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Full coverage: HR

Why workplaces should replace gyms and free beer with creches and menopause policies

Hertility founder and CEO Dr Helen O'Neill tells her children that "girls run the world". But many employers have yet to acknowledge the reality of life for their female colleagues.

Paul McArdle
28th Apr, 2025 - 6 min read

Accused of corporate espionage in Dublin, Deel launches three legal counterstrikes

In filings in Delaware, Deel presses for any court actions against it to be heard in Dublin first while denying all wrongdoing. New details about the case centred on alleged corporate “spy” Keith O’Brien have emerged.

Tom Lyons
27th Apr, 2025 - 4 min read

“No purpose served by punishing O’Brien”

The Dublin man at the heart of the corporate espionage allegations between rival US HR companies has avoided punishment for his contempt of a High Court order. He has learned the consequences of his actions, said the judge, and his cooperation "does him credit".

Alice Chambers
10th Apr, 2025 - 3 min read

Paul McArdle: How to identify—and deal with—a narcissistic boss

Thinking you can change the behaviour of a narcissist is flawed. They are master manipulators, you won't outmanoeuvre them. The overwhelming advice is to leave your job, if you can.

Paul McArdle
24th Mar, 2025 - 5 min read

Honeypots and spies: $13bn HR firm Rippling accuses rival Deel of “espionage” at Dublin office

The alleged spy "locked himself in a bathroom" when confronted before later "fleeing" Rippling's Temple Bar office. Rival Deel, a $12 billion firm, denies “all legal wrongdoing".

Tom Lyons
17th Mar, 2025 - 4 min read

Time to say goodbye? Knowing when to leave – and the right way to do it

Recruiters get more calls from candidates after the holidays, and I expect the usual post-Christmas rush. Here are some tips on how to navigate the process.

Paul McArdle
6th Jan, 2025 - 5 min read

Empowerment, localisation, and the keeper test: What employers can learn from Netflix

Netflix discovered that when they let people go who were average or good at their roles, they were left with high performers. These high performers excelled in what was now, by default, a high-performance culture.

Paul McArdle
12th Aug, 2024 - 4 min read

“The board wanted to fundraise more; I wanted to sell. I knew I wanted to move it along”

Two years ago, HR and employee engagement expert Aisling Teillard sold Our Tandem to Swiss-based beqom, moving to Switzerland in the process. She talks about the company, the sale process, and how AI will impact the future of HR.

Ian Kehoe
10th Jun, 2024 - 5 min read

Paul McArdle: If you are a manager, you are a recruiter

Using a recruiter does save you time but does not absolve you from outsourcing recruitment completely. You still need to invest time in the recruitment process.

Paul McArdle
29th Jan, 2024 - 4 min read

What happens when the tail wags the dog?

Star employees can become a law unto themselves. The longer you wait to address the situation, the more difficult it becomes to entangle.

Paul McArdle
24th Apr, 2023 - 6 min read
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