Irish HR and Employment Law Developments
The Irish HR and Employment Law Developments interviews Ireland's leading employment lawyers and HR experts to provide practical advice to HR professionals and employers throughout Ireland. Developed from Legal Island's live webinar series with thousands of listeners. Sponsored by MCS Group
- Update frequency
- every 17 days
- Average duration
- 47 minutes
- Episodes
- 55
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Trump’s DEI Rollbacks: A Wake-Up Call for Irish HR Leaders?
President Donald Trump issued executive orders rolling back DEI efforts across the US, which contributed to job cuts in the public sector and prompted some companies to reconsider their diversity pol…
ROI - Case Law Insights: Lessons Learned from Key Bullying and Harassment Cases in Ireland
Bullying and harassment remain pressing issues in Ireland, with nearly 1 in 3 workers experiencing them firsthand according to Matrix Recruitment’s recent study: Workplace Equality Report. Despite co…
From Blunders to Brilliance: Transforming Accidental Managers into Effective Leaders
Ever wondered why your top talent is heading for the exit? The answer might be closer than you think. Our webinar uncovers the pitfalls of 'accidental managers'—those well-meaning but undertrained le…
Thinking Differently: Legal and Practical Approaches to Neuroinclusion
As HR professionals, ensuring an inclusive and supportive workplace is a fundamental responsibility. A recent Irish survey conducted by Red C on behalf of Bank of Ireland revealed that almost 1 in 10…
HR’s Role in Addressing Domestic Abuse
As HR professionals, safeguarding the well-being of our employees is a paramount responsibility. Unfortunately, domestic abuse is an issue that affects many; in 2023, more than 54,000 domestic abuse …
Horizon Scanning with Duncan Inverarity, Partner A&L Goodbody LLP
Duncan Inverarity of A&L Goodbody LLP and Legal Island’s Victoria Smith give you a sneak preview of the issues you need to be aware of to future-proof your organisation.
Duncan provides his expert ins…
MCS Lunch and Learn: Creating an Inclusive Workplace Culture
Industry experts Ryan Calvert and Rebekah Mulligan from MCS, alongside Julie Holmes from Legal Island, explore the latest recruitment trends – and the path to building diverse, inclusive teams. While…
NOT PART OF THE JOB: REJECTING SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT WORK
1 in 5 workers in Ireland had experienced sexual harassment in the workplace according to a 2019 survey conducted by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU). Many conveyed that they did not report …
Beyond Barriers: Top DEI Challenges in 2024 and How to Solve Them
In this insightful free webinar, delivered by the new CEO of included, Michelle Sequira, we’ll be examining the pressing DEI challenges of 2024 and sharing the latest advice and guidance on actionabl…
Practicalities of Managing Investigations
Caroline Reidy, Managing Director of the HR Suite, and Julie Holmes from Legal Island, delve into the latest HR trends and developments specifically tailored for the Irish landscape.
Are you ready to …
Don’t Become a GDPR Headline: Practical Data Protection Strategies for HR
Emer Murphy and Andrew Desmond from A&L Goodbody LLP and Julie Holmes from Legal Island, discuss practical advice to ensure GDPR compliance in your workplace. From data protection intricacies to impl…
Tweeting on Thin Ice: Protecting your Company in the Social Media Age - Free Webinar
Have you ever swiped on your social media to read a post that makes you squirm or cringe? What if it is connected to someone in your workplace? What if the post then goes viral?
You're not alone. In…
Ten Ways to Get Started with AI in HR
Digital transformation expert Kieran Gilmurray shares the ten steps you need to take to implement AI successfully in your HR department and beyond. From setting clear business objectives to expanding…
Unlocking the HR Advantage: 2024 Recruitment Trends and Strategies - with MCS
Julie Holmes from Legal Island and Ryan Calvert, Head of Human Resources, Sales and Marketing Recruitment from MCS, provide an annual recruitment wrap-up, where Ryan delved into the latest recruitmen…
HR Suite: Winter is Coming - Wellbeing
In this month's webinar Caroline Reidy, Managing Director of the HR Suite, and Julie Holmes of Legal Island, discuss the crucial topic of employee wellbeing during the festive season including:
- Addres…
Behind the Scenes at the WRC’s Adjudication Service - A Sneak Peek Beyond 2023!
We explore the journey of the Adjudication Service of Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) since its establishment to now. Undoubtedly, the WRC has in the last 3 years gone through its most challengi…
Diversity & Inclusion: Discrimination Case Law Review
Do you think a WRC discrimination claim won’t happen to your organisation? If it does, are you prepared?
According to the 2023 Workplace Equality Survey, by Matrix Recruitment, a staggering one in fiv…
Dignity, Equality and Why? Key Points for Organisations to Consider
Do you believe that a workplace culture rooted in dignity and respect is the cornerstone of organisational success? In today's rapidly evolving world, nurturing an environment that fosters dignity an…
Insights on Workplace Investigations
In this month's webinar with the HR Suite, Caroline Reidy, Managing Director of the HR Suite provides insights on workplace investigations".
When issues such as harassment, discrimination, misconduct,…
Absence Management and the Introduction of SSP with The HR Suite
Absence Management and the Introduction of SSP with The HR Suite
Legal Island’s webinars and podcasts are sponsored by MCS Group, MCS help people find careers that match their skill sets perfectly, as…