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🔐 When did your staff last refresh their GDPR knowledge?For many organisations, GDPR training happens when an employee f...
03/09/2026

🔐 When did your staff last refresh their GDPR knowledge?

For many organisations, GDPR training happens when an employee first joins. But data protection awareness shouldn’t be a one-off exercise.

The way we work, communicate and use technology is constantly evolving. From cyber security risks to the growing use of AI, employees are handling personal data in an increasingly complex environment.

Regular refresher training can help keep data protection front of mind and ensure all staff understand their responsibilities when handling personal data.

Legal Island’s GDPR Training eLearning course provides a practical way to refresh knowledge across your organisation, covering:
🔹 Protecting personal data in the modern workplace
🔹 Cyber security and data protection risks
🔹 The impact of AI on workplace data protection
🔹 Practical, real-life workplace scenarios
🔹 An assessment and personalised certificate on completion
⏱️ All in approximately 45 minutes.

Whether your employees completed GDPR training last year, several years ago, or only when they first joined, it could be time for a refresh.

GDPR training shouldn’t be a one-off. Keep data protection knowledge fresh with regular refresher training.

Access your FREE demo today.
NI: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xQWtX0
ROI: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xQWWV0

A workplace policy is only effective if employees understand why it matters and how to apply it.A recent report on an on...
01/09/2026

A workplace policy is only effective if employees understand why it matters and how to apply it.

A recent report on an ongoing fraud trial highlights the importance of understanding when gifting is, and isn’t, appropriate in the workplace.

The case concerns a charity worker accused of fraud by abuse of position after accepting £16,000 from a vulnerable adult she had supported.

While the allegations are still being considered by the court, one detail provides a useful reminder for employers: the employee told the court that she knew her employer prohibited staff from accepting cash and required gifts to be declared, but admitted she did not report the payments to her manager.

Having a policy is one thing. Making sure employees understand how to put it into practice is another.

Would your staff know how to:
🔎 Recognise common types of workplace fraud
🚩 Spot warning signs or suspicious behaviour
🛡️ Take practical steps to reduce fraud risks
📢 Respond appropriately if they suspect fraudulent activity

Legal Island’s Fraud Awareness at Work eLearning course helps employees understand how to recognise, prevent and respond to fraud in the workplace in approximately 30 minutes.
Don’t wait for an incident to find out whether your employees understand the risks.

👉 Find out more about Fraud Awareness at Work: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xQGT70

⌛Early bird ends next week. Book by 10 September at 5pm to save €50 per attendee.See the WRC adjudication process unfold...
31/08/2026

⌛Early bird ends next week. Book by 10 September at 5pm to save €50 per attendee.

See the WRC adjudication process unfold at our interactive Mock WRC Adjudication Hearing, delivered in partnership with Philip Lee LLP.

From preparing and presenting a case to questioning witnesses, hearing the decision and understanding the appeals process, you will experience every stage in a realistic setting.

📅 8 October 2026
🕛 12pm to 4.15pm, including lunch
📍 Philip Lee LLP, Dublin

Designed for employers, HR professionals and line managers, this practical event will help you:
• Understand what to expect before, during and after a hearing
• Recognise common pitfalls for employers
• Prepare submissions, evidence and documentation
• See experienced barristers present arguments and question witnesses
• Hear how an adjudicator assesses a case and reaches a decision

Featuring Catriona Walsh, Philip Lee LLP; Dr Gerry McMahon, Jason Murrey BL and Cathy McGrady BL.
Places are limited and selling fast.

Secure your place at the early-bird rate: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xV7th0

It’s performance review time. But this one isn’t for an employee. 👀It’s for the system you’re currently using to manage ...
27/08/2026

It’s performance review time. But this one isn’t for an employee. 👀

It’s for the system you’re currently using to manage staff compliance training.
You know the one…
Half spreadsheet. Half email chain. Half “I’m pretty sure Dave completed his GDPR training. I’ll check.”

So, how did it perform?

📋 Record Keeping – Needs Improvement
Training records are scattered across spreadsheets, folders and inboxes. Finding evidence of who completed what, and when, becomes a task in itself.

💻 Accessibility – Needs Improvement
Training tied to a particular place or time can make life difficult for remote employees, shift workers and anyone who happens to be away.

🔄 Consistency – Unsatisfactory
Some staff completed the course. Others received a PDF. A few still need chased. Delivering consistent compliance training across an organisation shouldn’t be this complicated.

⏰ Admin Burden – Unsatisfactory
Chasing completions. Updating spreadsheets. Finding certificates. More chasing. Valuable HR time quickly disappears into administration.

Overall Rating: Does Not Meet Expectations ❌
So, rather than another performance improvement plan, perhaps it’s time for a replacement.

AppLI LMS, Legal Island’s learning management system, gives you one place to manage staff learning, track progress and maintain clear training records.
✓ 24/7 access across devices
✓ Compliance eLearning courses in one place
✓ Clear reporting and training records
✓ Self-enrolment options
✓ One annual fixed fee with no set-up costs

Less time chasing spreadsheets. More visibility over your organisation’s learning.
And Dave can finally retire from unofficial record-keeping duties.

👉 Book a free AppLI LMS demo and see how it works for yourself.
ROI: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xTXlF0
NI: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xTXch0

Can a workplace truly be inclusive without involving all staff?HR may be at the front line of reasonable accommodation r...
27/08/2026

Can a workplace truly be inclusive without involving all staff?

HR may be at the front line of reasonable accommodation requests, but creating an inclusive workplace is a responsibility shared across an organisation.

During Legal Island’s recent webinar, 61% of poll respondents said understanding their legal obligations was their biggest disability-related workplace challenge.

Recent WRC and Labour Court decisions also reinforce the importance of considering reasonable accommodations individually, engaging early and avoiding assumptions about an employee’s abilities or needs.

Legal Island’s Disability Awareness at Work eLearning course helps staff understand:
✔️ Visible and non-visible disabilities
✔️ Responsibilities under Irish law
✔️ How attitudes, language and workplace practices can create barriers
✔️ How to respond respectfully to a disability disclosure
✔️ The importance of reasonable accommodations

In just 30 minutes, staff can build the awareness and confidence needed to better support disabled colleagues and contribute to a more inclusive workplace.

ROI: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xJz1w0
NI: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xJzLP0

Have you entered yet?🎓 Win a place on Ulster University's Postgraduate Certificate in NI Employment Law and Practice, wo...
27/08/2026

Have you entered yet?

🎓 Win a place on Ulster University's Postgraduate Certificate in NI Employment Law and Practice, worth over £5000!

Legal Island, who developed this course in partnership with Ulster University, is giving one person the opportunity to win a place on the 2026/27 intake of the Postgraduate Certificate in NI Employment Law and Practice.

Entries close at 5pm, Thursday 3rd September.
Be sure to tag or share with anyone who may benefit from this fantastic opportunity!

Designed for busy legal and HR professionals, this accredited course is delivered fully online and combines academic learning with practical, real-world employment law expertise.

The programme includes:
⚖️ Insights from more than 25 leading Northern Ireland employment law and dispute-resolution experts
📚 Employment law, compliance and development
🤝 Alternative dispute resolution and tribunal representation
💻 Flexible online learning over one or two years
🎓 Access to Ulster University resources and Legal Island student benefits

To enter, simply complete our entry form: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xTw7w0

Entry is free. One winner will be selected at random and contacted using the email address provided, no later than 5pm on 10 September 2026. Entrants must meet the course eligibility requirements and be able to begin the course on 22 September 2026. Ts&Cs apply.

To view course information, visit: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xTwZX0

📢 Two important updates for Ireland's Annual Review of Employment Law 2026: one to help you save and one to help you pla...
27/08/2026

📢 Two important updates for Ireland's Annual Review of Employment Law 2026: one to help you save and one to help you plan.

The full programme for Annual Review 2026 is now live, so you can explore both tracks and start planning your day.

And there is now less than one month left to secure the early-bird rate. A month may sound like plenty of time, but your to-do list may have other ideas...

Annual Review of Employment Law 2026, sponsored by DeCare, Forvis Mazars nd MCS Group
📅 26 November 📍 Dublin or online

Your one-stop shop for the key employment law developments and workplace issues affecting Irish HR professionals.

✓ Book by 24 September to save
✓ Discounts also available for teams of five or more

View the full programme and book your place: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xTyCV0

What can you expect from Ireland's Annual Review of Employment Law 2026, sponsored by DeCare, Forvis Mazars, MCS Group?O...
21/08/2026

What can you expect from Ireland's Annual Review of Employment Law 2026, sponsored by DeCare, Forvis Mazars, MCS Group?

One day. The key employment law developments affecting Irish workplaces. Practical guidance from leading experts. And the insight you need to prepare for what’s ahead.

Annual Review of Employment Law brings together hundreds of HR and employment law professionals each year.

Here’s what you’ll gain from the day:
✅ A complete update on the latest employment law developments, cases and emerging workplace issues
✅ Practical insight from experts including Jennifer Cashman, RDJ LLP; Bríd Nic Suibhne, A&L Goodbody LLP; Cian Moriarty, Philip Lee LLP; Aisling Parkinson, Lewis Silkin LLP; and more
✅ A twin-track programme, allowing you to choose the sessions most relevant to your role
✅ Guidance on the issues HR professionals are navigating now, including AI-generated employment complaints, pay transparency, retirement ages, reasonable accommodation, WRC hearings and multigenerational workforces
✅ Recordings, slides and notes from every session to revisit after the event
✅ Opportunities to connect with HR and legal professionals from across Ireland

Attend your way:
📍 In person at the Talbot Hotel Stillorgan, Dublin
💻 Live online

Explore all the benefits, sessions and speakers announced so far:

The Early Bird offer ends in under 3 weeks for Northern Ireland's Annual Review of Employment Law in partnership with MC...
21/08/2026

The Early Bird offer ends in under 3 weeks for Northern Ireland's Annual Review of Employment Law in partnership with MCS Group!

Book your place by 10 September to save £50 per attendee.

The event schedule is now available, with new sessions added, so you can see how the day will run across our twin-track programme and start planning the sessions most relevant to you.

And you won't have to choose what to miss. Recordings of all sessions will be available after the event, along with the presentation slides and notes.

Book your place here --> https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xLZlP0

🎓 Win a place on Ulster University's Postgraduate Certificate in NI Employment Law and Practice, worth over £5000!Legal ...
20/08/2026

🎓 Win a place on Ulster University's Postgraduate Certificate in NI Employment Law and Practice, worth over £5000!

Legal Island, who developed this course in partnership with Ulster University, is giving one person the opportunity to win a place on the 2026/27 intake of the Postgraduate Certificate in NI Employment Law and Practice.

Designed for busy legal and HR professionals, this accredited course is delivered fully online and combines academic learning with practical, real-world employment law expertise.

The programme includes:
⚖️ Insights from more than 25 leading Northern Ireland employment law and dispute-resolution experts
📚 Employment law, compliance and development
🤝 Alternative dispute resolution and tribunal representation
💻 Flexible online learning over one or two years
🎓 Access to Ulster University resources and Legal Island student benefits

To enter, simply complete our entry form: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xLT080

Entries open on 20 August 2026 and close at 5pm on 3 September 2026.

Entry is free. One winner will be selected at random and contacted using the email address provided by 5pm on 10 September 2026.

Entrants must meet the course eligibility requirements and be able to begin the course on 22 September 2026. Ts&Cs apply.

To view course information, visit: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xLSgR0

Good luck!

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