Posts by Oisin Browne
Why is the Employment Contract Important for Key Staff?
At Access HR, we are occasionally confronted with situations where companies were too busy to create and issue effective employment contracts, be they a cut and paste effort, or nothing at all. If you stop for a moment, perhaps think about what the purpose of the employment contract is? The initial response is that it…
Read MoreOutsourced HR in Ireland – When is the Right Time to Bring in Support?
One of the most common questions we hear from business owners is when they should actually bring in HR support. There isn’t a clear-cut moment where it suddenly becomes necessary. What we tend to see instead is a gradual shift. Businesses grow, teams expand, and situations start to take more time and energy than expected.…
Read MoreWhy Independent Workplace Investigations Matter
Workplace issues are never straightforward. Whether it’s a complaint, a grievance or a more serious situation, how it’s handled can have a lasting impact on everyone involved. One of the biggest challenges in these situations is staying objective. When something is handled internally, even with the best intentions, it can be difficult to separate relationships,…
Read MoreDo Small Businesses in Ireland Need HR Support?
For a lot of small and growing businesses in Ireland, HR isn’t something that gets immediate attention. In the early days, things are often handled informally. Contracts are put in place as needed, processes develop over time, and employee matters are dealt with as they come up. That approach works for a while. But what…
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