Dear Members and Friends, As you would expect questions are still coming into our HR Advisor about COVID-19 and the impact on business. Cait has compiled a list of FAQs which answers everything from employees heading abroad on summer holidays...

As businesses start re-opening their doors and we emerge from this global pandemic, many will face the hard reality that restarting their businesses or continuing to trade is no longer an option due to insolvency. Company directors must always bear...

Revenue has announced several measures to combat the effect of the COVID-19 crisis on businesses in Ireland. One such measure is the accelerated payment of the R&D credit which could free up thousands of euro for many businesses currently struggling...

As businesses begin to reopen, they are facing a number of challenges within the work environment when dealing with employees. This guide is aimed to aid employers in navigating these challenges while complying with all health safety and welfare obligations....

By Safann Mac Carthy There is no one on the planet that hasn’t been affected by Covid-19. While the sentiment that “everyone is in this together” might have made the duration a little more palatable, now that we appear to...

By Eileen Keane, Sales Director, Monread CRM We have all had to adapt in the last couple of weeks and working from home has become the default for all companies big and small. Our office is where we are, and...

By Martin Canny, Barrister, Law Library The recent Coronavirus outbreak has put unprecedent pressure on our country, its people and its businesses.  Many business owners have paid for “business interruption” insurance cover in the hope and expectation that their insurer...

By Cait Lynch, ISME HR ADVISOR Over the last few weeks HR and Management teams across the country have been operating in Crisis Management mode. Employers and HR have prioritised actions into four main categories: physical health and wellbeing, ensuring a...

When the Government announced funding for SMEs through the Local Enterprise Office network there were some associated challenges for small businesses. The Trading Online Voucher covers €2,500 which means many online services and advertising options are out of reach for...