Episode 242 - Return to Office Realities: What HR Needs to Know

In this episode, hosts Dave Corkery (Content & Social Media Lead – Insight HR) and Mary Cullen (Founder, Managing Director - Insight HR) are joined by Insight HR’s Commercial Director Liam Barton to discuss the evolving landscape of work in Ireland, particularly focusing on the shift towards remote and hybrid work arrangements post-pandemic. They explore the reasons behind Ireland's high rate of hybrid work, the implications of return-to-office policies, and the potential for conflict and stress among employees.

Topics covered include:

• The Shift to Remote Work in Ireland
• Employee Sentiment and Work-Life Balance
• Navigating Remote Work Requests
• Union Involvement and Employer Challenges
• The Financial Implications of Office Space
• Stress and Tension in Return to Work Policies
• Navigating Workplace Conflict and Employee Well-being
• The Role of HR in Managing Change

References:

• Eurofound’s Quality of Life in the EU Survey
• Women, parents and under-35s most stressed by return-to-work policies, survey finds – Irish Times
• First Award for Breach of Remote Working Provision

 

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