News

March 2019

• Insubordinate Worker “Shown Latitude”, Dismissal Upheld
• Your HR Questions Answered
• HR Brexit Update
• Voltedge Management is Celebrating the 8th Anniversary
• Changes to Critical Skills Employment Permit (Stamp 3) Holders
• Returning to Work After Cancer
• Talent and Recruitment

February 2019

• HR Brexit Update
• Top 5 Tips Vital to Good Staff Absence Management
• Your HR Questions Answered
• The Lunch “Break” – Tips for Employers
• Talent and Recruitment

January 2019

• Time Off During Adverse Weather
• #MeToo – Where to Now?
• Giving Effective Feedback to Employees
• 12 Months of Challenges for a Better 2019
• HR Brexit Update
• Voltedge News
• The New Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2018 – Q&A
• Talent and Recruitment

December 2018

• HR Brexit Update
• Your HR Questions Answered
• Christmas Wishes from Voltedge
• Festive Season Wellbeing
• Summary of Employment Law Changes 2018
• Managing the Christmas Period
• Talent and Recruitment

November 2018

• HR Brexit Update
• Tips for Good Probation Management
• Coaching – Making it Successful for You and Your Team
• Get Fit at Your Desk
• Your HR Questions Answered
• News from the Courts – Employee dismissed during probation period
• Talent and Recruitment

October 2018

• Inspiration from some of Ireland’s Leading Female Executives
• Food for Thought
• HR Brexit Update
• Your Questions Answered
• Talent and Recruitment
• The Benefits of Working Remotely
• News from the Courts – WRC awards €30,000 to employee with epilepsy

September 2018

• HR Brexit Update
• Voltedge News – Bespoke Training Programmes
• Sleep – Are you Getting Enough?
• Your Questions Answered
• Worker Wins Appeal Over Fixed-Term vs. Fixed-Purpose Contract
• News from the Courts – Paddy Power Loses Case
• Talent & Recruitment

August 2018

• Your HR Questions Answered
• Less Stress, More Success!
• News from the Courts – Breach of working hours earns employee €7,500
• Is This the Job I Applied For?
• Talent and Recruitment
• Voltedge News
• HR Brexit Update

July 2018

• Summer Sizzles
• HR Brexit Update
• Project Management Services – “On Time and Within Budget”
• Your HR Questions Answered
• GDPR News – Facebook Fined for Data Breach
• Talent and Recruitment
• News from the Courts – Dismissal of Employee Deemed Unfair
• Giving Effective Feedback to Employees

June 2018

• Workplace Investigations – Getting it Right!
• News from the Courts – “Reasonable Care” in a Health & Safety Claim by an Employee
• HR Brexit Update
• Your HR Questions Answered
• Sitting is the New Smoking
• 7 Key Values for HR from Dave Ulrich  
• Talent and Recruitment

May 2018

• Voltedge News
• Prepare for GDPR Requirements
• Mental Health Month
• News from the Courts
• Your HR Questions Answered
• HR Brexit Update
• Talent and Recruitment

April 2018

• Your HR Questions Answered
• Haattchooo – It’s Allergy Season
• How Can Companies Become GDPR Compliant – In a Nutshell
• Talent Acquisition – Current Roles Available for Our Clients
• HR Brexit Update – Brexit Guide
• News from the Courts
• How to Avoid Bias in Recruitment and Management
• HR Brexit Update

March 2018

• Voltedge Management – HR Awards and Female Entrepreneurship
• Wellbeing from the Top Down
• The 2018 CIPD Ireland Student Conference
• Your HR Questions Answered
• News from the Courts
• Talent Acquisition – Current Roles Available for Our Clients
• HR Brexit Update

February 2018

• Your HR Questions Answered
• Key Trends that Will Transform HR in the Next 10 Years
• The Lunch “Break”
• HR Brexit Update
• Changes to Maternity Benefit and Maternity Leave
• Talent Acquisition – Current Roles Available for Our Clients
• Get your Business and HR Ready for GDPR Compliance
• HR Brexit Update
• HR Brexit Update

January 2018

• HR Brexit Update
• Top Tips on How to Tackle January
• Voltedge News – Shortlisted for HR Management and Leadership Awards 2018
• HR Brexit Update
• Talent Acquisition – Current Roles Available for our Clients
• Goal Setting for the New Year
• Your HR Questions Answered
• Legal updates – Minimum Wage
• HR Brexit Update
• HR Brexit Update
• HR Brexit Update

December 2017

• News from the Courts December 2017
• HR Brexit Update
• Brexit and beyond: The HR impact for Irish employees in the UK and UK employees in Ireland
• Weekly Brexit Update
• How to Stay Healthy over Christmas
• Top Tips on Conducting Year-End Performance Reviews
• Your HR Questions Answered
• Talent Acquisition – Current Roles Available for our Clients
• Weekly Brexit Update

November 2017

• Weekly Brexit Update
• Weekly Brexit Update
• Your HR Questions Answered
• Retirement Age questioned in recent High Court Case
• Wellness at Work – Ergonomics
• Weekly Brexit Update
• Dealing with Harassment in the Workplace & Conducting Investigations
• Talent Acquisition – Current Roles we have available for our Clients
• Weekly Brexit Update

October 2017

• Weekly Brexit Update
• Weekly Brexit Update
• Voltedge take on the 5K Twilight Team Challenge
• Talent Acquisition – Current roles we have available for our clients
• Your HR Questions Answered
• Gender discrimination claim relating to Paternity Pay
• What to do if you get a Data access request
• Weekly Brexit Update
• Weekly Brexit Update
• Weekly Brexit Update

September 2017

• Businesses must get HR Brexit ready
• News from the Courts: Employee awarded €8,000 for not being allowed an interpreter during grievance hearing
• Weekly Brexit Update
• Brexit and Beyond: Is your business HR Brexit ready?
• Your HR Questions Answered
• How to solve an employee dispute effectively
• Talent Acquisition – Current roles we have available for our clients
• Weekly Brexit Update
• Weekly Brexit Update
• Weekly Brexit Update

August 2017

• Weekly Brexit Update
• Weekly Brexit Update
• Autumn Development Programme
• 5 Simple Tips for Successful Negotiations
• Talent Acquisition – Current roles we have available for our clients
• Your HR Questions Answered
• News from the Courts
• Weekly Brexit Update
• Weekly Brexit Update

July 2017

• Weekly Brexit Update
• Weekly Brexit Update
• Changes likely on how internal investigations are managed
• Weekly Brexit Update
• How to create an exciting Employee Value Proposition
• Get HR Brexit Ready with Voltedge Management
• Talent Acquisition – Current roles we have available for our clients
• Your HR Questions Answered

June 2017

• Talent Acquisition – Current roles we have available for our clients
• Getting HR Brexit Ready

May 2017

• Is Your Business HR Brexit Ready?
• Talent Acquisition – Current roles we have available for our clients
• How to Retain Key Employees
• HR Practices in Ireland – are we keeping up with technology?
• Your HR Questions Answered

April 2017

• Workplace Relations Commission Annual Report
• Talent Acquisition – Current roles we have available for our clients
• Your HR Questions Answered
• Ireland’s First CIPD Student Conference
• 5 Step Guide to Better Delegation

March 2017

• National Workplace Wellbeing Day
• St. Patrick’s Day
• Leading Irish Female Executives – Their views on Motivation, Leadership and Change
• Voltedge Winner of BEST SME HR Initiative at HR Management and Leadership Awards 2017
• Your HR Questions Answered
• Talent Acquisition – Current roles we have available for our clients

February 2017

• So who invited Cupid to the office
• Talent Acquisition – Current roles we have available for our clients
• The New Frontiers Annual Showcase
• Managing the Probation Period
• Your HR Questions Answered

January 2017

• Talent Acquisition – Current roles we have available for our clients
• News from the Courts January 2017
• HR Leadership and Management Awards 2017
• Kick start the year with SMART Goals
• Key Trends and Challenges for HR for 2017 and Beyond
• Your HR Questions Answered

December 2016

• You HR Questions Answered
• Employment Law Update 2016
• Managing the Christmas Period

November 2016

• Pre-retirement Planning Programme

August 2016

• Checking candidate’s social media – are there risks?

July 2016

• Probation dismissal risk – Labour Court award €33,400

June 2016

• What do employees really worry about?

May 2016

• Managing Mental Health

April 2016

• Workplace Relations Commission – update on the first 6 months

March 2016

• Company who dismissed employee during probation has to pay €6,000

February 2016

• Help a Colleague Who’s Struggling with Mental Illness
• Changes in Legislation
• People are more productive if the workplace is enjoyable
• 3 Ways to Really Motivate Your Employees

January 2016

• Voltedge has been short-listed for the HR Leadership and Management Awards 2016!
• The cost of employee poor health to business – what can employers do?
• Flawed disciplinary investigation leads to €30,000 payment

December 2015

• Positive work cultures and increased productivity
• Promotional opportunities in the New Year – managing peers
• Assistance for Employers planning to recruit in 2016

November 2015

• News from the Courts – Pregnant woman awarded €52,000 after dismissal
• Understanding Employer liability where bullying and harassment occurs
• Important guidelines on the implementation of annual leave changes

October 2015

• News from the courts – payouts for “Change to working hours” & “Reasonable Response Test”
• Recognize Your Employees’ Achievements
• Budget Changes: what they mean if you are an employee
• Retaining employees who acquire a disability: A guide for employers

September 2015

• E-cigarettes in the workplace – what do employers need to do?
• Travel Time to work EU ruling – does this affect your company?

August 2015

• Legal Update: Amendment to The Organisation of Working Time Act 1997
• Legal updates: Workplace Relations Act 2015
• Employers must do more to impress today’s job applicants – REC Report
• Leading a Virtual Team – getting the communications right!

July 2015

• 5 Tips for handling conflict in business for managers
• Performance reviews – are we seeing a real change?
• News from the Courts

June 2015

• Fast track work permit scheme launched
• Women in the workplace – do they make a difference?
• Largest ever payment made in a Constructive Dismissal Case

May 2015

• THE MANAGEMENT OF WORKPLACE CONFLICT
• Effective Engagement can help retain talent
• News from the Courts!

April 2015

• Absenteeism costing small businesses over €490 million per annum
• Lifetime Community Rating on Private Health Insurance – what do employers need to do?
• News from the Courts: Dismissal letter prepared prior to disciplinary meeting

March 2015

• News from the courts –
• Traits of being a successful entrepreneur
• Feedback critical especially for High Performers!
• Annual leave accruel while on sick leave!

February 2015

• Managers and their moral DNA – the effect on values and business
• Retirement Age dismissal upheld

January 2015

• Putting a “fit for purpose” On Boarding programme in place
• Kick start “Engagement” from the top!
• €350,000 training fund for the private sector!

December 2014

• E-cigarettes in the Workplace
• Christmas party argument leads to €25,000 dismissal payment

November 2014

• The office Christmas Party
• Things mentally strong people do!
• New Legislation – Protected Disclosures Act 2014 (Whistleblowing)
• End of Year Bonuses – Giving Feedback

October 2014

• Fixed Term contracts of employment – how to ensure that you have smooth sailing
• Being innovative about interviewing
• News from the Courts

September 2014

• News from the courts:
• Mediation: new research shows that ‘Talking’ does work
• Public Holiday entitlement – Halloween’s nearly here!
• Hiring the right person

August 2014

• Dispelling myths about employees – are these stereotypes true or false?
• How to stop your new employees leaving
• News from the Courts
• 7 tips to ensure delivering an effective disciplinary process

July 2014

• News from the courts
• Managing stress in the workplace
• Employee Development and Leadership Engagement
• The changing relationship between an employee and their employer
• ​​Three Tips for effective performance management:

June 2014

• Company Culture – how to drive the right culture
• Increasing Claims against Employers under the Data Protection Acts
• Leaders – 10 ways to influence your people

May 2014

• New Work Permit Law for Ireland
• Irish Business Leaders and Social Media

April 2014

• News from the courts: Social media related dismissal; €7,000 award
• What makes some teams so successful – 5 key drivers
• Developing future leaders
• Top Ten Reasons Why Companies Fail To Keep Their Best Talent

March 2014

• Social media and the law
• How do we recruit the best people?
• Giving great feedback to employees – 10 tips
• Dun Laoghaire Chamber Lunch Photos
• Voltedge meeting An Taoiseach at Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber lunch

February 2014

• Leaders are made, not born!
• 5 key elements to your employee incentive scheme

January 2014

• Employment Law Challenges for Employers in 2014
• News from the Courts – employee dismissal upheld over lack of medical reports to employer
• 6 tips to help introduce a good Workplace Social Media Policy

November 2013

• Nine tips for building a great team
• News from the Courts – Constructive dismissal rejected
• How do you manage your employee’s LinkedIn and Twitter accounts?
• Ireland ranks as Europe’s most entrepreneurial country
• New Survey shows that the Irish workplace is becoming increasingly stressful

October 2013

• NEWS FROM THE COURTS: Frustration of the employment contract
• Trust is vital for employee engagement!
• IS AN INTERN AN EMPLOYEE?
• Budget 2014 changes of interest to employers

September 2013

• Non-EEA national Interview Authorisation and short-term contracts
• Productivity and performance benefits with workplace innovation
• 5 tips on how to develop a strong Leadership Pipeline

August 2013

• Award of €55,000 as company did not supply details of the disciplinary allegations
• School term about to start again – parents requesting leave
• Eight out of 10 online adults in Ireland use social networks –survey findings

July 2013

• €45,000 paid out for interview ‘manipulation’ in gender discrimination case
• Successful start-ups – tips on how to survive
• Dismissal whilst on sick leave – significant judgement

June 2013

• Re-engagement ordered after dismissal due to drink problem
• Data Protection Commissioner launches his Annual Report for 2012
• Ireland’s competitiveness increases by 3 points.
• Maternity Benefit – tax change from 1st July 2013
• Managing and supporting workers affected by domestic abuse or violence.

May 2013

• Voltedge meets President Michael D. Higgins
• Is HR providing the right focus for people management in 2013?
• ‘Careless Employment Contracts’ can be very costly
• Did you know that Ireland is the most educated country in EU?
• 4 key ways to drive a systematic, thoughtful approach to attracting and retaining young people in your organisation
• Employment Law Update May 2013

April 2013

• “BUMPING” in a redundancy situation – is this legal in Ireland?
• Social Networking – an employee wins claim for Unfair Dismissal

March 2013

• Absence for elective procedures – what line does an employer take?
• Parental Leave is extended
• International Womens’ Day 8th March 2013

February 2013

• Tackling the ICT skills shortage in the EU.
• Succession Planning – a critical business issue
• Finding and managing talent

January 2013

• How biased are HR professionals?
• Retirement Age – What do employers do?
• Recent ‘Sham’ and unfair redundancy cases

December 2012

• News from the courts!
• NERA update – Activity from January to September 2012
• Christmas 2012 – a few things to remember!
• Budget 2013 – Impact on Employers/Employees

November 2012

• Social Media and Recruitment
• How can we stop or reduce workplace bullying?
• Your questions – November 2012
• Intreo – a new integrated employment and support service
• Employer vindicated in poor quality of work dismissal case

September 2012

• Age discrimination award of €22,000 in Redundancy case
• Redundancy during pregnancy – award of €95,000
• Review of Severance Settlements for the 1st half of 2012 – Private and Public Sector
• ‘Clock watchers’ and not ‘workaholics’ most likely to burn out at work,
• Data Protection – warning for Irish Companies
• Data breaches – Employees mainly responsible!

August 2012

• Fixed Term Worker redundancy case
• Updating the Code on Workplace Harassment
• Your questions – August 2012

July 2012

• Your questions – July 2012
• Social Media employment case where employer was held liable – UK courts
• July News from the courts
• Irish public-sector sick pay halved
• Retirement age laws may need to be changed
• Performance appraisals are dead – aren’t they?!

June 2012

• Employer successfully defends bullying-related dismissal claim
• Fixed Term Workers – are they entitled to redundancy?
• What is the new Whistleblowing Bill?
• Sick pay move may add €1 per week to cost of an employee
• Annual Leave and Sick Leave EU decision

May 2012

• Expansion of the Jobridge programme
• Can a social media profile assist you in getting a job?
• Could mobile employees be working more than their office based colleagues?
• Sick pay – Labour court finding
• Your questions – May 2012
• New recruits – what should we look for?

April 2012

• Minister Bruton announces detail on new Workplace Relations Service
• Your questions – April 2012
• Social media & pension age among main employment law concerns

March 2012

• Implementing effective reward programmes with a limited budget
• How to find the Star Performer in every employee:
• News from the courts: Dismissal award despite “gross misconduct” by employee
• Your questions – March 2012
• The Sunday Business Post speaks to Voltedge on Mergers & Acquisitions

February 2012

• Jobs Initiatives and actions plan announcement
• Romanian and Bulgarian permit update
• Your questions – February 2012
• 8 things your employees need most
• Corporate culture in Ireland 2012 onwards

January 2012

• Top Ten Reasons Why Large Companies Fail To Keep Their Best Talent
• Top 50 Inspirational Quotes
• Social networking – risks and rewards

December 2011

• Temporary Agency Workers’ Directive December 2011
• Budget 2012 and the HR implications
• Seasons Best Wishes
• Agency Workers’ Directive

November 2011

• Christmas Holidays 2011 – a few things to remember!
• Christmas Party Time – some Do’s and Don’ts
• News from the courts
• IBM report – Ireland best value for investments
• Exports Ireland: Software sales lead boost for services sector in October
• Delegating: Achieving more through an empowered team.

October 2011

• Major LinkedIn statistics for Ireland
• Diaspora 2016 put top talent at Nation’s disposal
• Your questions – October 2011
• Worklink – what is it?
• Lawyer’s warning on Bruton’s employment rights reform plan

September 2011

• How To Write A Job Description
• Tánaiste Gilmore presents OPTIMISE awards
• Your questions – September 2011

August 2011

• Reward and recognition can achieve motivation and increased performance.
• Some tips on achieving employee engagement
• The Hartnett Enterprise Acceleration Centre at the Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT).

July 2011

• Top 10 mistakes in Human Resources Management:
• An Taoiseach at the launch of one of Voltedge’s clients, 22nd July 2011

June 2011

• Your Questions – June 2011
• Additional €20,000 offered to redundant employee by EAT
• Worker who sent “explicit” texts rightly dismissed – EAT
• Unfilled vacancies in the ITC sector in Ireland
• Deloitte Fast 50 Technology Awards 2011
• President Barack Obama’s inspiring words.

May 2011

• Voltedge Launch evening celebration photos
• Voltedge.ie Launch Photos
• Did you know…social networking facts
• Contract of services vs. contracts for services
• Employee Engagement and Wellbeing
• €7,500 awarded in EAT due to flawed procedures
• Ambition is the key driver of sustained high performance

April 2011

• NERA: some interesting snippets
• Ireland proves to be still a nation of giving:
• Did you know – Retirement age?
• Email usage; some practical Do’s and Don’t:
• Expected changes not included in the Governments summer list
• Changes to employment terms for certain sectors expected
• Voltedge TV Interview – City Channel
• Voltedge Radio Interview – Mediascope

March 2011

• Labour Court Findings
• Days off over Easter – what are the rules?
• Your Questions – March 2011
• News from the courts
• Employment Law update
• “Did you know” HR Facts
• The Worker Ant Story

February 2011

• Reduction of national minimum wage
• The new Minimum Wage – how can I apply it?