HR Buddy

23/10/2026

Every month on The HR Buddy Podcast, we analyse real-life WRC cases, many of which have proved very costly for employers.

For a new business or a short-staffed HR team, the risk of non-compliance can be higher simply because there isn’t always the time or expertise available to keep up with changing regulations and everything else HR requires.

That’s where flexible HR support can make a difference. Our consultancy services aren’t one-size-fits-all. We work with you to provide the level of HR support and expertise your business needs.

• Learn more about our HR Consultancy services: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0zkCkf0
• Contact our team to set up a consultation: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0zkCkj0

You can also watch or listen to any episode of The HR Buddy Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

22/10/2026

ICYMI: We released two "must-listen" HR Buddy podcasts in October. Both are available in video and audio formats, wherever you get your podcasts.

The Budget 2027 Special breaks down the key HR & payroll announcements affecting employers and employees in Ireland, helping you prepare for upcoming changes, deadlines, and budget implications.

Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace sheds light on behaviours you may not realise constitute bullying or harassment, along with how to prevent incidents and manage situations should they arise.

If you need help with any HR or payroll matters we're available anytime. https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0zjN1d0

19/10/2026

** Updated Gender Pay Gap reporting is due NOVEMBER 15th **

To ensure you're up-to-date, watch this short message from the team at HR Buddy. For help, you can reach us at https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0z9h9h0.

15/10/2026

JUST RELEASED: Bullying & Harassment in the Workplace

Do you know what actually constitutes workplace bullying or harassment? Some behaviours may not be as obvious as you think.

In our latest podcast, Damien McCarthy and Patrick Scanlon discuss what employers and HR teams need to understand, including prevention, policies and training, and how to manage a situation if one arises.

🎧 Listen to or watch the latest episode of The HR Buddy Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

14/10/2026

You must play by the rules when handling requests for remote working. Salesforce found this out the hard way. Watch this short video to understand what went wrong in this WRC case.

Having clear employment contracts, employee handbooks, policies and procedures is essential. But knowing how to apply them correctly is just as important.

🖐️. Let us know if you need help developing, reviewing or updating yours. https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0z3f2T0

🎧 You can watch or listen to the full Managing Remote Work episode of the HR Buddy Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

13/10/2026

Great live Webcast/podcast recorded this morning. Thanks to everyone who attended our bullying & Harassment in the workplace special.
Podcast drops Thursday at 11am wherever you get your podcasts.
Thanks to Colin Ryan and Patrick Scanlon for their hard work as always.

Any help or support needed, contact the HR Buddy team at [email protected] or 064 66 98034

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13/10/2026

It's been one week since Budget 2027 was announced.
Since then, HR Buddy has released several resources to help employers and employees understand what’s changing, what to expect and how they may need to prepare.

Here's what's available:

🎧 The HR Buddy Podcast: Budget 2027 Special
Damien McCarthy and Patrick Scanlon take an in-depth look at what was announced and break down what it could mean for employers and employees. (This is available wherever you get your podcasts.)

🔎 The Budget 2027 Hub
This is one to bookmark. It brings our Budget 2027 information together in one place, with an overview of the Budget and more detailed information on nine key topics. Come back to it whenever you need to research a particular area or quickly answer a question. https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0z15zp0

📖 Budget 2027: What Employers and Workers Need to Know
Short on time? Start here. This guide covers the key points from Budget 2027, giving you a quick but comprehensive overview before you dig into the more detailed resources. https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0z15zq0

If you have questions about any of these topics, or after reading you realise you need some help, please reach out to us at https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0z15yt0.

12/10/2026

Our next live webinar is about Bullying & Harassment in the Workplace. This is an incredibly important topic that can have lasting effects on your business. By putting the right policies and training in place you can go a long way towards preventing or mitigating issues.

Registration link: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0y-__X0

Presented by our HR experts Damien McCarthy and Colin Ryan, here's what you can expect to take away:
- The scope of bullying and harassment.
- How HR, business leaders and line managers can help prevent it.
- The potential financial and legal fallout when prevention fails.
- Lessons from real-life WRC cases.

Date: Tuesday, 13 October
Time: 11.00 a.m.
Registration link: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0y-__X0

09/10/2026

ICYMI: The HR Buddy podcast this week focused entirely on Budget 2027 and the changes that could affect employers and employees in the coming year.

We covered:
- National minimum wage increase
- USC band extension
- PRSI threshold increase
- R&D tax credit
- Childcare measures and working families
- AI upskilling

These are just a few. You don't have to know every detail, but there are many changes you should be familiar with as we head into 2027.

🎧 Listen to the Budget 2027 Special wherever you get your podcasts.

If you have questions or need help with anything we discussed you can contact us here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0yZllh0.

08/10/2026