The HR Room Podcast

• Episode 234 - Liam's Law: The Cloak Of Redundancy

  We’re back again with another episode of Liam’s Law, where Liam will be joining us to discuss a high profile case every month, and share his advice, guidance and key takeaways for you as employers and HR teams. So this week, of course, we’re joined by Liam Barton, Commercial Director here at Insight HR, this time, to discuss a curious case of redundancy!   In this episode we cover... 00:44 Details of the case 02:39 Understanding Redundancy and Its Implications 05:34 The Temptation of Sham Redundancies 08:31 Guidance on Genuine Redundancy Processes 14:25 Factors Influencing Redundancy Decisions 20:47 The Importance of Planning and Communication   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 what's important to you as a HR professional, an employer or people leader.  If you are enjoying these episodes, do please feel free to share them with colleagues, friends and family. And even better, if you can leave us a review, we’d really appreciate it! We love your feedback, we take requests, and we’re also here to help with any HR challenges you may have! Requests, feedback and guest suggestions 👉 HR Room Podcast Requests Immediate support on your HR challenge 👉 0567701060 or [email protected] What our clients say 👉 Insight HR & SIKA Ireland Limited   HR support when you need it most.  The Insight HR Team

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• Episode 233 - Preparing for a WRC Audit

  It’s a HR person’s worst nightmare isn’t it – a WRC inspector knocking in the door, right before you were about to tick all those HR admin jobs off your to-do list, that may now land you in trouble. But as we know, WRC audits and inspections do serve a real purpose, and whether we like to admit it or not, are necessary, as they lift the standards across the employment world here in Ireland, and tackle bad employment practices. And of course, for many of you listening, WRC audits won’t turn your business upside down, and at the very worst, give you a slightly more updated and urgent to-do list. Today, we’re discussing how to prepare a WRC Audit with our very own Joe Thompson, Head of HR Services here at Insight HR   In this episode we cover... 05:36 Common Triggers for WRC Audits 10:24 Preparing for a WRC Inspection 12:46 The Inspection Process Explained 15:37 Consequences of Non-Compliance 27:04 Proactive Measures for Compliance   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 what's important to you as a HR professional, an employer or people leader.  If you are enjoying these episodes, do please feel free to share them with colleagues, friends and family. And even better, if you can leave us a review, we’d really appreciate it! We love your feedback, we take requests, and we’re also here to help with any HR challenges you may have! Requests, feedback and guest suggestions 👉 HR Room Podcast Requests Immediate support on your HR challenge 👉 0567701060 or [email protected] What our clients say 👉 Insight HR & SIKA Ireland Limited   HR support when you need it most.  The Insight HR Team

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• Episode 232 - Disciplinaries & Unfair Dismissals

  As we’ve seen in the headlines and in our own experiences as HR people, disciplinaries and any subsequent dismissals can be tricky business – and can end up being very very tricky if mistakes are made and a process is found to be unfair. So how do we handle this tricky area of HR, and do right by both our people and our own sanity? Well to talk us through this today, we’re delighted to be joined by our very own Joe Thompson, Head of HR Services here at Insight HR.   In this episode we cover... 05:22 Key Elements of Fairness and Respect 10:50 Identifying Warning Signs of Unfair Processes 17:41 The Importance of Training and Support for Managers 26:15 The Consequences of Poor Disciplinary Handling   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 what's important to you as a HR professional, an employer or people leader.  If you are enjoying these episodes, do please feel free to share them with colleagues, friends and family. And even better, if you can leave us a review, we’d really appreciate it! We love your feedback, we take requests, and we’re also here to help with any HR challenges you may have! Requests, feedback and guest suggestions 👉 HR Room Podcast Requests Immediate support on your HR challenge 👉 0567701060 or [email protected] What our clients say 👉 Insight HR & SIKA Ireland Limited   HR support when you need it most.  The Insight HR Team

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• Episode 231 - Fertility Matters At Work

  As many of us know from the statistics, the research, the news, and even through our own experiences or the experiences of friends and family, fertility issues are commonplace, with different journeys and experiences for everyone going through fertility, pregnancy and everything that goes with it. Thankfully, we’ve seen huge support and progress in this area in the form of policies, supports, training etc. But unfortunately, it’s still a topic that many find it hard to speak about, effectively support people through it, or even fully understand it. So today we’re delighted to be joined by someone who can give us insights into all of the above, in a conversation I know is going to be really enjoyable and important – we’re joined today by Dr Ciara O’ Keeffe, Consultant at Waterstone Clinic.   In this episode we cover... 02:21 Common Fertility-Related Challenges Employees Face 05:18 Navigating Difficult Conversations: HR's Role 09:40 Best Practices for Supporting Employees 15:47 Creating a Supportive Workplace Culture 23:36 The Importance of Education and Awareness   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 what's important to you as a HR professional, an employer or people leader.  If you are enjoying these episodes, do please feel free to share them with colleagues, friends and family. And even better, if you can leave us a review, we’d really appreciate it! We love your feedback, we take requests, and we’re also here to help with any HR challenges you may have! Requests, feedback and guest suggestions 👉 HR Room Podcast Requests Immediate support on your HR challenge 👉 0567701060 or [email protected] What our clients say 👉 Insight HR & SIKA Ireland Limited   HR support when you need it most.  The Insight HR Team

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• Episode 230 - Liam's Law: Disciplinaries & Dismissals

  We’re back again with another episode of Liam’s Law, where Liam joins us to discuss a high profile every month, and share his advice, guidance and key takeaways for you as employers and HR teams. So this week, of course, we’re joined by Liam Barton, Commercial Director here at Insight HR, to discuss an interesting case concerning disciplinaries, dismissals, and all that goes with them!    In this episode we cover... 00:48 Details of the Unfair Dismissal Case 04:25 Investigation and Disciplinary Process 10:02 The Importance of Fair Procedures 14:39 Understanding Gross Misconduct 19:06 Key Takeaways for Employers and HR Teams   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 what's important to you as a HR professional, an employer or people leader.  If you are enjoying these episodes, do please feel free to share them with colleagues, friends and family. And even better, if you can leave us a review, we’d really appreciate it! We love your feedback, we take requests, and we’re also here to help with any HR challenges you may have! Requests, feedback and guest suggestions 👉 HR Room Podcast Requests Immediate support on your HR challenge 👉 0567701060 or [email protected] What our clients say 👉 Insight HR & SIKA Ireland Limited   HR support when you need it most.  The Insight HR Team

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