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Future of Work 2024
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Why 60% of organisations in Ireland are investing in cloud migration of payroll software
Payroll technology isn’t just about convenience; it’s a strategic imperative for the future of work. Integrated, cloud-based payroll software can boost efficiency, support compliance and employee satisfaction. At SD Worx, formerly Intelligo, our research shows that for almost one in five Irish companies, creating an integrated and efficient payroll system remains an urgent yet unmet...
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Emerging tech is redefining workplace learning and knowledge-sharing
Workplaces need to adapt to new employee expectations of workplace learning, as managing knowledge and leveraging emerging technologies can deliver significant benefits. Workplace learning is changing. Traditionally, when an employee needed to acquire new knowledge or learn a new skill, they’d be sent on a training course or given on-the-job coaching. However, savvy companies are...
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How one DIY retailer is promoting female empowerment in the workplace
A DIY, home and garden retailer has been on a successful mission to empower women in its workplace and promote gender equality and opportunity at all levels of the organisation. In the 21st century, no business — whatever services it provides or products it makes — can afford to ignore diversity, equality and inclusion (DE&I)...
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Taking a human approach to implementing AI
Learn how organisations are leveraging AI to enhance skills, job design and employee wellbeing. In Ireland, organisations are progressing at different paces in integrating AI into the workplace. Some, particularly small to medium-sized organisations, are still in the early stages, exploring initial AI applications and identifying opportunities for automating tasks and other digitalisation. In contrast,...
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Why the ‘return to office’ debate is missing the mark
The ‘return to office’ debate has intensified in the past 12 months: why wouldn’t companies return to the ‘old normal’? Yet, much of the discussion has been overshadowed by noise. Rather than viewing it as a constant struggle between employees and employers, it’s important that we take a step back and see what remote work...
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Ireland emerging as Europe’s top destination for tech startups and ICT graduates
As a knowledge economy and a hub for tech innovation, Ireland is leading the way into the future of work. At the centre of this revolution is its tech talent. Within the European Union, Ireland ranks number one on internet adoption (ages 16–55); it scores in the top three for information and communications technology (ICT)...
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Why trust and wellness are key to a high-performance workplace
Build high-performance business cultures with an approach that focuses on employee wellbeing, trust and innovative workplace strategies. At Great Place to Work, our mission is to build a better world by helping organisations become great places to work For All™. Our For All™ methodology focuses on areas like organisational values, leadership effectiveness and trust to...
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How agile and adaptive leaders can drive organisational success
Find out how agile and adaptive leadership fosters innovation and resilience in today’s dynamic work environment. Explore programmes for transformative growth and adaptability. Global and technological disruptions are reshaping the work landscape, compelling enterprises to reappraise conventional operational and workplace models. To thrive in this dynamic environment, organisations must be agile, innovative and resilient. For...
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Future of work trends and how employers can navigate the opportunities and challenges
The future of work stands as a critical arena of transformation, offering both opportunities and challenges. For businesses to sustain success, understanding these changes is paramount. The opportunity for remote and hybrid work models provides numerous benefits. Flexibility allows employees to manage their personal and professional lives more effectively, enhancing work-life choices. The diversification of...
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How businesses can motivate their staff — and win the war for talent
Changing employee expectations mean that organisations are having to reassess the way they recruit and motivate their staff, say two experts from HR software company, Personio. How real is the skills shortages challenge — and how are organisations responding? Lenke Taylor (LT): It’s very real. It’s why many organisations are changing their approach to recruiting....