How to trial flexible working in your workplace – advice by Alan Hickey, Associate Director of Advisory at Peninsula
For businesses, flexible working can help tackle a wide range of issues including increasing diversity, recruiting millennial talent and closing the gender pay gap. Despite these positives, many businesses are still reluctant to embrace flexible working. While Irish employees do not currently have any legal right to request flexible work arrangements, employers may decide to […]
Employees Cycling To Work Often Left Without Shower Facilities
According to new research by One4all, bike to work schemes are proving popular with Munster companies – 29% say their employers provide such a programme. However, just 19% say that employers provide shower facilities for those who cycle or run to work. Additionally, only 30% provide a secure bike area for employees who cycle. Almost […]
CIF Calls On SMEs To Think Safety To Reduce Workplace Accidents
The Construction Industry Federation has launched its annual construction safety week campaign today and called on all construction companies to set aside time this week to re-emphasis the importance of safety to their employees with a view to further reducing workplace accidents. The week will commence on September 12th and will see a series […]