Employees
# employees - Sunday 16 June, 2013
Why businesses should care how well their employees sleep
New research suggests stress messes with our sleep.
# employees - Wednesday 5 June, 2013
Locked doors a sign of China work-safety failings
The country’s economy has surged into second place globally, but industrial safety conditions are not good.
# employees - Tuesday 28 May, 2013
Workers in Ireland earn an average of €697 a week
Workers in administrative and support services have seen an increase on last year while those employed in construction have fared worst.
# employees - Thursday 16 May, 2013
UPDATE: Bus Éireann proposals cut executive pay, restore driver premiums
Additional cash savings of €330,000 are expected to be made from contributions by executives, and directors also face a 20 per cent pay cut.
# employees - Thursday 28 February, 2013
Column: 7 signs to alert employers a colleague is experiencing difficulties
Employers play a key role in tackling mental health writes Dr Kara McGann, who says in these tough economic times managers need to be pro-active and aware of the issues.
67pc of employees have considered changing job due to cost of commute
A new survey has also revealed that over half of employees have asked for an increase to cover this cost.
# employees - Wednesday 27 February, 2013
Civil servant union to recommend No vote on Croke Park II
The AHCPS which represents more than 2,700 public sector workers says its members have already taken pay reductions of at least 15 per cent.
# employees - Friday 15 February, 2013
Careers clinic: A spell of volunteering can transform your job skills
As survey finds that one in five people who take a break to volunteer abroad end up changing careers, two volunteers speak about their ‘transformative’ experiences.
# employees - Friday 8 February, 2013
HMV to shut 66 British stores in next two months
The move could see up to 1,000 HMV employees lose their jobs.
# employees - Tuesday 5 February, 2013
Almost 70% of Irish workers admit to online shopping at work
41 per cent of employees also admit to sending personal emails from company accounts. Are you guilty of this?
# employees - Monday 7 January, 2013
Labour Relations Committee conference to be held over Tara Mines jobs
On Thursday management at the zinc mine put its entire workforce of 670 employees on protective notice.
# employees - Friday 4 January, 2013
Distribution firm Johnson Brothers to cut 83 jobs in Dublin
The company informed staff of the decision to outsource its warehouse and transport operations today.
# employees - Friday 21 December, 2012
Over 75 per cent of people do their Christmas shopping at work
A new survey also showed that only 9 per cent of people will buy Irish this festive season.
# employees - Saturday 24 November, 2012
Algorithm predicts how long workers will stay at a job
Certain factors – even the number of social media accounts you have – can indicate whether you will be likely to stay on in a particular workplace.
State has ‘saved €5.3m’ on rent in 2012
OPW has been reducing office space and car spaces as number of State employees leave the fold – cutting cost of rented offices by one-third since 2008.
# employees - Wednesday 14 November, 2012
Top execs pension contributions 36 times more than other staff
ESRI research shows companies contribute an average of €100,000 for top executives compared to just €2,700 for other employees.
# employees - Sunday 11 November, 2012
Companies ‘fire their best workers during recessions’
High-skilled – but high wage-earners – are among those most likely to be let go, finds Columbia University research.
# employees - Tuesday 30 October, 2012
More than half of Irish companies ignore workers’ birthdays – survey
In a shock revelation the survey also showed employees would love a day off as a birthday gesture from their bosses.
# employees - Wednesday 24 October, 2012
Irish workplaces need ‘anger management therapy’ to resolve problems – survey
A new survey shows 79 per cent of Irish employees get angry at slacking co-workers, while 73 per cent believe management do not listen to their concerns.
# employees - Sunday 21 October, 2012
5 pointers to remember in an interview
Preparation, examples, telling the company what they need to know: Some basic things to remember when going for that job.
# employees - Sunday 14 October, 2012
Open thread: What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever put on a CV?
Smoking as a hobby? Surfing the internet as a skill? Join the club.
# employees - Saturday 22 September, 2012
Guineys workers told: 30 years service? Sorry, no pensions
The employees found out about the shop closure after a phone call on Monday telling them not to come into work the next day.
# employees - Thursday 30 August, 2012
Target Express workers to meet liquidators
Meanwhile, the liquidators said that the firm is “hopelessly insolvent”.
# employees - Monday 27 August, 2012
Samsung shares tumble after court judgement
The company’s shares dropped by 7.5 per cent after a California jury said it had infringed on Apple patents.
# employees - Wednesday 8 August, 2012
Michaela murder: DNA evidence ‘being taken from hotel employees’
Police opened a fresh investigation into McAreavey’s death in July, following a court case which found two men not guilty of her murder.
# employees - Thursday 2 August, 2012
RTÉ deficit jumps to €16.8 million in 2011
But the chairman says the financial performance is creditable. He also said that confirming more investigative journalism is among the editorial priorities.
# employees - Saturday 21 July, 2012
Glanbia dispute: Retirees threaten legal action
A group of retired Glabia workers are launching a High Court case against the company over an alleged breach of contract regarding pension payments.
# employees - Tuesday 17 July, 2012
Ryanair makes €694 million bid for Aer Lingus
It’s official.
# employees - Monday 16 July, 2012
Paddy Power exec goes undercover on TV show
What happens when a Paddy Power board member goes undercover at the company?
# employees - Sunday 8 July, 2012
Careers fairs – six tips for job hunters
Visitor numbers at jobs fairs have soared since the beginning of the recession – these tips might help you make the most of any you decide to attend.
# employees - Thursday 28 June, 2012
Staff reject AIB plans for pay freeze and pension changes
The IBOA says the proposals are not acceptable, but the bank – which holds its AGM today – says costs must be cut.
Know-it-alls, working naked and bad excuses: survey reveals workplace habits
A survey of American office workers has revealed the use of excuses such as it being Elvis’ birthday and stumbling upon the love of their life for being late for work as well as other interesting findings.
# employees - Wednesday 27 June, 2012
Poll: Should employees be expected to work outside their working hours?
A new survey shows many employees feel expected to log on before and after work. So what do you think?
# employees - Thursday 14 June, 2012
AIB to cut managers’ pay, freeze staff salaries and change pensions
Staff were informed of the plan in an email circulated today. Perks like gym memberships will also be cut.
# employees - Wednesday 13 June, 2012
Richard Tol: This says more about the ESRI’s professionalism than mine
The academic who co-authored the controversial article which was withdrawn by the ESRI said he stands over his findings.
# employees - Wednesday 6 June, 2012
More than half of Irish workforce will work away from their desk by 2016
Mobile workers will represent 57 per cent of the total working population by 2016 it is estimated.
Bus Eireann seeking savings of €20m, but no redundancies… yet
Reduction in overtime, changes to sick leave and annual leave, and an increase in working hours are all on the table for Bus Éireann workers.
# employees - Thursday 31 May, 2012
Column: ‘Self-employed people need a safety net too’
Patricia Callan of the Small Firms Association says in order to encourage entrepreneurs, self-employed people should get as much protection as their employees if a business fails.
# employees - Tuesday 29 May, 2012
ISME: Hot weather ‘doesn’t lead to rise in sick leave’
However, its chief executive said employers are concerned about another summer event – Euro 2012.
# employees - Wednesday 23 May, 2012
Workers in Ireland hate laziness, moodiness and volume of co-workers – study
A study has uncovered the habits employees in Ireland find most annoying in their co-workers.
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