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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 apply. In this article, we examine the technical area of collective redundancy compliance including the key legal obligations and risks that Employers must navigate to avoid making a difficult situation worse.

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 highly skilled professionals is at an all-time high. But what does it take to not just attract top talent, but to ensure that the talent you bring in stays engaged, productive, and loyal to your organisation?

In this article, we explore the key strategies that organisations can implement to maximise their attractiveness to key talent, ensuring they don’t just hire well but also build a sustainable, engaged workforce for the future.

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 of gaining access to a broader, often underutilised, talent pool.

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 Organisations prepare for this possibility, this article examines redundancy risks and why external expertise is often required to protect an Organisation during what is a difficult process for both Employers and Employees.

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 therefore be the first year many Organisations prepare to publish a gender pay gap report. This article will explore the key aspects of compliance with the legislation, the correct pay data to be gathered and the importance of early preparation in project managing what can be a technical process involving various stakeholders.

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 objectives.

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 directly fuels innovation, productivity, and resilience.

Ireland’s open economy is highly integrated with the global trade system. With a new administration in the United States taking a new approach to longstanding trade agreements, there is a possibility that certain sectors and industries within the Irish economy may be exposed to increased US tariffs. These outside economic signals suggest there may be a turbulent period ahead for certain Irish Organisations and their Employees. With rising international trade tensions, many Organisations may need to consider reorganisations, and against this backdrop, this article will examine recent legal developments in the area of collective redundancy.