Work

On two occasions, my employer has said that policy on a particular issue is not as was given in the handbook

Findings run counter to other reports suggesting income inequality in Ireland is relatively stable since 2008 financial crash

The fuzzy meaning space is becoming depressingly overcrowded

Wild Geese: Chris Kidney is a carpenter in Melbourne, Australia

WRC award halved to take account of ‘very significant contribution’ by complainant to his own sacking

The economic benefits of maternity leave do appear to have a limit in terms of mothers returning to work and promotion

Using personal devices for work carries risks for employers, while for employees there is no guarantee of a neat divide between work and home life

Companies ‘appear to be struggling’ to comply with rules, especially with remote working, study finds

Officials now plan flat charge on participants to run scheme which will hit lower paid people harder

The Olympics of negotiations offer lessons for corporate life

Wild Geese: Martin O’Regan has a leading role in a niche business in the island nation

Hard line on conduct could prevent bigger lapses but may prompt claims of disguised cost savings

Everyone loves freebies at the office, but not all perks are created equal

Nearly 62% of employees have taken a career break and a third said they would like to do so in the future, according to a LinkedIn survey

Straight talkers take pride in honesty but can demotivate colleagues

As companies from Amazon to Citi overhaul management, experts warn that savings from job cuts can be overtaken by unintended consequences

Fáilte Ireland research has identified a softening of difficulty in filling key hospitality roles, although staff concerns linger

Too many leaders avoid spending time with workers doing the jobs the business depends on

Waterford native is taking the helm of the search engine giant’s Irish arm at what is likely to be a pivotal moment for the company

If you’re offered options as part of your pay package, what questions should you ask and what pitfalls should you be aware of?

CSO earnings data indicate men represented 73.6% of those in the top 1 per cent income bracket last year

Clara Lemos, from Rio de Janeiro, moved to Dublin in 2022 for her job, but has stayed because of the people

Sending a ‘clunker’ to save yourself time while landing a colleague or acquaintance with extra work does no one any favours

Supermarket group promises flexible hours and shift options in effort to attract festive staff for 178 stores

Solicitor Fiona Healy cites the lower cost of living, the international focus and the ease of doing business as reasons why she loves living on the Mediterranean island

‘Conscious unbossing’ is the new buzz phrase in Gen Z-based employment, but is it just individualism repackaged?

Post-Covid downturn in demand for agency staff in tech sector crippled firm that expanded rapidly during pandemic

Are employers allowed to hire a new full-time worker after cutting hours for other employees?

Executives who spend their career at one place can boost morale and loyalty but risk stifling innovation

Businesses flag traffic congestion and housing as key issues, with focus on Greater Dublin area

The Finance Bill tightens rules on open-ended employer contributions to PRSAs

Former Tory MP Steve Baker believes he and LSE professor Paul Dolan have the answer to a persistent business problem

In a world where we are told competition for talent is stiff, the expectation of getting paid in full and on time should be a given

O’Sullivan, who hails from Cork, won season 22 of Gordon Ramsay’s US television show Hell’s Kitchen

Demographic changes force a rethink, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing

Some 10% of workers surveyed said they had unanswered questions about their payslips, Irish poll finds

A series where we ask experts in all aspects of workplace engagement to give us their views and solutions on issues driving conflict or upset for employees

There was a 4% dip in the number of job vacancies over the three months compared to the same period last year

Level of remote only job ads hit lowest level in four years

Accounting firm says multitasking violated policy but some describe dismissals as overreaction