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​​​​​​​The risks of failing to investigate complaints properly include reputational harm, and disruption to workplace relations. A poorly managed investigation may also lead to Employee claims and legal proceedings in the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) or the Labour Court. This article will examine certain key components of a fair workplace investigation and how to mitigate the risk of an...

In today’s hyper-competitive business environment, productivity and high performance are no longer nice-to-have ambitions they are critical factors in any business. Yet, as leaders, we cannot simply declare a desire for better performance and hope it materialises. It must be measured, tracked and managed with the same rigor applied to financial performance.

With global trade agreements being renegotiated and a high number of multinationals operating in Ireland, redundancy announcements have been making more headlines of late. While the circumstances around every reorganisation will vary, it is vital that Employers comply with the relevant laws when making redundancies, particularly when the Employee thresholds for collective redundancy compliance...

In today's competitive labour market, attracting and retaining the right people is crucial for organisations striving for long-term success. Adare’s HR Barometer Series 9.1 found that talent retention was the most common HR priority for 2025 with 43% of organisations prioritising retaining employees. Competing businesses are therefore looking for ways to stand out in a market where the demand for...

Neurodiversity is emerging as a critical element of diversity and inclusion efforts. Developing a neurodiverse workplace not only supports the principle of equal opportunities but it can also strengthen innovation, engagement, and Organisational performance. In addition, as Organisations continue to compete for talent in a tight labour market, those that prioritise neuroinclusion enjoy the benefit...

Organisations face specific HR challenges over the summer season. In this article, our employment law experts will examine some of the key compliance questions that arise for Employers over the summer months.

With Ireland’s open economy being highly exposed to changes in the global trade system, recent geopolitical developments signal that there may be increased uncertainty in the medium term impacting Irish Organisations and their Employees. Should these international trade issues influence domestic affairs, many Organisations may need to consider large or smaller scale restructures. To help...

This year, the Employee threshold triggering the requirement to publish a gender pay gap report moves from Organisations with 150 or more Employees to those with 50 or more Employees. According to Department of Children, Disability and Equality estimates, the reduced Employee threshold will bring as many as 6,000 Organisations within the scope of the Gender Pay Gap Information Act 2021. 2025 will...

Are you an HR Specialist or Business Leader aiming to drive real business impact but find yourself caught in the daily grind? Many HR professionals get bogged down in transactional tasks, touch on transitional changes, yet struggle to reach the truly transformational stage. This guide, inspired by insights from Adare, explores how to bridge that gap and align HR efforts with overarching business...

For Irish businesses navigating today's complex landscape, long-term growth and sustainable performance aren't achieved by chance. They are the result of strategic choices. Increasingly, the evidence confirms that one of the most critical investments leaders can make is in the holistic well-being of their people. This isn't about peripheral perks; it's about embedding a culture of health that...