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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,...

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

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

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

As businesses everywhere make difficult decisions and consider cutbacks and redundancies to stay afloat, HR is at the...

The way organisations operate has changed forever. Almost overnight the Covid-19 pandemic forced businesses to scrap...

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

More and more organisations are beginning to realise that a great culture within their company structure is one of the...

A lot of our customers come to us looking for various ways to manage their teams.

As a business expands, so too does its need for talented people to take it to the next level of growth. It’s hard to...

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

Great news! Your organisation is expanding and you’re tasked with leading a recruitment drive. You’re wondering now how...

For an employee to be engaged, they need to believe that their company genuinely cares about them. When management puts...

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

The answer to this question in one word is “Trust”.

We’re a provider of cloud-based HR software that enables companies to streamline their people management and...

Easily view employee GPS locations to ensure everyone is exactly where they’re needed.

Remote working is fast becoming one of the main trends for the future of work.

Companies now realise that implementing...

An article 55 review is a review of the composition of your workforce and of your employment practices.

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...

While travelling extensively for work may sound glamorous, it can be hard being away from the office and living out of...

According to the most recent Absence Management Survey 2023 from the CIPD, the average number of days lost to sickness...

Choosing to implement effective performance management software is arguably the most efficient way to invest in your...

Performance management is changing. The traditional annual review process, which looks back over the events of the past...

Often, when companies are small and just starting out, the first few years can be a struggle. With so many different...

Housing, the lack of and need for new stock, are all we seem to be hearing about in the media these days.

Many organisations think putting money and time into Human Resources is a luxury, so don’t necessarily give HR its full...

Managing Annual Leave and Sick Days: Simplify Your HR Process

The Annual Leave Rush in January

With the new annual...

Avoiding Annual Leave Disasters in 2021

The vast majority of organisations run their annual leave years from January to...

Are you sure your employees are fully covered when travelling for work? Are they using their own vehicles? Have you got...

We thought we’d list some functions of HRLocker that customers are most delighted with when they find out how much time...

Potential customers are frequently asking whether payslips could – or should – be distributed digitally via an HR...

In addition to the standard Active Directory Single Sign On (SSO) access that’s already available in HRLocker, we now...

Whoa there. Something strange’s happening.

The whole world’s been fanatical about remote working and asking us about...

Managing and monitoring staff absence sucks a lot of time from HR departments or those responsible for people...

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...

Rolling out new HR software into a business can be a stressful decision for organisations of any size. Surprisingly,...

HRLocker is a cloud-based, online People management / HR platform designed mainly with, but not exclusively for,...

We’re often asked if HRLocker can allow employees to take their holidays by the hour. (The answer is no. But there are...

So many SMEs, especially those with fewer than 16 employees, seem to think that HR software is out of their reach or...

Timesheet software enables employees to record their hours worked weekly and have them swiftly approved by a manager,...

Without an employee holiday tracker system in place, requesting time off is often a hassle for employees in a company...

TThe operational hours of your workforce are of utmost significance for a thriving business.

As software vendors, we’re always claiming our Solutions deliver value for money, excellent Return on Investment and...

Time Management Software Helps Your Team Focus on Shared Goals

Even if you’re not billing out project hours or...

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

A lot of businesses that approach us, especially those looking for clocking-in systems, ask if we have a timesheet app.

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

The cost of managing people in a small business is relatively much, much higher than at the enterprise level. HR...

‘Onboarding’, is all the activity that a company and a person need to do from the point of the job offer to when a new...

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

HRLocker’s CEO, Adam Coleman, shares his thoughts on the matter:

Many organisations overthink and fear implementing People Management processes such as Performance Management or ...

Insulted. Mistrusted. Angry. That’s how I felt at my last job when the company owner introduced a timesheet system. As...

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

Work and the workplace are undergoing a huge change, giving lots more options to employers wanting to hire – and to...

Why Should You Use Online Timesheets?

1. Saves space on-site and cuts off-site paper filing service costs

With online...

The question stands. Is there a need for an HR Department? HRLocker’s CEO, Adam Coleman, shares his view on the matter.

Being an HR professional in a busy tech or professional services company can be really challenging. Having been there...

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

Your Cloud HR system should produce reports that HR and business leaders can use to analyse vital workforce metrics...

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

The mention of Performance Management stirs up different emotions among employees and managers and mostly these...

If you give your employees ownership they will respond with productivity.

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

Lone working comes with a range of risks, so it's important to identify and think through such issues. The nighttime...