the brilliant charities sector. So joining us today to talk about the charities sector, and what we can all learn from it, we’re delighted to be joined by Áine Myler, CEO at the Charities Institute Ireland.   In this episode, we cover... 1:59 The Unique Aspects of the Charity Sector 03:54 The Importance of HR in Charities 07:56 Challenges Facing the Charity Sector 15:47 Burnout and Compassion Fatigue in Charities 19:51 The Need for External Support 25:58 Advice for HR Managers in Charities   P.S. We're delighted to be partnering with the Charities Institute this year, and our first event is coming soon! Check out the details and save your spot at our HR Forum right here!   And that webinar we mentioned...here it is!    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.

As we come to the end of the year, I’m sure many of you are thinking about New Years Resolutions, or maybe even more specifically, about how you can come back to work in 2025 with a fresh start and some clear goals.  So, joining us today to share their thoughts on what HR professionals and teams should be focusing on in the New Year, we’re delighted to be joined by Megan Power, HR Consultant here at Insight HR.    In this episode, we cover... Remote & Flexible Working Change Management The importance of aligning to organisational strategy Listening to your employees Keeping compliant and up-to-date And much more!   P.S. we also want to talk to you, our listeners! Share your thoughts, suggest topics, tell us a story worth sharing, or reach out with a query using our feedback form here!   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.

We’re back with the second instalment in our two-part, selection box series, containing some of the highlights from the year gone by.  Our selection box last week was packed with clips discussing some inspiring stories about the great work being done across the HR community. This week though, we’re filling this episode with clips discussing some of the nitty gritty side of HR, and the many many employment law challenges that HR teams and employers faced this year.     In this episode, we include clips from our chats with... Jennifer Cashman, Partner & Head of Employment at RDJ Solicitors Siobhra Rush, Partner (Employment, Immigration and Reward) at Lewis Silkin Barry Crushell, Principal Solicitor at Crushell & Co | Law At Work Stephen Gillick, Partner & Head of Pensions at Mason Hayes & Curran LLP   P.S. we also want to talk to you, our listeners! Share your thoughts, suggest topics, tell us a story worth sharing, or reach out with a query using our feedback form here!   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.

Firstly, Happy Christmas to all of our listeners! A huge thank you for listening in this year, and hearing some of the fantastic insights and advice we were lucky enough to get from some amazing guests yet again this year. So as a thanks, and as a summary of some of the brilliant conversations we’ve had this year, we’re finishing 2024 with a two-part, selection box series, containing some of the highlights from the year gone by. And what a year it’s been. This week, Eoin is kicking off with his personal highlights from this year, as we showcase clips from some truly inspiring discussions about the great work being done out there in the HR community.    In this episode, we include clips from our chats with... Matt Elliott, Chief People Officer at Bank of Ireland  Samuel Riggs, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Manager at Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail Siobhan McKenna, formerly Head of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion at the Public Appointments Service Johanne Nevin, People Team Operations Manager at The Donkey Sanctuary Aoife Gaffney, Head of Employment at Down Syndrome Ireland   P.S. we also want to talk to you, our listeners! Share your thoughts, suggest topics, tell us a story worth sharing, or reach out with a query using our feedback form here!   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.