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The New Reality of Work

The modern workplace has changed dramatically. Hybrid work — where employees split time between...

Hiring is one of the most critical processes for any business. The people you bring into your organisation directly...

The recruitment landscape is changing fast—and so are the tools we use to manage it. If you’re still relying on manual...

Let’s face it—hiring takes time. A lot of it. Between manually reviewing CVs, coordinating with hiring managers,...

Running a small business is all about wearing many hats—and hiring often ends up being one of them. Whether you’re the...

In an era where compliance, data security, and employee experience matter more than ever, organisations must evolve or...

Every workplace should be a safe and supportive environment for all employees. Domestic violence can have a significant...

As of December 2024, a significant change will be implemented in Ireland. Companies with 150 to 249 employees must...

In Ireland, gender pay gap reporting has come to the fore with the introduction of theGender Pay Gap Information Act...

Based on recent industry reports, organisations managing people and talent are facing notable shifts in pay trends,...

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is an essential aspect of HR work. It’s a cornerstone that fosters a more...

Not so long ago, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) was a minor consideration tucked away under the HR umbrella....

The European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act), passed by the European Parliament on 13 March 2024 and...

Timesheets are essential tools for accurately measuring employee clock-in times, monitoring time spent on projects, and...

In this new era of artificial intelligence (AI), digital transformation, and rising business costs, SMEs in...

Ensuring HR compliance is a crucial responsibility for any business, involving adherence to a multitude of laws and...

If the thought of initiating the dismissal process fills you with dread, you’re not alone. A recent study by a leading...

Working in HR is infinitely rewarding. Alongside everyday interactions, HR teams get to build long-lasting, meaningful...

Despite a turbulent global economic landscape, Ireland’s economy continues to show robust growth and resilience, with...

With the social dimension of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) increasingly evolving in importance in recent...

Long gone are the days when environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles were mere add-ons to corporate...

In recent years, ESG has gone from being a nice-to-have to a business-critical. And, increasingly, senior HR...

Implementing an HR system for the first time is a transformative step for any business, signifying a shift from manual,...

As an HR consultant, your aim should be more than a temporary fix; your goal is to become an integral part of your...

On 7th March 2024, Ireland’s employment landscape saw a significant shift as Ministers Simon Coveney and Roderic...

Employees in Ireland now have the right to request remote work. But do you have the resources, infrastructure, and...

According to Gartner, only 9% of HR functions are highly efficient and highly aligned with organisational needs. As...

The annual performance review has long been a staple in performance management practices. Not because it worked – but...

Annual reviews made sense for a while.

Managing employee payroll can be a complex task, especially when you have a dispersed workforce with varying work...

Payroll reporting in Ireland is subject to a unique set of regulations and requirements that HR managers must be...

Today, almost everything we do at work creates data.

On Monday, July 3rd, 2023, specific employment rights for parents and caregivers, granted by the Work Life Balance and...

Digital HR isn’t a nice-to-have. It’s not a shiny Porsche or a fancy coffee machine. It’s essential!

Tech spending in HR is grinding to a halt at the worst possible time.

In a significant stride towards promoting workplace equity and providing a safety net for victims, a groundbreaking...

With the growth of the Irish economy anticipated to be “at a somewhat faster pace in 2023 than had previously been...

More than a quarter of construction industry workers feel unable to take time off work to address their mental health...

3 Steps to Create a Supportive Company Culture

Construction industry workers are at a crisis point. In a survey of 500...

Adam Coleman, CEO of HR software solutions provider HRLocker, tells you what you need to know about choosing an HRIS.

Even in a small business, managing all your HR responsibilities manually eventually catches up with you. Using...

Overseeing HR processes at a construction company can look a lot like this: Monday morning gets off to a chaotic start,...

As your startup grows, storing employee data in one platform, managing timesheets in a separate tool and overseeing...

Inefficiencies in your onboarding processes add to your workload and create a negative first impression for new...

From tracking accurate billable time to making timely payments and maintaining up-to-date contracts and balance sheets,...

Tracking sick leave, holidays, and TOIL with Excel sheets is time-consuming and can lead to costly mistakes. But with...

As your team and volunteer base grow, much of your work can become increasingly tedious and prone to error. You might...

Learning and development is a hot topic for employers right now, especially since employees are desperate for new...

Gender Pay Gap Reporting is an important initiative designed to measure the difference in average hourly wages earned...

Employees are having a bad time. Inflation is rocketing, wages are stagnant, and every penny they earn is spoken for....

Blink and you’ll miss it… HR has been digitalised!

Since GDPR became law in 2018, organisations have experienced rapid digitalisation and disruption.

With Spain’s new menstrual leave policy, Tesco’s workplace menopause guide and women everywhere coming forward about...

In today’s world, there is a great emphasis on socially and ethically made products. Companies that demonstrate genuine...

What we want from our jobs – aside from the paycheck – is changing. Not too long ago, remote working wasn’t as high on...

If you showed a butterfly to someone who’d never seen one before and told them it was once a caterpillar, they probably...

As employees are urged back into the workplace, many women lack the same financial incentive as their male counterparts.

Much like its name suggests, a time and attendance system is a savvy resource that allows you to track an employee’s...

From logging employee hours to tracking absences, there’s a lot that goes into monitoring an employee’s time and work...

When you decide to hire someone, is it based on logic or intuition? Do you tally up candidates’ achievements and...

With an applicant tracking system, you can breathe simplicity into building your dream team. From recruiting to talent...

As more technologies are unveiled, businesses are discovering the advantages of modern software for their operations....

It’s no secret that COVID-19 left a trail of ruin in its wake. After all, the pandemic shifted seemingly every aspect...

What is Data Warehousing & Power Bi?

Since the beginning of the pandemic, the effect Covid- 19 has caused changes to the working world that employers or...

There are 100s, if not 1000s of HR solutions on the market. As much as we’re confident that HRLocker is the perfect,...

Timesheets are a major productivity tool for both you and your team, especially in the current climate of remote...

Simple answer: the one your employees find easiest to use.

So many of our standard practices have had to change since Covid-19 dictated that we are to work remotely. If we can,...

The biggest asset, besides people, in any business is time. So, whether it’s investing time understanding clients,...

Between onboarding new employees, overseeing performance and productivity and ensuring compliance, you’re already...

What Does CPD stand for? Is it just another name for training?

Employee retention is a crucial concern for companies as they compete in the marketplace for high-performing people. So...

What integrations does your HR system have? Do you have an open API? These are questions we’re asked a lot by new...

Some of the most topical questions we’re asked at the moment are understandably regarding HR and GDPR (General Data...

Struggling to manage who’s off on annual leave – and when?

HRLocker’s Continuous Professional Development (CPD) module now includes the capability to perform a training needs...

An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is simply HR recruitment software to help employers find talent And to avoid sorting...

If you dread staff knocking on the door or seeing emails requesting time off. We understand. We know you’d rather be on...

We often enjoy discussions with customers about maximising the efficiency of their new HR Solution and how to get more...

As you’d expect, there are variations between jurisdiction and sectors, but generally, the answers are:

A study by the American InternationalFoundation of Employee Benefit Plans found that employees who take their annual...

Human resources (HR) Software could be vital for solving financial legislation and compliance issues faced by...

Anyone responsible for managing people knows how much paperwork is involved. When dealing with multiple offices and...