Managing HR is challenging at the best of times! We are here to answer your queries and provide up to date HR advice on what is impacting businesses today.

Welcome to our weekly Q&A – if you have a question email us at info@voltedge.ie.

What advice can you give employees to keep cybersafe?

Implementing the following 10 simple yet effective rules will help keep your data and systems safe:

1/ Protect accounts by using strong passwords, change them often and enable 2-factor authentication.

2/ Do not click on suspicious links or attachments – verify their authenticity first and if in doubt delete them.

3/ Maintain systems and devices with the latest updates

4/ Ensure websites are secure and reliable before engaging with them

5/ Avoid public Wi-Fi if possible

6/ Check all privacy settings

7/ Close any unused accounts

8/ Install and maintain anti-virus software

9/ Use a VPN to keep activity private

10/ Keep employees informed regularly of potential risks and good practice

Need more help? Voltedge Management team can help you to get advice on all aspects of human resources and management. Email Ingrid at info@voltedge.ie or ring our offices at 01 525 2914.