Human Resources Archives

Caring for Pregnant Employees

As an employer, it is your responsibility to maintain a safe and healthy workplace. One of the ways to do this, is to encourage safe work practices within the company. Here are a few tips on how to do just that…

Employee Engagement, Human Resources, Wellbeing, Workplace Culture

Conflict Resolution in the Workplace

Conflict resolution is a challenging area, but as a manager or supervisor, it comes with the job. Although it is challenging, it can extremely rewarding also. It’s another attribute that you can add to your skill set and an excellent addition to your personal development.

Human Resources, Workplace Culture, Workplace Wellness

Caring for Pregnant Employees

Caring for Pregnant Employees GEMMA COLLINS DOYLE EHS Consultant EazySAFE Pregnancy can be one of the most vulnerable times of a woman’s life. So, it’s important that when a woman is at work, she can feel safe, protected and as comfortable as possible. Legislation: To help ensure this is the case, there is legislation that in place - The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007, Part 6, Chapter 2, Protection of…

Human Resources, Workplace Culture, Workplace Wellness

What Managers can do to Help Keep Their Employees Safe, Sane and Productive

What Managers Can do to Help Keep their Employees Safe, Sane and Productive TONY MANGAN EHS CONSULTANT EazySAFE Before this “new normal”, most staff worked alongside colleagues, or if not, they had access to others as part of their job, for example, meeting customers. If people worked from home, it was often by choice. It may have been a requirement of a new job, or they transitioned gradually to working remotely. It was rarely a…

Human Resources, Workplace Wellness

Creating Work-Life Balance as a Parent in 2019

Creating Work-Life Balance as a Parent in 2019 CONOR BYRNE Business Development EazySAFE ‘Work-Life Balance’. It’s not just the latest buzzword or hot topic. It’s not just something that’s all the rage, or even something new. Perhaps it seems like that for some, but it has existed as long as the concept of working for money has. It has always been an important factor in our wellbeing, but not always seen this way or valued…

Compliance Training, Human Resources, Online Training

Developing a Health and Safety Training Plan

If you are starting from scratch with your Health and Safety Training plan, have patience! I have been where you are sitting now, and I know how overwhelming and frustrating it can be. Trust me, your hard work will pay off, once you get the groundwork done.

Human Resources

The Value of Older Workers

Older workers have not been appreciated or regarded in a positive light but now that is changing and here are some reasons why in today’s very competitive workplace, older workers are making a comeback.

EHS professional communicating EHS message

Human Resources

Effective Communication Skills for the EHS Professional

Being the champion of EHS within your organisation, does not mean you are the boss or have sole responsibility in this area. You are in fact, part of a team, an EHS team, as is everyone else in the company and it’s your job to communicate the very important role to them.

Human Resources

Employee Induction Checklist

A thorough and up-to-date employee induction program will help new employees quickly understand the responsibilities of their new role and the employer’s expectation of them.

Human Resources, Online Induction Training

First Impressions Last – the importance of good induction training

Getting a new person to complete online induction training before they come on site sets the tone for EHS and speaks volumes about the company’s commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for all.