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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...

Hiring today is more complex, competitive, and time-sensitive than ever before. Whether you’re managing five open roles...

Starting in 2025, every organisation in Ireland with more than 50 employees will be required to report their gender pay...

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....

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a powerful tool, offering vast opportunities to streamline processes and...

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...

The latest Tech innovations provide Human Resources (HR) consultants an opportunity to add long-lasting value to their...

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 response to the landmark legislation announced on 5 April 2024 by Minister Heather Humphreys, the Automatic...

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

Ireland’s fast-growing STEM sector sees progress on gender equality, but work remains

Ireland has seen a positive...

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

Microsoft Resellers are continuously on the lookout for innovative products that not only complement their existing...

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...

In what has been widely hailed as “recognition of the costs faced by SMEs across the country,” the €257 million...

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.

Industries are constantly changing, and new technologies are reshaping the way we work, continuing professional...

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

What is Garden Leave?

Garden leave, also known as gardening leave, refers to a practice in employment where an employee...

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...

Employment Rights for Parents in Ireland

In Ireland, there are various leave entitlements specifically designed to...

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.

New Unpaid Leave Entitlements in Ireland 2023 – What You Need to Know

In a significant development for workers’ rights...

In today’s fast-paced business environment, HR departments face numerous challenges in managing human resources...

In today’s fast-paced business environment, HR professionals are increasingly challenged by manual workflows and...

Between looking for files to onboard new recruits and managing spreadsheets for time off, charity HR departments can...

Between creating job descriptions and application forms, posting to job boards and sorting through candidates, managing...

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...

If you’ve fully embraced hybrid or remote working, your team might revel in the freedom and flexibility it provides,...

Manually overseeing productivity, time off and compliance is time-consuming work that’s prone to inefficiencies and...

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...

Your employees are conflicted about hybrid work. According to our recent survey on connected workforces, 60% of workers...

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

The same 10 festive hits on repeat. A punch bowl containing a questionably coloured liquid. Misshapen party hats....

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

So, you need to do more with less. That’s a tricky maths equation. But it’s one that businesses across the world will...

You’ve seen the news and heard the new buzzword. Workers are dissatisfied with their jobs and are silently protesting....

Gone are the days when we could just wing it and hope the account manager knew what they were doing (who are we...

What is changing in the Sick Leave Policy 2022?

As it stands, employers are not required by law to pay their employees...

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

Over the past few years, hybrid and remote working have become normalised. The Department of Public Expenditure and...

Good management of Human Resources is crucial for your company’s success. The HR department is responsible for the...

The Changing Landscape of Employee Expectations: The Rise of Flexible Working and Sign-On Bonuses

Take a good hard look...

Just like that, remote working is mainstream. Since the pandemic, many of the organisations that were forced to adopt...

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

What is Annual Leave?

Annual leave is paid time off (PTO) from work. By law, all employees are entitled to annual...

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

Your Employee Value Proposition (EVP) is your sales pitch to candidates. It tells them about the rewards and benefits...

What is the Whistleblower Policy?

Whistleblower protection refers to the reporting of wrongdoing related to EU law,...

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...

Hey, you! You, reading this article. Well done for everything you achieved this week. However big or small, you made it...

When it comes to sustainability, one of the things that your business could look at is how much energy are you spending...

What Is A Workplace Wellness Programme

A wellness programme is a new addition to the traditional employee benefits...

The hybrid working model seems to be here to stay. Employers are trying to find ways to attract talent in an...

According to an HRLocker survey of 390 full-time workers across Ireland, employees want greater flexibility in the way...

Sustainable business practices can have major benefits for your business, products, team, and community, as well as...

The traditional employer value proposition has failed. Today, just 29% of functional leaders say they have all of the...

Essential Human Resources Practices for Construction Companies

Developing and maintaining an effective human resources...

They say a watched pot never boils. Whoever coined the phrase didn’t deal with talent acquisition. The number of vacant...

Employment has experienced a dramatic power shift.

The Great Resignation and the Power of Learning & Development

You’ve seen the news and heard the warnings: employees...

As offices across Ireland continue to re-open and organisations look towards a post-pandemic future, in which hybrid...

Staff members of non-profit organisations are some of the most caring, compassionate people you’ll ever meet, which...

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

HRLocker Principles & Behaviours Doc (3)

As a small business professional, you likely have concerns about tracking employee time. To a small company,...

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...

You press print and get up from your desk to collect your papers. While passing your manager’s door, they bark an...

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....

What is Data Warehousing & Power Bi?

What is SSO?

Often abbreviated to SSO, single sign-on is an identification system that allows websites to verify users...

One of the biggest benefits of collecting data is that you capture an enormous amount of information that can be used...

One of the biggest benefits of collecting data is that you capture an enormous amount of information that can be used...

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

The HRLocker ‘Future of Work’ report

It’s difficult to make predictions, especially about the future of the workplace,...

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

What does the future of work look like? Since lockdown, there have been countless reports and articles suggesting what...

What is an Employee Handbook?

An employee handbook is a guide given by employers to all staff members when hired into...

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...

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

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...

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

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...

Whether you are a seasoned entrepreneur or a newbie just starting a new business there are so many supports and...

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...

What is SSO?

Single sign-on(SSO) software allows a company to have frictionless access to all its vital applications...

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...

Certain systems fit some companies better than others. But there are some underlying principles to consider as you...

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

So you’ve got a fancy new cloud HR software system. Excellent. Your staff are happy, You’re happy. But what about your...

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...