The HRLocker Podcast

Welcome to the HRLocker Podcast, your go-to source for insightful discussions on the latest HR developments. Today, we delve into the realm of corporate responsibility and ESG, with a particular focus on the new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and its implications for companies across Ireland.Joining us is Patrick Meskell from the Skillnet Climate Ready Academy—an au

Welcome to the HRLocker Podcast, we are joined by Sinead McNamara from the National Menopause Summit.In this episode, we dive into menopause, a subject that impacts many yet remains under-discussed in professional circles. Sinead shares details of the upcoming National Menopause Summit at the Aviva Stadium on April 11th and 12th. Emphasising that the event isn't exclusively fo

Welcome to HRLocker Podcast, where we bring you conversations with experts in their field.To highlight International Women's Day we were delighted to have Caroline O'Driscoll, partner with Deloitte and co-founder of I Wish as our most recent guest. In this podcast, we had an amazing conversation about women in leadership, the importance of gender diversity in teams and ho

The Government of Ireland has introduced domestic violence leave under the Work-Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023.On Monday, 27 November 2023, it became a legal requirement for employers to offer up to five days of paid leave over 12 months to employees affected by domestic violence. It is recommended that employers embed support measures with an organisational res

On this podcast episode, we are joined by Terence Morgan, Director of Business Development and Ruairi Guckian, Owner of GHR Consulting. We run through the new legislation updates in Ireland, focusing on the new unpaid leave entitlements under the work-life balance Act 2023. During this show, we mention and discuss unpaid leave for Medical Appointments and Caregiving, extended Breas

In this podcast episode, we speak with Siobhan Sweeney, Senior Global Director for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Element. We explore the key challenges that companies face when embarking on DEI initiatives and discuss effective strategies to overcome them.As well, we approach the role of the senior management in driving cultural change and fostering an inclusive environment th

In this episode, we are joined by Shane Conneely to discuss remote, hybrid and flexible working, the return to the office full-time, recent layoffs and how management styles may have to change due to the ever-changing workforce.Shane Conneely is the Director of Policy and Communications at Chambers Ireland, Ireland's largest business lobbying organisation representing business

In this ever-changing world, the experience that your employees have during their employee lifecycle in your organisation has never been more important. Great employee experience is built on trust, support, and collaboration and most of all, communication, in a meaningful, productive way.We asked Belinda Gannaway from Fathom XP, an award-winning employee experience and culture acti

Latest news reports can be daunting, budget cuts, recession and cost savings are at the fore. Many companies are looking for innovative ways of making cost savings and increasing productivity in their businesses.Sometimes, by taking a look at current processes within your company, you can save time and money by planning effectively, and it doesn't always have to be an addition

Recruitment can lie within the HR dept in many companies and can often be a time-consuming and costly process. Finding potential candidates is only the beginning of the journey. The next step? The Interview. But how do you hire for success and is there a process that can help you fill that position with the best candidate possible? On today’s show, we have our very own Adam Colma