First published on Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Last updated on Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Is your holiday planner summer-ready?
Temperatures are rising, with a heatwave predicted this weekend. And with June just around the corner, thoughts are turning to summer holidays. But is your holiday planner up to date and prepared? Are you relying on a paper calendar on the staff room wall? And what do you do about clashing requests?
Holiday planning software makes leave management simple and fair for everyone. With a single view of everyone’s schedule, you can manage conflicts and approve or deny holiday in one click. And your employees will appreciate you too. With a holiday booking software on their phone, they can request time off while they’re sitting at home on a travel website, chatting to their partner, or arranging their next weekend away.
‘Shadow workload’ affecting majority of workers
60% of Irish workers say their remits have unofficially expanded over the last 12 months. But without official acknowledgement, pay, or formal progression, this is leaving a bad taste in workers’ mouths. Professionals are working overtime and increasing AI usage to cope with an increased workload and faster pace of work.
Don’t let job dissatisfaction lead to higher staff turnover. You should look for the signs of stress and burnout before your best staff leave. The most common red flags are changes in behaviour. Look for patterns like increased lateness or absence, or conversely, longer hours and presenteeism. You could consider a clocking in and out system to monitor patterns and make sure everyone’s taking their breaks.
Two in five workers in Ireland are looking for a new job
According to new research, 39% of employees are currently looking for a new job. Nearly half of respondents said a lack of training or learning opportunities was the reason. Alongside retention, Irish employers have cited upskilling as one of their top workforce challenges of 2026.
Training and development are a vital part of retention strategy, especially if you employ hybrid or remote workers who may feel disconnected from the day to day. You can show you value your employees’ personal progression with regular check ins and planned development. Performance management software will empower your teams to reach their goals and make your performance review meetings more purposeful.
And that’s a wrap from me. Tune in next time for my take on the latest headlines and employment law stories, helping keep your business ahead!
