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The Irish government has announced a postponement in the planned increase of statutory paid sick leave days for 2025. Initially, the Sick Leave Act 2022 outlined a phased approach to enhance workers' entitlements, starting with three days in 2023, increasing to five days in 2024, seven days in 2025, and reaching ten days by 2026.

Starting in 2023, Ireland introduced a new annual public holiday to celebrate St Brigid's Day. This holiday is observed on the first Monday of February. However, if the 1st of February falls on a Friday, then that Friday becomes a public holiday instead. The St Brigid’s Day public holiday falls on Monday, Feb 3rd this year.

With a number of weather warnings currently in place across the country the National Meteorological Service has highlighted the associated risks of the severe weather conditions with hazardous road conditions and poor visibility a likely impact. Depending where you are in the country Employers and Employees alike should be mindful that no unnecessary risks are being taken, in particular on their commute to work this morning

For Adare’s last two HR Barometer Reports, talent retention has been highlighted as a top priority for Organisations. While Ireland’s labour market remains persistently tight, retention is a clear concern driving Organisations to review and redefine their strategy for retaining Employees in 2025. This article will explore why tracking specific HR metrics as part of a strategic approach to talent retention is the best way to retain talented Employees and to reduce turnover numbers.

Your support in the Inclusion Matters Campaign will cost your company nothing but will make an extraordinary difference to children with Down syndrome in Dublin. Led by the Down Syndrome Centre Children’s Charity in partnership with Re-Turn, the government-appointed organisation driving Ireland's recycling efforts, this initiative seeks to raise over €100,000 for critical therapy services for children with Down syndrome in Dublin. At the same time, it aims to collect and recycle over 500,000 cans and bottles, fostering a more sustainable future.

With Christmas just around the corner, it's time for businesses to take a moment to reflect on the year's accomplishments and recognise the dedication of their staff. Demonstrating appreciation through rewards and recognition becomes especially crucial during this festive season.

The Companies (Corporate Governance, Enforcement and Regulatory Provisions) Bill 2024 which was recently signed into law by the President of Ireland on November 12 after it was passed in the Dáil and Seanad, aims to modernise and enhance the regulatory framework for companies and industrial societies in Ireland, focusing on several key areas:

We were recently informed of potential changes to the bus network serving Horizon Logistics Business Park, located near Dublin Airport and Ballymun. These proposed adjustments are part of the BusConnects network restructuring, which includes the renaming and re-routing of certain bus routes.

Housing consistently ranks as a top priority in our Business Sentiment Survey. In this regard we invited Fingal County Council’s Interim Director of Housing and Community Services to present at our October meeting.

Eurochambres recent Economic Survey (EES) highlights that while there have been improvements in Europe's economy, such as lower inflation, increased consumer confidence, and progress in securing supply chains, the ongoing war in Ukraine still affects economic performance.