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🎉✨ 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 50𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭! ✨🎉 Congratulations to our amazing sister company for reaching this incredible milestone. For 50 years, Action Recruitment has shown what it means to thrive through good times and tough challenges, setting the standard for excellence in hospitality recruitment. A heartfelt thank you to 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐡𝐲, the visionary founder and a true gentleman, and to Noel Cafferkey, our amazing boss and a friend who continues to lead both Action Recruitment and Action HR Services with true dedication and passion. Your commitment to employees and clients alike has built a truly special company and an even more incredible team. 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐢𝐠 𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 50, 𝐰𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐚𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐮𝐩. 😊 Let the party begin! #ActionRecruitment50 #50YearsStrong #Inspiration

The official theme set by the World Federation for Mental Health this year is: “𝐈𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞“. At Action HR Services, we wholeheartedly agree. With over 60% of the global population in the workforce, it is crucial to acknowledge that safe, healthy work environments are fundamental to safeguarding employees' mental well-being. Poor management of workplace issues such as bullying, harassment, sexual harassment and toxic work cultures can pose significant risks, affecting not only mental health but overall quality of life and productivity. We believe that mental health should be a priority in every workplace. A healthy environment not only promotes open conversations about mental wellbeing but tackles dignity and respect at work issue through knowledge and training and offers support to those who need it. 📚🤝 On this 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐲, let’s do everything in our power to create workplaces where mental health matters. Check in with colleagues, promote understanding, and take meaningful action. #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthAtWork #EmployeeWellbeing #MentalHealthMatters #HRConsultancy

Following on from our recent post, here is a further breakdown of the key updates from Budget 2025 👇 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐚𝐱 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐬 Several tax credits will see significant increases, including the Employee (PAYE) and Earned Income Tax Credits, which will increase by €125 to €2,000. Other notable increases include the Single/Widowed Person or Surviving Civil Partner Tax Credit, the Married Couple or Civil Partnership Tax Credit, the Home Carer Tax Credit, the Single Person Child Carer Tax Credit, etc. 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞 (𝐔𝐒𝐂) There is no change to the USC exemption threshold of €13,000. The threshold for the 2% rate will be increased to €27,382. This ensures that employees working up to 39 hours per week at the national minimum wage remain outside the scope of the top USC rates. The 4% USC rate will be reduced to 3%, applying to income from €27,382 up to €70,044. The 8% USC rate will continue to apply under the Emergency Basis. Non-PAYE income exceeding €100,000 will remain subject to a 3% USC surcharge. 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐕𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬 The €10,000 temporary reduction in the Original Market Value (OMV) of company vans and company cars (categories A to D), which was introduced in 2023, will be extended until 31 December 2025. Furthermore, the 4,000 km reduction in the highest mileage band will be extended until 31 December 2025. A BIK exemption will be introduced for costs incurred by an employer for installing a charge point at the home of a director or employee. 𝐓𝐚𝐱𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐧𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞 The Finance Bill 2024 will outline the taxation of the AE Retirement Savings Scheme, aligning its tax treatment as closely as possible with that of PRSAs, excluding employee contributions. Employer contributions will be tax-deductible, and growth in the AE fund will be exempt from tax. AE funds will be taxed upon drawdown, aside from a 25% lump sum, which can be taken tax-free up to €200,000. Any excess between €200,000 and €500,000 will be taxable at 20%, and any amount above €500,000 will be taxed at 40%. As the State will make direct contributions for employees within the AE scheme, there will be no tax relief for employee contributions to AE. 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 The following changes to social welfare payments were announced with effect from January 2025: ✅ The majority of weekly social welfare payments will increase by €12, with a proportionate increase for qualified adult dependants (e.g., State Pension; Illness Benefit; Jobseeker’s Benefit, and Carer’s Benefit). ✅Maternity Benefit, Adoptive Benefit, Parent’s Benefit, and Paternity Benefit will increase by €15, from €274 to €289. #HRUpdates #HRConsultancy #Budget2025

As we gear up for Budget 2025, several important changes are emerging that will impact businesses and their employees. From adjustments in tax credits to increases in the National Minimum Wage, it's essential for employers to stay informed and be prepared. At Action HR Services, we are closely monitoring these developments to ensure that our clients are fully aware of the implications and can plan accordingly. Here are some key updates so far:   𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐦 𝐖𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞: The national minimum wage will rise by €0.80 per hour, bringing the new rate to €13.50 per hour from January 2025. 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐚𝐱 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐬: The Personal, Employee, and Earned Income Credits will each increase by €125. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐮𝐭 𝐎𝐟𝐟: The Standard Rate Cut Off Point will rise by €2,000, bringing it to €44,000 for individuals. 𝐔𝐒𝐂 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐝: The USC charge at the 4.0% rate will be reduced to 3%. 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: The annual limit for the Small Benefit Exemption will increase from €1,000 to €1,500. Additionally, employers can now provide up to five non-cash benefits per year. 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: An increase of €12.00 per week for an individual in receipt of a weekly Social Protection payment will be made. It is also anticipated that the new start date for the Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme will begin in September 2025, which was agreed by the Cabinet this week, and revealed by the Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys. We will continue to provide insights as more details emerge. Feel free to reach out to Action HR Services should you need support navigating these changes and ensuring compliance for your business. Stay tuned for more updates! #Budget2025 #HRUpdates #HRConsultancy

Great Place to Work® Ireland published an insightful blog summarising Catherine's recent webinar presentation where she provided an in-depth overview and clear guidance on how to prepare for the recent and upcoming changes to employment law in Ireland. These updates are crucial for businesses and HR professionals to understand.📖 Make sure you’re informed and ready to comply by clicking on the link below 👉 https://lnkd.in/diwZBxq9 #EmploymentLaw #HRUpdates #LegalCompliance #HRConsultancy #TeamAction

For many, becoming a manager is a career milestone, but it is important to recognise the immense responsibility that comes with this role. Managers are the leaders who guide, develop, and inspire teams to achieve shared goals, which is no easy feat. Today, on 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫'𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲, we take a moment to appreciate their dedication and hard work. 👏 Being a manager means balancing both administrative and leadership duties, taking responsibility for the team's performance, supporting good communication and providing direction. Whether they manage a small group in a local business or lead several teams in a large company, the skills required are many: leadership, communication, decision-making, people management and many more. These skills are honed daily, often behind the scenes. The requirements can be demanding, and it is important to acknowledge that managers, like everyone else, face challenges and pressures in their roles. Despite this, they continually strive to lead, motivate, and support their teams with resilience and determination. To all the managers who: ✅ Lead with empathy and strength ✅ Take responsibility ✅ Balance the complexities of their role with grace ✅ Create a culture of trust and collaboration Thank you for your dedication and leadership. Your efforts often go unseen, but they are deeply valued and make a lasting impact on both individuals and organisations. 🌟 #WorldManagersDay #Leadership #Teamwork #Inspiration #Management

Catherine & Sharon are delighted to attend the Donegal Women in Business Network 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘢𝘺 - 25𝘵𝘩 𝘈𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵 in the beautiful Lough Eske Castle 🎉 They are having an amazing afternoon of celebrating the 25th anniversary of Donegal Women in Business, meeting everyone in a wonderful venue and listening to engaging and insightful speakers. 🥂 #DonegalWomeninBusiness #EmpoweringWomen #DWIBN #TeamAction

AI offers significant benefits in recruitment, development, training and boosting employee productivity. However, it also brings ethical concerns related to bias, discrimination and data protection. Therefore, the 𝐄𝐔 𝐀𝐈 𝐀𝐜𝐭, effective 1st August 2024, introduces new obligations for employers using AI in the workplace and categorises AI systems based on the risk they pose. The Act prohibits the use of AI to monitor emotions or categorise individuals based on biometric data in the workplace, except for limited medical or safety reasons. High-risk AI, such as systems used in recruitment and performance management, requires employers to meet specific compliance measures, including transparency, data protection, and monitoring. Limited risk AI, like HR chatbots, must clearly indicate when employees are interacting with AI instead of a human. Key steps for employers include: 1. 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 𝐀𝐈 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬: Understand which AI tools are in use. 2. 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤: Categorise AI systems as prohibited, high-risk, or limited risk. 3. 𝐄𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: Update policies, provide training, and maintain transparency with all employees. 4. 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐬: Verify that your AI suppliers comply with the AI Act. With the EU AI Act becoming official legislation, companies developing and deploying AI-based systems must understand how to comply with it to avoid legal action and substantial fines. #ArtificialIntelligence #Compliance #FutureOfWork #HRConsultancy

Our very own Catherine Monahan Chartered MCIPD had the pleasure of presenting and discussing recent and upcoming changes in employment law while sharing some invaluable tips for employers on how to navigate these changes. Thank you, Marina Rivas and Great Place to Work® Ireland for inviting Catherine to present for a second time - it was an excellent opportunity to share insights and engage with the audience. It was fantastic to see so many attendees showing such interest in the ever-evolving field of employment law.📖 If you missed today's webinar, you can catch the recording via the link below! #Webinar #EmploymentLaw #HR #TeamAction

The landscape of employee retirement and employment law is undergoing significant evolution. As the workforce ages and life expectancy increases, retirement has become a more complex issue, with significant implications for employers. Over the years, there have been critical developments in case law and a surge of new cases that have redefined the rights and obligations surrounding retirement. This surge reflects the growing recognition of retirement as a critical aspect of employment law, requiring careful navigation by employers to avoid legal pitfalls. As the field continues to evolve, staying ahead of these legal developments is essential for employers, ensuring that retirement policies comply with the latest standards and protect the interests of all stakeholders involved. In our latest article, Mislav provides us with a comprehensive review of Retirement Legislation and recent Case Law, an outline of the Code of Practice on Longer Working and an informative overview of what is to come next. Stay informed by reading our full article via the link below. https://lnkd.in/e7HGWzUD