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The question I get asked more often than not is why did you call your business ‘The HR Elephan

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Have you furloughed employees? Do you want to ‘un-furlough’ them now?
The temporary leave of absence is proving to be quite the headache for employers! The Coron
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Leap Year Headache for Employers!
An extra day, but does this mean extra pay? So, with the leap year upon us, an extra

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The Fundamentals of Employing Staff
Our next training session is 'The Fundamentals of Employing Staff'. This is a powerful sessi
Did you know you can take unpaid leave to care for your kids?
Surveys found that approximately 41 per cent of working parents out of 1,500 parents were unaware of
JOB ADVERTISEMENT - SALES & MARKETING EXECUTIVE
Job Description: Matthew D’Arcy & Company Limited Sales & Marketing Executive (Full- t
How do you manage social media in the workplace?
How do you manage social media in the workplace? It is undeniable that social media has sat
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Do you want to make your Interview stand out?
Does it feel comfortable and safe to follow the standard convention of an interview? Yet is that m
How to conduct staff appraisals
Staff appraisals are an important part of performance management for all businesses, helping to keep
Recruiters spend ten seconds scanning a CV - how to make yours stand out
According to three industry insiders, a CV is still an important part of the recruitment process. T
Do you know it costs us more to be quiet than it does to speak up?
Do you know it costs us more to be quiet than it does to speak up? Delighted to contribute to this a
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Demystifying Human Resources
Demystifying Human Resources (HR) “If you can't explain it to a six-year-old, you don't understand it yourself.” As Einstein highlighted, if I can demystify HR for a six-year-old then we are winning! Every day I am asked what exactly is Human Resources? What do we do? How can we
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New Website Launch
We've recently launched our new website. The site was designed and developed by ITS New Media based in Gilford.
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HR Elephant Health Check
Do you want to get a detailed understanding of how your HR department is functioning? Is your HR department effective in achieving its overall purpose and departmental objectives? We can provide a free comprehensive review and identify definite gaps that need to be addressed to drive
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Do you want to reduce the number of days lost to staff absence?
Are you an employer? Have you a member of staff absent from work due to illness? Is employee’ absence a significant cost for your business? Is your business monitoring that cost? How do you manage employees’ absence? Do you have a clear procedure for dealing with sickness absence?
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Do you know it costs us more to be quiet than it does to speak up?
Do you know it costs us more to be quiet than it does to speak up? Delighted to contribute to this article in the Irish Examiner, loved collaborating with the very talented journalist Geraldine Walsh! A great read for sure! https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/lifestyle/features/money-money-mo
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Recruiters spend ten seconds scanning a CV - how to make yours stand out
According to three industry insiders, a CV is still an important part of the recruitment process. The job market has changed considerably in recent years but experts maintain that a good CV is still the first step to getting that much-coveted position. Aine Crilly, HR consultant for The HR Elephan
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How to conduct staff appraisals
Staff appraisals are an important part of performance management for all businesses, helping to keep employees motivated and productive. A good staff appraisal process can mean the difference between a workplace issue escalating out of control and one that’s handled diplomatically and in a ti
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Do you want to make your Interview stand out?
Does it feel comfortable and safe to follow the standard convention of an interview? Yet is that memorable? When going for an interview it is highly likely that several people are being interviewed for the same post, so it is key to stand out. “The person who follows the crowd will usually
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How do you manage social media in the workplace?
How do you manage social media in the workplace? It is undeniable that social media has saturated our normal day to day lives. Most of us are on social media and in-fact most of us have more than just one social media profile. Checking our profiles on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram
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How do you manage social media in the workplace?
How do you manage social media in the workplace? It is undeniable that social media has saturated our normal day to day lives. Most of us are on social media and in-fact most of us have more than just one social media profile. Checking our profiles on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, InstagramKeep Reading