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The company plans to hire for up to 500 roles, bringing its total headcount in Ireland to around 5,500.Pharma giant Pfizer is embarking on a massive hiring spree as it makes a €1.2bn investment at its Grange Castle manufacturing site in Dublin.This is company’s biggest expansion investment in Ireland to date. There will be 400 to 500 jobs added, bringing Pfizer’s total headcount in the country to approximately 5,500.The funding injection will provide for a new facility built on the site premises at Grange Castle. Due for completion in 2027, this facility will double the capacity for biological drug substance manufacturing at the site.The investment will ensure that Pfizer has capacity for licensed and pipeline products in oncology, rare disease, inflammation and immunology and internal medicines.Pfizer made a €40m investment at the site last year and created <a href="https://www.siliconrepublic.com/jobs-news/pfizer-vaccine-manufactured-in-ireland">75 new jobs</a> when the Grange Castle facility was brought onto the company’s global Covid-19 manufacturing network.Pfizer’s other Irish manufacturing sites are in Newbridge, Co Kildare, and Ringaskiddy, Co Cork. These manufacture medicines and vaccines for conditions such as arthritis, inflammation, cancer, haemophilia, pain and stroke.The company’s total investment to date in Ireland now stands in excess of $9bn.Taoiseach Micheál Martin, TD, said the latest expansion news is “a considerable vote of confidence in the talent of our workforce and our economy”.“Pfizer has played an instrumental role during the pandemic. It is pleasing to see just how much scientific progress has been made over the last number of years, and I have no doubt that Ireland will continue to be at the forefront of scientific innovation.”Mike McDermott, chief global supply officer and executive VP at Pfizer, said the move “significantly strengthens” the pharma company’s operations in Ireland.“Grange Castle has played a critical role in our global Covid-19 vaccine network, and this investment for non-Covid licensed and pipeline products will help to further expand the site’s broad and robust capabilities.”To check out their jobs - <a href="https://pfizer.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PfizerCareers?locations=e2d3979e3af101cb6c9c1a59076c3890&amp;locations=e2d3979e3af101e291d71559076c3390">CLICK HERE </a><a href="https://www.pfizer.com/about/careers"></a><a href="https://www.pfizer.com/about/careers"></a><a href="https://www.pfizer.com/about/careers"></a>Source:<a href="https://www.siliconrepublic.com/jobs-news/pfizer-hiring-dublin-investment">https://www.siliconrepublic.com/jobs-news/pfizer-hiring-dublin-investment</a><a href="https://www.siliconrepublic.com/jobs-news/pfizer-hiring-dublin-investment"></a><a href="https://www.siliconrepublic.com/jobs-news/pfizer-hiring-dublin-investment"></a>

Pharma giant Pfizer is embarking on a massive hiring spree in Dublin

Thousands of families could be availing of a financial boost if they&#39;re working.The Working Family Payment, previously known as Family Income Supplement, is a weekly tax-free payment for employees with children. It supports people who are on low pay.

Even more people will be eligible to receive the payment from January as they have increased their income threshold.In the midst of the current <a href="https://www.rsvplive.ie/all-about/cost-of-living">cost of living</a> crisis, every little helps.Here&#39;s everything you need to know about the payment. Who is eligible?WFP is a tax-free weekly payment for employees who meet the following conditions:<ul><li>Work 38 or more hours per fortnight (in any combination of hours). You can combine your weekly hours with your spouse, civil partner or cohabitant&#39;s hours to meet this condition. You cannot use time spent in self-employment (or on Community Employment, Tús, JobBridge or the Rural Social Scheme) to meet this condition.</li><li>Your job is likely to last at least 3 months</li><li>You have at least one child who normally lives with you</li><li>You earn less than the WFP income limit set for your family size</li></ul> You must be employed, pay tax and PRSI in the Irish State. Under EU regulations you may be able to claim WFP if your children are living abroad and are dependent on you.WFP is paid for one year as long as you meet the conditions. It does not change if your earnings from work go up or down during that year. After 52 weeks, you can apply again for WFP. Some changes to your situation can affect your WFP. How much do I get paid?The Department of Social Protection will assess your household income in a means test. It compares your total income to the WFP income limit for your <a href="https://www.rsvplive.ie/life/family/">family </a>size.If you earn less than the WFP income limit, you may get WFP.Your WFP will be 60% of the difference between the WFP income limit for your family size and your assessable income. The combined income of a couple (who are married, in a civil partnership or cohabiting) is taken into account when calculating assessable income. For the information on the full WFP income limits, click <a href="https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/social_welfare_payments_to_families_and_children/family_income_supplement.html#l00aa6">here</a>. They will increase by €40 from January. How do I apply?To apply fill in an application form for Working Family Payment. You can get a copy of this form in your Intreo Centre or Social Welfare Branch Office.You can get help filling it in at an Intreo Centre, Social Welfare Branch Office or Citizens Information Centre.To make sure that your application for WFP is processed as quickly as possible, you should send your most recent <a href="https://www.rsvplive.ie/all-about/consumer">payslips </a>with your application form.You can apply for the Working Family Payment online at MyWelfare.ie if you have a MyGovID verified account.You will need to provide your bank details and information about your (and your partner’s) income and most recent payslips.

 Original Article: <a href="https://bit.ly/3Vve4S8">https://bit.ly/3Vve4S8</a>For more information on the additional needs payment: <a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/blog/additional-needs-payment-to-help-with-added-expenses-even-if-work">https://www.jobalert.ie/blog/additional-needs-payment-to-help-with-added-expenses-even-if-work</a>

The Working Family Payment

<h2>Did you know that you can apply for an Additional Needs Payment if you are struggling to pay for certain expenses from your weekely income if you are working, on a low income or getting social welfare payments.</h2><h2>What is the Additional Needs Payment?</h2>The Additional Needs Payment is a payment to help you with an expense that you cannot pay from your weekly income.You may get an Additional Needs Payment, if you are working and on a low income, or getting a social welfare payment.When you apply for the payment, your income and circumstances will be assessed to find out if you qualify.The Additional Needs Payment includes the Exceptional Needs and Urgent Needs payments.<h2>What can I get the Additional Needs Payment for?</h2>You can get the Additional Needs Payment to help you with an expense that you cannot pay from your weekly income. For example:• An increase in your fuel or electricity costs• Essential repairs to property, including motor vehicles and replacing household appliances and furniture• Funeral costs• Deposits for private rented accommodation• Bedding and cooking utensils, if you are setting up home for the first time• Food, clothing and shelter after an emergency event such as a fire or flood• Recurring travel costs to hospital• Visiting a relative in hospital or prisonThis is not a complete list, other expenses can be covered too.<h2>How to qualify for an Additional Needs Payment</h2>To qualify for an Additional Needs Payment, you must:Live in Ireland andHave an income below the &#39;weekly household income&#39; limit which is worked out depending on the size of your household/family.For example - Weekly Household Income Limits;<ul><li>Single person - €350</li><li>Couple with no children - €450</li><li>1 child - €551</li><li>2 children - €652</li><li>3 children- €753</li><li>4 children - €844</li><li>5 children - €970</li><li>6 children - €1,086</li><li>7 children- €1,222</li><li>8 children - €1,318</li></ul>When you apply for an Additional Needs Payments your application will be assessed by a Community Welfare Officer (CWO).The CWO will look at your circumstances and decide if you qualify for the payment.In some cases, the CWO can provide a payment if your income is above the weekly household income limit, but it will depend on your circumstances.How much is an Additional Needs Payment?There is no set rate for an Additional Needs Payment.The amount you get will depend on your circumstances and what you need help with.<h2>Examples</h2>The Department of Social Protection (DSP) has some <a href="https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/47dd9-examples-of-applications-for-the-additional-needs-payment/"></a>examples to explain how much they can pay - here&#39;s just a few;Repairing a car - Ivan and Niamh apply for assistance to cover the cost of repairing the car.They have 2 children. Ivan works 32 hours per week with household income of €630 per week. They have normal weekly outgoings of €610 per week for rent, utility bills, food, credit union loan, miscellaneous car expenses. Their car breaks down and they have received a quote of €1,200 (parts and labour) to repair it. The car is required for transport to and from work and taking children to and from school.The couple have applied to the credit union for a top up loan which has been refused. The couple have €250 in savings and an outstanding loan of €2,100 with the credit union.Income and expenses - AmountHousehold income €630 per weekHousehold outgoings €610 per weekDisposable income €20 per weekDecision: The Community Welfare Officer assists the couple with an Additional Needs Payment of €1,200.Repairing a boiler - Sean applies for assistance to cover the cost of repairing the boiler.Sean is a single parent with 3 school going children who works 30 hours per week in a local Supermarket. He has household income of €700 per week. The family&#39;s normal weekly outgoings are €650 per week for utility bills, loan repayments, food, miscellaneous car expenses and shopping.The boiler in their house has broken down and they have been quoted €1,500 to replace the necessary parts and labour. Sean has savings of €250, which he intended to use for a refill of oil.Income and expenses - AmountHousehold income €700 per weekHousehold outgoings €650 per weekDisposable income €50 per weekDecision: The Community Welfare Officer awards an Additional Needs Payment of €1,450.Electricity bills - Roman applies for assistance in meeting an increase in electricity bills.Roman is a person with Multiple Sclerosis getting Disability Allowance and he is having difficulty meeting his electricity bills following recent unit cost increases. The monthly energy costs have risen by €40. He is unable to reduce the energy usage due to his medical condition and he does not have any disposable income to cover it.Income and expenses - AmountHousehold income €208 per weekHousehold outgoings €208 per weekDisposable income €0 per weekDecision: In the circumstances, the Community Welfare Officer awards a Heating Supplement at €40 per month. In the event that the energy costs increase further, the Officer can increase the Heating Supplement payment to reflect same.Filling an oil tank - Siobhan applies for assistance to fill the oil tank at a cost of €700.Siobhan is a single parent with 4 children and has noticed an increase in the cost of everyday items including food and utility bills. Their household income is €368 per week. Her weekly outgoings are €350 - €368 per week. Previously, she had managed to put some money aside (€20 per week) towards a fill of heating oil but this has not been possible for many weeks.The oil tank is empty and she cannot afford to get it filled. One of her children has a condition that requires the house to be heated permanently.Income and expenses - AmountHousehold income €368 per weekHousehold outgoings €368 per weekDisposable income €0 per weekDecision: The Community Welfare Officer awards an Additional Needs Payment of €700 to cover the cost of the oil refill. As the child’s medical condition requires the house to be heated permanently, the Officer also provides Siobhan with heat supplement of €30 per week to assist in meeting the ongoing cost associated with it.<h2>How to apply for an Additional Needs Payment</h2>You can post your application for an Additional Needs Payment or make an appointment with your local CWO, if you prefer.If you post your application, the CWO may issue a payment or arrange an appointment to meet with you.<h3></h3><h2>How to get an Application Form</h2>You can download and fill-in the <a href="https://assets.gov.ie/24920/f93565af8bed495a817b8d7fbb18482a.pdf">application form for an Additional Needs Payment (SWA1)</a> and send it to your local Community Welfare Service.You can also get an application form at your <a href="https://www.gov.ie/en/collection/cb07d7-supplementary-welfare-allowance-swa-list-of-offices-administering-swa/">local Community Welfare Service</a> and fill it in there.Email cwsforms@welfare.ie and get a from posted to you.For general information about the Community Welfare Service and application forms phone: 0818 60 70 80<h2>What you Need to Provide when you Apply</h2>You will need some of the following to apply:<ul><li>PPS number for you and people in your family that are dependent on you such as your partner or children</li><li>Proof of your identity such as Public Services Card, Driving Licence or Passport</li><li>Proof of address such as a household bill</li><li>Proof of residency such as an Irish Residence Permit (IRP) or EU/EEA passport or national ID card</li><li>Proof of income and financial situation such as payslips and bank statements</li></ul><a href="https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/irish_social_welfare_system/personal_public_service_number.en.html"></a>For general information about the Community Welfare Service phone: 0818 60 70 80There are also additional supports, tax and social welfare measures to help employees with low income households;<h2>Working Family Payment</h2>Working Family Payment (formerly known as Family Income Supplement (FIS)) is a weekly tax-free payment that gives help to those on low pay. It is available to employees with children.<h2>Getting social welfare payments</h2>In certain circumstances, you are allowed to keep social welfare payments (or at least part of them) when you start work. For example:If you work part-time up to 3 days per week you may be entitled to retain part of your Jobseeker&#39;s Benefit or Jobseeker&#39;s Allowance. If you are getting One-Parent Family Payment you are allowed to earn a certain amount each week and keep your payment. If you are getting a means-tested disability payment, such as Disability Allowance or Blind Pension, you may earn a certain amount from work without it affecting your payment. If you are getting Illness Benefit (for at least 6 months) or Invalidity Pension you can apply for Partial Capacity Benefit and keep part of your payment, depending on how restricted your capacity for work is.<h2>Back to Work Enterprise Allowance</h2>Under the Back to Enterprise Work Allowance, you can become self-employed and keep a certain amount of your social welfare payment.<h2>Retaining Rent Supplement</h2>If you have been unemployed or not in full-time employment for at least 12 months and are assessed as in need of housing under the Rental Accommodation Scheme you may be entitled to retain your Rent Supplement.<h2>Retaining Medical Card</h2>If you are unemployed and you are returning to full-time or part-time work, you can keep your medical card for 3 years provided you have been getting one of the following for 12 months or more:Jobseeker&#39;s BenefitJobseeker&#39;s AllowanceOne-Parent Family PaymentIllness BenefitDisability AllowanceBlind Pension orHave been on an employment incentive scheme or educational opportunity schemeIf you take up full-time employment you will retain your medical card for 3 years from the date you start work. If you take up part-time employment the three-year period starts from the date your income exceeds the relevant medical card guideline.<h2>Tax and PRSI</h2>If you are on low pay you may not be liable to pay any tax because your tax credits and reliefs are more than or equal to the amount of tax you are due to pay. People with an income below €13,000 do not pay the Universal Social Charge (USC).People aged 65 and over are subject to the same general tax rules as everyone else but they do get tax exemption limits below which they pay no tax and some extra tax credits. Revenue&#39;s information leaflet Tax Exemption and Marginal Relief (IT 8) (pdf) gives information on available exemption limits and tax relief.If you have overpaid income tax or Universal Social Charge, then you can claim a tax refund. Further information about tax is also available from Revenue.If you earn between €38 and €352 you do not have to pay PRSI. <a href="https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/social_welfare_payments_and_work/help_with_low_pay.html"></a>Source: <a href="https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/supplementary_welfare_schemes/additional_needs_payment.html">Citizens Information </a><a href="https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/supplementary_welfare_schemes/additional_needs_payment.html"></a>and also <a href="https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/social_welfare_payments_and_work/help_with_low_pay.html">HERE</a>

Additional Needs Payment to Help with Added Expenses even if Working

Right to request remote work for all workers to be introduced through the DCEDIY Work Life Balance BillA new law aimed at giving employees the right to request remote work is to be included in The Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022 which is expected to be signed into law by the end of the year.Under the bill, the grounds for refusal will be replaced by an obligation on the employer to consider both their needs and the needs of employees when assessing a request. Employers will also be required to have regard to the new code of practice and a complaint can be taken to the Workplace Relations Commission where an employer hasn&#39;t complied with the code.The Bill will transpose the EU Work Life Balance Directive (Directive) into Irish law and provide additional statutory entitlements to parents and carers also in support of a better work life balance, such as;•	The introduction of five days unpaid leave per year to provide care or support to certain categories of people.•	A right for parents and carers to request flexible working arrangements for caring purposes.•	The extension of the current entitlement to breastfeeding breaks under the Maternity Protection Acts from six months to two years.<a href="https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/bills/bill/2022/92/"></a><h2><a href="https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/bills/bill/2022/92/"></a></h2><h2>In a recent announcement the Government said the legislative right to request remote working would be fast-tracked</h2>Agreement between the Tánaiste and Minister O’Gorman also provides greater certainty for workers and employers, with plans to further extend flexible work to all workers following a review of the legislation in two years.The Government approved the integration of the Right to Request Remote Work for all workers into the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill which is expected to be delivered by the end of the year. The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar TD, and the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman TD, together agreed that amending the Work Life Balance Bill is the most efficient and practical way to introduce the right to request remote work to all workers.Welcoming the Government decision the Tánaiste said:<blockquote>“The Right to Request Remote Work is an important item on my agenda to improve workers’ rights and modernise the world of work. “The benefits of remote working are obvious – less commuting, fewer transport emissions, better quality of life with more time with family and friends. New job opportunities will be created for people who want to live in rural Ireland, for people with disabilities and for people with caring responsibilities. Smaller towns and villages across Ireland will benefit from new investment, increased footfall and local spend.“I am pleased that the Government and my colleague Minister O’Gorman has agreed to include this important new legal right for all workers in the Work Life Balance Bill which is already well advanced in the Oireachtas. Our collaboration on this legislation shows the commitment across Government to develop fairer, safer and more attractive workplaces.” </blockquote>Integrating the Right to Request Remote Work for all workers into the Work Life Balance Bill means that employers and employees will now be making and considering requests for flexible or remote working under one piece of legislation and one Code of Practice to be developed by the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC). This will streamline the process and will help avoid inconsistencies and confusion. Under the new legislation employees will have a legal right to request remote working from their employer. In addition, employers will now be required to have regard to the Code of Practice when considering requests. The Code of Practice will be established on a statutory footing and, it is expected that this Code will include guidance to employers and employees on their obligations regarding compliance. Minister O’Gorman said<blockquote>“The Tánaiste and I have reflected on the recommendations of the Pre-Legislative Scrutiny Reports of both Bills, and input from stakeholders, including observations made in this House, and it is clear that integrating the relevant legislative provisions of the Right to Request Remote Working Bill into the Work Life Balance Bill represents a practical way forward. “I am conscious that many employers who went to great lengths to accommodate flexible working during the pandemic are now working out the extent to which it can be part of their businesses in the longer term. However, we will keep this legislation under review. That is why I also intend to introduce a provision in the Bill for the flexible working provisions to be reviewed after two years, including a consideration of extending the entitlement to a right to request flexible working to all employees.” </blockquote> This new law on the Right to Request Remote Work adds to other workers’ rights that the Government is introducing, which include Statutory Sick Pay, a new Public Holiday in February, the Tips Act and the move to a National Living Wage. <ul></ul>Source: <a href="https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/news-and-events/department-news/2022/november/202211092.html">https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/news-and-events/department-news/2022/november/202211092.html</a><a href="https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/news-and-events/department-news/2022/november/202211092.html"></a>9th November 2022You can read the full bill here;<a href="https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/bills/bill/2022/92/">https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/bills/bill/2022/92/</a>

Legislative Right to Request Remote Working to be Fast-Tracked

<h2>According to a survey of chief financial officers, retaining and attracting the right talent is one of the biggest risks facing businesses in the year ahead.</h2>The research was carried out by Deloitte among 1,151 CFOs based in 15 countries across Europe, including Ireland.The findings differ from the previous survey carried out earlier this year, in which the economic outlook and geopolitical risks ranked as the top two risks.In order to attract and retain talent, 85% of the CFOs surveyed said they are rolling out flexible working patterns.Meanwhile, 69% said they are reviewing their total reward offering, 68% are investing in wellbeing and assistance programmes, and 59% are investing in sustainability initiatives - such as measures to reduce their carbon footprint. (Source <a href="https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2022/1114/1336114-retaining-and-attracting-talent-a-top-concern-for-cfos/">RTE</a>)If you sense your business is at risk of losing top talent, you need to move fast to shore up your employee retention strategies. Here are 14 areas where deliberate action can help boost employees’ job satisfaction and increase your ability to hold onto valued workers:<h4> 1. Onboarding and orientation</h4>Every new hire should be set up for success from the start. Your onboarding process should teach new employees not only about the job but also about the company culture and how they can contribute to and thrive in it. Don’t skimp on this critical first step. The training and support you provide from day one, whether in person or virtually, can set the tone for the employee’s entire tenure at your firm.<h4> 2. Mentorship programs</h4>Pairing a new employee with a mentor is a great component to add to your extended onboarding process, especially in a remote work environment. Mentors can welcome newcomers into the company, offer guidance and be a sounding board.  And it’s a win-win: New team members learn the ropes from experienced employees, and, in return, they offer a fresh viewpoint to their mentors.But don’t limit mentorship opportunities to new employees. Your existing staff — and your overall employee retention outlook and team’s job satisfaction — can significantly benefit from mentor-mentee relationships.<h4> 3. Employee compensation</h4>It’s essential for companies to pay their employees competitive compensation if they can afford it, which means employers need to evaluate and adjust salaries where applicable and possible. Even if your business can’t increase pay right now, consider whether you could provide other forms of compensation, such as bonuses, time off or flexible options. Don’t forget about reviewing the possibility of providing health care benefits and retirement plans, which can help raise employees’ job satisfaction, too.<h4> 4. Perks</h4>Perks can make your workplace stand out to potential new hires and re-engage current staff while boosting employee morale. According to research, flexible schedules and remote work options are the perks many professionals value most. In addition, paid parental leave is a big plus.<h4> 5. Wellness offerings</h4>Keeping employees fit — mentally, physically and financially — is just good business. Many leading employers expanded and improved their wellness offerings during the pandemic to help employees feel supported and prioritize their well-being. Stress management programs, retirement planning services and reimbursement for fitness classes are just some examples of what your business might consider providing to employees.<h4> 6. Communication</h4>The shift to hybrid and remote work has underscored the importance of good workplace communication. Your direct reports, whether they work on-site or remotely, should feel they can come to you with ideas, questions and concerns at any time. And as a leader, you need to make sure you’re doing your part to help promote timely, constructive and positive communication across the entire team. Make sure you proactively connect with each team member on a regular basis, too, to get a sense of their workload and job satisfaction.<h4> 7. Continuous feedback on performance</h4>Many employers are abandoning the annual <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/blog/management-tips/rethinking-performance-reviews-from-frequency-to-format"></a>performance reviews in favor of more frequent meetings with team members. In these one-on-one meetings, you can talk with your employees about their short- and long-term professional goals and help them visualize their future with the company. While you should never make promises you can’t keep, talk through potential career advancement scenarios together and lay out a realistic plan for reaching those goals.<h4> 8. Training and development</h4>As part of providing continuous feedback on performance, you can help employees identify areas for professional growth, such as the need to learn new skills, this is<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/blog/the-future-of-work/5-ways-to-upskill-your-team-and-prepare-them-for-the-future-of-work"></a> especially important today as technology continues to change how we work. When people upskill, they gain new abilities and competencies as business requirements evolve.Make it a priority to invest in your workers’ professional development. Give them time to attend virtual conferences, provide tuition reimbursement or pay for continuing education, again if it&#39;s possible remembering there may be tax breaks on these expenses or grants.  <h4> 9. Recognition and rewards systems</h4>Every person wants to feel appreciated for the work they do. And in today’s “anywhere workforce,” an employer’s gratitude can make an especially big impact. So be sure to thank your direct reports who go the extra mile and explain how their hard work helps the organization.<h4> 10. Work-life balance</h4>A healthy work-life balance is essential to job satisfaction. People need to know their managers understand they have lives outside of work — and recognize that maintaining balance can be even more challenging when working from home. Encourage employees to set boundaries and take their vacation time. And if late nights are necessary to wrap up a project, consider giving them extra time off to compensate.<h4> 11. Flexible work arrangements</h4>Many companies understand that even though they have reopened their offices, some of their employees still prefer to work remotely, at least part-time. Not having that option might even spur employees to resign. A recent <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/blog/management-tips/are-workers-ready-to-return-to-the-office">Robert Half survey</a> found that half of professionals working from home would look for a new job if they were required to return to the office full time.So think sooner than later about what you can offer employees if remote work on a permanent basis isn’t an option. A compressed workweek? Flextime? Or maybe a partial telecommuting option? All of the above can help relieve stress for your team — and boost employee retention.<h4> 12. Effective change management</h4>Beyond all the recent disruption due to the pandemic, every workplace has to deal with change, good and bad. And employees look to leadership for insight and reassurance during these times. If your organization is going through a big shift, keeping your team as informed as possible helps ease anxieties and manage the rumor mill. Make big announcements either individually or in a group call or meeting, and allow time for questions.<h4> 13. An emphasis on teamwork</h4>You should encourage all your employees, not just star players, to contribute ideas and solutions. <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/blog/management-tips/the-value-of-teamwork-in-the-workplace"></a>Create opportunities for collaboration, accommodating individuals’ work styles and giving everyone the latitude to make decisions and course corrections if needed.<h4> 14. Acknowledgement of milestones, big and small</h4>A final tip for promoting employee retention is to shine a light on notable achievements. Whether your team finishes ahead of the deadline on a major project or a worker reaches a five-year work anniversary, seize the opportunity to mark the milestone together. Even if you need to celebrate virtually, it can be a meaningful and memorable moment for everyone.The 14 employee retention strategies outlined above are just some ways to help increase your team members’ job satisfaction. Be sure to re-evaluate your efforts regularly. That includes staying current on market standards for salary and benefits and best practices for developing an attractive workplace culture and strong manager-employee relations.Some team members will inevitably leave your organization sooner than you’d like. But you can at least make their decision a little tougher. And if those employees leave your firm knowing they were valued and supported, they’ll likely say good things about your business and, perhaps, even come back to work for you one day.(<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/blog/management-tips/effective-employee-retention-strategies">Original source</a>)<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/blog/management-tips/effective-employee-retention-strategies"></a>

Retaining and Attracting the Right Talent, a Big Risk in the Year Ahead

Intreo is Ireland’s public employment service of the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection. This guide gives a brief overview of the wide range of supports and schemes which Intreo provides to you as a jobseeker &amp; for those currently employed. You can get more information from the web links given.There are six main parts to this guide:1. Intreo Service and how it can help you2. Supports to help you find work3. Training and education supports4. Income supports for working people5. Additional supports for people with a disability6. Other benefitsThis guide was produced by the Employer Relations Division at the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection.It is intended as a guide only. It is not a legal interpretation of information.For more information on all the schemes and services in this booklet, please visit www.welfare.ie or call into your local Intreo Centre.1. Intreo and how it can help you Intreo is a single point of contact for all employment and income supports and is part of the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection. It offers practical, tailored employment services and supports to you as a person looking for a job (a jobseeker) and employers. As a jobseeker, Intreo provides you with:• employment services and income supports in one place, • expert assistance and advice on employment, training and personal development opportunities from a person called a case officer,• a focus on your individual needs to help you enter or reenter the workforce, • access to job vacancies using www.jobsireland.ie, and• information on the full range of income supports provided by Intreo including:»Jobseekers’ payments,»Back to Work payments,»Back to Education payments, and»One-Parent family payments 2. Supports to help you find workIntroductionThis section tells you about eight helpful jobseeker supports and how Intreo staff can offer support to you.1. JobsIreland.ie is Intreo’s free online job advertising and recruitment service for job candidates and employers. All jobseekers can access JobsIreland.ie services. Here you can: • register and complete your profile (personal and work details) to search for jobs, • look for the best positions for you, • get matched with suitable vacancies, and • apply for them online.Visit <a href="www.jobsireland.ie">www.jobsireland.ie</a> for more information and to register. 2. European Employment Services (EURES) European Employment Services, or EURES, is a network of advisors who give information and advice on searching for a job in the EU or European Economic Area (EEA).EURES advisors can:• help you make contact with European employers,• supply practical, general information on living and working conditions in another EU/EEA country, andprovide financial support in some cases, for example: »for travelling to an interview, »to relocate to another country, »to recognise your qualifications, and »for language training 3. Youth Employment Support Scheme (YESS) The Youth Employment Support Scheme (YESS) is a work experience placement scheme for young jobseekers. It provides the opportunity to learn basic work and social skills in a supportive environment. To apply: • you must be aged between 18 and 24,• be unemployed for at least 12 months or face significant barriers to employment, and• you must also be in receipt of one of a number of qualifying social welfare payments. Find a list of these payments using the link below. To qualify: • YESS participants must work 24 hours a week. YESS placements are for 3 months at first, and there is an option to extend this for a further 3 months. This helps young people to gain valuable work experience. 4. Community Employment (CE)Community Employment is designed to help long-term jobseekers get back to work by offering part-time and temporary placements in jobs in local communities. To qualify for Community Employment:• you must have been getting qualifying social welfare payments for 12 months or more. Find a list of these payments using the link below.When you are on Community Employment:• you work on average 19.5 hours a week, and• you can take up other part-time work during your CE placement.For further information, visit <a href="www.welfare.ie/CE">www.welfare.ie/CE </a>5. TúsTús is a community work placement. It provides short-term working opportunities for unemployed people. The work is designed to help the community, and it is with community and voluntary organisations. To qualify for Tús you must:• have been continuously unemployed for 12 months, and • currently be getting a Jobseeker’s Allowance payment, or• be in receipt of a Jobseeker’s Transitional payment (JST), no qualifying period applies for JST.For further information, visit <a href="www.welfare.ie/TUS">www.welfare.ie/TUS</a>6. JobsPlusJobsPlus is a payment to encourage employers to employ jobseekers who have been unemployed for 12 months or more and who satisfy certain conditions. See these conditions for jobseekers on the link below.These payments are either €7,500 or €10,000 and Intreo pays employers directly. For further information, visit <a href="www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/JobsPlus-Jobseekers.aspx">www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/JobsPlus-Jobseekers.aspx</a>7. Short-Term Enterprise Allowance (STEA)The Short-Term Enterprise Allowance helps you to start your own business if you are getting Jobseeker’s Benefit. The Short-Term Enterprise Allowance:• replaces your Jobseeker’s Benefit with a weekly payment of a similar amount, and • is paid to you for the remainder of your Jobseeker’s Benefit claim period.For further information, <a href="visit www.welfare.ie/STEA">visit www.welfare.ie/STEA</a>8. Back to Work Enterprise Allowance (BTWEA)Back to Work Enterprise Allowance is a payment that that allows long-term jobseekers to keep their social welfare payment while setting up a business. • You may get your full social welfare payment in the first year and 75% in the second year. To qualify for the Back to Work Enterprise Allowance, you must:• set up a self-employment business that has been approved by a case officer, and • be in receipt of Jobseeker’s Allowance or Jobseeker’s Benefit with an underlying entitlement to Jobseeker’s Allowance for at least 9 months or one of the other qualifying payments for at least 12 months. Find a list of these payments using the link below.For further information,<a href="visit www.welfare.ie/BTWEA"> visit www.welfare.ie/BTWEA</a>Training and education supportsIntroductionThis section tells you about four supports Intreo provides for training and education to help jobseekers to find employment.1. Back to Education Allowance (BTEA)This programme allows you to take part in full-time educational courses (at 2nd or 3rd level) to get qualifications that will help you to find a job.To qualify for Back To Education Allowance, you must be:• recommended by a case officer, • meet the age criteria, • be in receipt of certain social welfare payments, and • accepted onto a qualifying course. (Find list of these course using the link here 👇🏽For further information, visit www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/353_Back-to-Education-Allowance.aspx2. Approved Training Course – Education &amp; Training Boards (ETBs)Places on approved training courses (ETB) are open to all.If you are receiving a payment and are accepted on an approved training course. You will receive a training allowance from the ETB for the period of the course.More info : <a href="http://www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/Courses-for-the-Unemployed.aspx">http://www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/Courses-for-the-Unemployed.aspx</a>3. Part-Time Education Option (PTEO)PTEO allows you to keep your Jobseeker’s Allowance or Benefit while you attend a part-time day, evening or distance education or training course.• You must request approval from your local Intreo Centre or Social Welfare Office before starting a course.For further information, visit <a href="http://www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/Part-Time-Education-Option.aspx">http://www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/Part-Time-Education-Option.aspx</a>4. Adult Literacy ServicesIf you would like to improve your reading, writing, spelling or maths skills, the National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) provides information on free courses nationwide. You can learn in your local ETB or over the phone or online with NALA. Freephone 1800 20 20 65 for more information, or use the link here.For further information, visit <a href="www.nala.ie">www.nala.ie</a>4. Income supports for working peopleIntroductionThis section tells you about four supports Intreo provides for working people.1. Benefit of Work EstimatorThe ‘Benefit of Work Estimator’ is a new online service that is quick to use and tells you how your income may change if you are on a social welfare payment. You can’t be identified by using this service.The Estimator includes the following payments: • Disability Allowance,• Blind Pension, • Partial Capacity Benefit (you must change to this payment from Illness Benefit and Invalidity Pension before work ),• Jobseeker Payment, and • One Parent Family.For further information, visit <a href="www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/Ready-Reckoner.aspx">www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/Ready-Reckoner.aspx</a>To use the Benefit of Work Estimator, visit <a href="www.mywelfare.ie">www.mywelfare.ie</a><a href="www.mywelfare.ie"></a>2. Working Family Payment (WFP)Working Family Payment (previously known as Family Income Supplement) is a weekly tax-free payment. It is available to employees with at least one dependent child. For further information, visit <a href="www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/Part-Time-Job-Incentive.aspx">www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/Part-Time-Job-Incentive.aspx</a>To qualify for Working Family Payment:• your average weekly family income must be below a certain amount for your family size, and • you must be working at least 19 hours a week or 38 hours every 2 weeks For further information, visit <a href="www.welfare.ie/WFP">www.welfare.ie/WFP</a><a href="www.welfare.ie/WFP"></a> 3. Back to Work Family Dividend (BTWFD)This scheme provides financial support to people with children receiving a jobseeker’s payment or One-Parent Family Payment (OFP) and who end their claim to take up employment or self- employment. If you meet the eligibility criteria of the scheme, you will be entitled to a weekly payment for up to two years after ending (closing) your social welfare claim.For further information, visit <a href="www.welfare.ie/BTWFD">www.welfare.ie/BTWFD</a> 4. Part-time Job Incentive Scheme (PTJI)This scheme allows long-term jobseekers who take up part- time work - less than 24 hours a week- and get a special weekly allowance instead of their jobseeker’s payment. You can stay on the scheme for one year, then it may be extended. You must continue to look for full-time work. It is intended to be a stepping stone to get full-time work. For further information, visit <a href="www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/Part-Time-Job-Incentive.aspx">www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/Part-Time-Job-Incentive.aspx</a>5. Additional supports for people with a disabilityIntroductionThis section tells you about eight additional supports Intreo provides for people with a disability to help those who want to find employment.1. Make Work Pay changes Many people with disabilities would like to work and most people who get disability payments find that work pays better than social welfare. Changes introduced in 2017 mean it is easier for people with disabilities to explore work options and maintain key benefits when working. You can keep your free travel pass for as long as you qualify for Disability Allowance or Blind Pension, and for up to five years after you take up work and no longer qualify for these payments. If your main income support is Disability Allowance or Blind Person’s Pension and you start work, you can: • earn up to a certain amount each week and keep your full payment. Anything other than this amount will be taken into account when we assess your payment.For further information, visit <a href="www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/Make-Work-Pay.aspx">www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/Make-Work-Pay.aspx</a><a href="www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/Make-Work-Pay.aspx"></a>2. Partial Capacity BenefitWe pay Partial Capacity Benefit if you cannot work to your full capacity, but you have permission from the Department to return to work. The rate of payment is based on the medical assessment of your incapacity to work.For further information, visit <a href="www.welfare.ie/PCB3">www.welfare.ie/PCB3</a>.Personal Reader Grant This grant provides funding for a personal reader to help a blind or visually impaired person with their work (up to 640 hours a year).For further information, visit <a href="www.welfare.ie/PRG4">www.welfare.ie/PRG4</a>. EmployAbility ServiceThe EmployAbility Service can help if you have a disability and wish to take up paid employment or you require assistance to find a job. The EmployAbility Service:• provides a professional job matching service to help ensure successful recruitment, • provides ongoing support for both the employer and employee throughout employment, and • advises and provides information on additional employment supports. For further information, visit <a href="www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/EmployAbility-Service.aspx">www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/EmployAbility-Service.aspx</a>5. Wage Subsidy Scheme (WSS)The Wage Subsidy Scheme provides financial incentives to private sector employers to employ people with a disability who work 21 hours a week or more, up to a maximum of 39 hours a week. An employee with a disability on the WSS has the same conditions of employment as other employees.For further information, visit <a href="www.welfare.ie/WSS 6">www.welfare.ie/WSS 6</a>. Job Interviewer Interpreter Grant SchemeThe Job Interview Interpreter Grant provides funding to hard-of-hearing job candidates to allow them to hire a sign language interpreter for a job interview. You need to:• ask your interviewer to sign and stamp your Job Interview Interpreter Application Form at the time of the interview.You can also:• apply for funding to cover the costs of your employer hiring an interpreter to help you during your induction period.For further information, visit <a href="www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/Job-Interview-Interpreter-Grant.aspx7">www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/Job-Interview-Interpreter-Grant.aspx7</a>. Employee Retention Grant SchemeThis scheme helps keep you in employment if you get an illness, condition or impairment that affects your ability to do your job. Your employer can use this funding to:• identify accommodation and/or training to enable you to stay in your current position, or • re-train you so that they can take up another position within the company.For further information, visit <a href="www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/Employee-Retention-Scheme.aspx">www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/Employee-Retention-Scheme.aspx</a><a href="www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/Employee-Retention-Scheme.aspx"></a>8. Workplace Equipment Adaptation GrantThis grant provides funding for an employee with a disability to make their workplace equipment more accessible if they have or develop a disability. For further information, visit <a href="www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/Workplace-Equipment-Adaptation-Grant.aspx">www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/Workplace-Equipment-Adaptation-Grant.aspx</a>6. Other benefitsIntroductionThis section tells you about five other benefits and supports that Intreo provides to help jobseekers.1. Supplementary Welfare Allowance (SWA)Supplementary Welfare Allowance is a basic income support to eligible people who are not able to meet their own and their dependents’ needs through no fault of their own.SWA usually consists of:• a basic payment, and/or• a supplement (payment) for certain expenses a person may not be able to meet.If you have claimed a social welfare benefit or pension but it has not yet been paid and you have no other income, you may: • qualify for SWA while you are waiting for your payment.For further information, visit <a href="www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/Supplementary-Welfare-Allowance.aspx">www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/Supplementary-Welfare-Allowance.aspx</a>2. Rent SupplementIf you are having difficulty paying your rent, you may qualify for Rent Supplement if you meet qualifying conditions. Find a list of these using the link below. The Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) is a form of social housing support for people who have a long-term housing need. HAP will eventually replace long-term Rent Supplement.For further information, visit <a href="www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/Rent-Supplement.aspx">www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/Rent-Supplement.aspx</a>3. Keeping your medical card when you return to work If you are unemployed and you are returning to full-time or part-time work, you may be able to keep your medical card for 3 years if you have been getting some full-rate payments for 12 months or more.For further information, visit <a href="www2.hse.ie/medical-cards/">www2.hse.ie/medical-cards/</a>4. Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS)MABS provides detailed advice on managing your debts. It can advise you during negotiations with creditors, including repayment options. It can also give you information on what to do if you are behind on your rent. For further information, visit <a href="www.mabs.ie">www.mabs.ie</a>5. Voluntary work optionIf you do voluntary work in Ireland, you may continue to qualify for a jobseeker’s payment providing you are still available for, and genuinely seeking, full-time work. You must apply for this through your local Intreo Centre.For further information, visit <a href="www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/Voluntary-Work-Option_holder.aspx">www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/Voluntary-Work-Option_holder.aspx</a> Original post: <a href="https://www.gov.ie/pdf/?file=https://assets.gov.ie/43969/bc0244a3e6e84f5a9e1687c12a3cdda4.pdf#page=null">https://www.gov.ie/pdf/?file=https://assets.gov.ie/43969/bc0244a3e6e84f5a9e1687c12a3cdda4.pdf#page=null</a>

Social Welfare - A guide for jobseekers and Workers

Louise Emerson

Intreo is Ireland’s public employment service of the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection. This guide gives a brief overview of the wide range of supports and schemes which Intreo provides to you as a jobseeker. You can get more information from the web links given.There are six main parts to this guide:1. Intreo Service and how it can help you2. Supports to help you find work3. Training and education supports4. Income supports for working people5. Additional supports for people with a disability6. Other benefitsThis guide was produced by the Employer Relations Division at the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection.It is intended as a guide only. It is not a legal interpretation of information.For more information on all the schemes and services in this booklet, please visit www.welfare.ie or call into your local Intreo Centre.1. Intreo and how it can help you

Intreo is a single point of contact for all employment and income supports and is part of the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection. It offers practical, tailored employment services and supports to you as a person looking for a job (a jobseeker) and employers. 

As a jobseeker, Intreo provides you with:• employment services and income supports in one place, • expert assistance and advice on employment, training and personal development opportunities from a person called a case officer,• a focus on your individual needs to help you enter or reenter the workforce, • access to job vacancies using www.jobsireland.ie, and• information on the full range of income supports provided by Intreo including:»Jobseekers’ payments,»Back to Work payments,»Back to Education payments, and»One-Parent family payments

2. Supports to help you find work
IntroductionThis section tells you about eight helpful jobseeker supports and how Intreo staff can offer support to you.1. JobsIreland.ie is Intreo’s free online job advertising and recruitment service for job candidates and employers. All jobseekers can access JobsIreland.ie services. Here you can: • register and complete your profile (personal and work details) to search for jobs, • look for the best positions for you, • get matched with suitable vacancies, and • apply for them online.Visit <a href="www.jobsireland.ie">www.jobsireland.ie</a> for more information and to register.
2. European Employment Services (EURES)European Employment Services, or EURES, is a network of advisors who give information and advice on searching for a job in the EU or European Economic Area (EEA).EURES advisors can:• help you make contact with European employers,• supply practical, general information on living and working conditions in another EU/EEA country, andprovide financial support in some cases, for example: »for travelling to an interview, »to relocate to another country, »to recognise your qualifications, and »for language training

3. Youth Employment Support Scheme (YESS)

The Youth Employment Support Scheme (YESS) is a work experience placement scheme for young jobseekers. It provides the opportunity to learn basic work and social skills in a supportive environment. To apply: • you must be aged between 18 and 24,• be unemployed for at least 12 months or face significant barriers to employment, and• you must also be in receipt of one of a number of qualifying social welfare payments. Find a list of these payments using the link below. To qualify: • YESS participants must work 24 hours a week. YESS placements are for 3 months at first, and there is an option to extend this for a further 3 months. This helps young people to gain valuable work experience.

4. Community Employment (CE)Community Employment is designed to help long-term jobseekers get back to work by offering part-time and temporary placements in jobs in local communities. To qualify for Community Employment:• you must have been getting qualifying social welfare payments for 12 months or more. Find a list of these payments using the link below.When you are on Community Employment:• you work on average 19.5 hours a week, and• you can take up other part-time work during your CE placement.For further information, visit <a href="www.welfare.ie/CE">www.welfare.ie/CE </a>5. TúsTús is a community work placement. It provides short-term working opportunities for unemployed people. The work is designed to help the community, and it is with community and voluntary organisations. To qualify for Tús you must:• have been continuously unemployed for 12 months, and • currently be getting a Jobseeker’s Allowance payment, or• be in receipt of a Jobseeker’s Transitional payment (JST), no qualifying period applies for JST.For further information, visit <a href="www.welfare.ie/TUS">www.welfare.ie/TUS</a>
6. JobsPlusJobsPlus is a payment to encourage employers to employ jobseekers who have been unemployed for 12 months or more and who satisfy certain conditions. See these conditions for jobseekers on the link below.These payments are either €7,500 or €10,000 and Intreo pays employers directly. For further information, visit <a href="www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/JobsPlus-Jobseekers.aspx">www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/JobsPlus-Jobseekers.aspx</a>

7. Short-Term Enterprise Allowance (STEA)The Short-Term Enterprise Allowance helps you to start your own business if you are getting Jobseeker’s Benefit. The Short-Term Enterprise Allowance:• replaces your Jobseeker’s Benefit with a weekly payment of a similar amount, and • is paid to you for the remainder of your Jobseeker’s Benefit claim period.For further information, <a href="visit www.welfare.ie/STEA">visit www.welfare.ie/STEA</a>8. Back to Work Enterprise Allowance (BTWEA)Back to Work Enterprise Allowance is a payment that that allows long-term jobseekers to keep their social welfare payment while setting up a business. • You may get your full social welfare payment in the first year and 75% in the second year. To qualify for the Back to Work Enterprise Allowance, you must:• set up a self-employment business that has been approved by a case officer, and • be in receipt of Jobseeker’s Allowance or Jobseeker’s Benefit with an underlying entitlement to Jobseeker’s Allowance for at least 9 months or one of the other qualifying payments for at least 12 months. Find a list of these payments using the link below.For further information,<a href="visit www.welfare.ie/BTWEA"> visit www.welfare.ie/BTWEA</a> 

Training and education supportsIntroductionThis section tells you about four supports Intreo provides for training and education to help jobseekers to find employment.1. Back to Education Allowance (BTEA)This programme allows you to take part in full-time educational courses (at 2nd or 3rd level) to get qualifications that will help you to find a job.To qualify for Back To Education Allowance, you must be:• recommended by a case officer, • meet the age criteria, • be in receipt of certain social welfare payments, and • accepted onto a qualifying course. (Find list of these course using the link here 👇🏽For further information, visit www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/353_Back-to-Education-Allowance.aspx2. Approved Training Course – Education &amp; Training Boards (ETBs)Places on approved training courses (ETB) are open to all.If you are receiving a payment and are accepted on an approved training course. You will receive a training allowance from the ETB for the period of the course.More info : <a href="http://www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/Courses-for-the-Unemployed.aspx">http://www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/Courses-for-the-Unemployed.aspx</a>

3. Part-Time Education Option (PTEO)PTEO allows you to keep your Jobseeker’s Allowance or Benefit while you attend a part-time day, evening or distance education or training course.• You must request approval from your local Intreo Centre or Social Welfare Office before starting a course.For further information, visit <a href="http://www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/Part-Time-Education-Option.aspx">http://www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/Part-Time-Education-Option.aspx</a>4. Adult Literacy Services<a href="http://www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/Part-Time-Education-Option.aspx"></a>If you would like to improve your reading, writing, spelling or maths skills, the National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) provides information on free courses nationwide. You can learn in your local ETB or over the phone or online with NALA. Freephone 1800 20 20 65 for more information, or use the link here.For further information, visit <a href="www.nala.ie">www.nala.ie</a><a href="www.nala.ie"></a><a href="www.nala.ie"></a>4. Income supports for working peopleIntroductionThis section tells you about four supports Intreo provides for working people.1. Benefit of Work EstimatorThe ‘Benefit of Work Estimator’ is a new online service that is quick to use and tells you how your income may change if you are on a social welfare payment. You can’t be identified by using this service.The Estimator includes the following payments: • Disability Allowance,• Blind Pension, • Partial Capacity Benefit (you must change to this payment from Illness Benefit and Invalidity Pension before work ),• Jobseeker Payment, and • One Parent Family.For further information, visit <a href="www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/Ready-Reckoner.aspx">www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/Ready-Reckoner.aspx</a><a href="www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/Ready-Reckoner.aspx"></a>To use the Benefit of Work Estimator, visit <a href="www.mywelfare.ie">www.mywelfare.ie</a><a href="www.mywelfare.ie"></a>2. Working Family Payment (WFP)Working Family Payment (previously known as Family Income Supplement) is a weekly tax-free payment. It is available to employees with at least one dependent child. For further information, visit <a href="www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/Part-Time-Job-Incentive.aspx">www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/Part-Time-Job-Incentive.aspx</a>To qualify for Working Family Payment:• your average weekly family income must be below a certain amount for your family size, and • you must be working at least 19 hours a week or 38 hours every 2 weeks
For further information, visit <a href="www.welfare.ie/WFP">www.welfare.ie/WFP</a><a href="www.welfare.ie/WFP"></a>
3. Back to Work Family Dividend (BTWFD)This scheme provides financial support to people with children receiving a jobseeker’s payment or One-Parent Family Payment (OFP) and who end their claim to take up employment or self- employment. If you meet the eligibility criteria of the scheme, you will be entitled to a weekly payment for up to two years after ending (closing) your social welfare claim.For further information, visit <a href="www.welfare.ie/BTWFD">www.welfare.ie/BTWFD</a><a href="www.welfare.ie/BTWFD"></a>
4. Part-time Job Incentive Scheme (PTJI)This scheme allows long-term jobseekers who take up part- time work - less than 24 hours a week- and get a special weekly allowance instead of their jobseeker’s payment. You can stay on the scheme for one year, then it may be extended. You must continue to look for full-time work. It is intended to be a stepping stone to get full-time work.
For further information, visit <a href="www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/Part-Time-Job-Incentive.aspx">www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/Part-Time-Job-Incentive.aspx</a><a href="www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/Part-Time-Job-Incentive.aspx"></a>







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Your Guide To Schemes & Services For Jobseekers and Employed

Minister Harris announces further changes for school leavers on the CAO portal which opened for applications on 4 November 2022 for 2023/2024Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris has confirmed school leavers will now be able to access information on traineeships from the Central Applications Office portal. Since last year, students who log onto <a href="https://www.cao.ie/?page=options">www.cao.ie/options</a> can view all of their options including apprenticeships and further education and training.This year, the range of options will be expanded to include traineeships. Traineeships are schemes that combine classroom education and hands-on work experience, and are run by Education and Training Boards (ETBs) in conjunction with industry representative bodies and employers.Speaking today, Minister Harris said:<blockquote>&quot;Today, the CAO will open for applications. As students begin to consider their options post-school, it is important they are aware of all of the options available to them.</blockquote><blockquote>&quot;Third level education is not confined to the walls of a university. Apprenticeships are third level. Post leaving cert courses are third level. Traineeships are third level.</blockquote><blockquote>&quot;It is vital young people do not see one particular path as success. Success comes in different shapes and sizes.</blockquote><blockquote>&quot;I want to thank the CAO, SOLAS and ETBI for continuing to work together to ensure our school leavers know all of the paths they can take to get to where they need to get to in life.&quot;</blockquote>Through <a href="https://www.cao.ie/?page=options">www.cao.ie/options,</a> 750 further education and training courses will be available with the offering expanding in range and type. From today, there are more than 75 traineeship programmes available on the portal.Many CAO applicants may not be aware that new courses are being developed by Higher Education Institutions all the time. The ever-changing nature of Technology, the Economy and Labour Market trends, means that HEIs constantly review their course listings to reflect where the demands are. Most new courses are designed in collaboration with industry because a need or a particular skills shortage has been identified in an area. Therefore, this will also mean that employment prospects will generally be excellent after graduating from these new courses.Many of these new courses can be added into the CAO system late and may not be visible in College Prospectuses or the CAO Handbook. However, by using the ‘New for 2023’ filter on the <a href="https://careersportal.ie/courses/simple_search.php?default=1&amp;txt=&amp;cols_in=#results">CourseFinder</a> you can keep right up to date with these new offerings. So far this year there have been over 70 new courses added to the list for entry in 2023, across all of the SEVEN main Career Sector categories below-<a href="https://careersportal.ie/sectors/sector_categories.php?category_id=1">Agriculture, Animals &amp; Food</a>7 new courses added to this Career Sector category so far in areas such as Sustainability in Agriculture/ Organic Agriculture, Food Science &amp; Nutrition and Agricultural Systems Engineering.<h2><a href="https://careersportal.ie/sectors/sector_categories.php?category_id=2">STEM, Environment &amp; Construction</a></h2>21new courses added to this Career Sector category so far in areas such as Computer Engineering for Robotics, Computing in Data Science &amp; Artificial Intelligence and Technology and Business Intelligence.<h2><a href="https://careersportal.ie/sectors/sector_categories.php?category_id=3">Healthcare, Wellbeing &amp; Sport</a></h2>13new courses added to this Career Sector category so far in areas such as Clinical Measurement Physiology, Science, Physical Education Studies with Business and Strength and Conditioning.<h2><a href="https://careersportal.ie/sectors/sector_categories.php?category_id=4">Creative Arts, Fashion &amp; Media</a></h2>19new courses added to this Career Sector category so far in areas such as Irish Dance, Science, Popular Music and Set Design &amp; Construction.<h2><a href="https://careersportal.ie/sectors/sector_categories.php?category_id=5">Government, Law &amp; Education</a></h2>13new courses added to this Career Sector category so far in areas such as Criminology with Psychology, Corporate Law and Education courses with Gaeilge/Languages/Science &amp; Maths.<h2><a href="https://careersportal.ie/sectors/sector_categories.php?category_id=6">Accountancy, Finance &amp; Insurance</a></h2>2new courses added to this Career Sector category so far in Accounting and International Economics.<h2><a href="https://careersportal.ie/sectors/sector_categories.php?category_id=7">Business, Sales &amp; Tourism</a></h2>11new courses added to this Career Sector category so far in areas such as Business and Digital Technology, Digital Marketing &amp; Strategic Communication and Hospitality Management with Business.Whatever <a href="https://careersportal.ie/sectors/sector_search.php?s_keyword=">career sector</a> interests you, now is a good time to have a closer look at these new courses which can be studied from Level 6 up to Level 8. 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Nov 4 (Reuters) - Twitter Inc will tell employees by email on Friday about whether they have been laid off, temporarily closing its offices and preventing staff access, following a week of uncertainty about the company&#39;s future under new owner Elon Musk.The social media company said in an email to staff it would alert employees by 9 a.m. Pacific time on Friday (12 p.m. EDT/1600 GMT) about staff cuts.&quot;In an effort to place Twitter on a healthy path, we will go through the difficult process of reducing our global workforce on Friday,&quot; said the email sent on Thursday, seen by Reuters.Musk, the world&#39;s richest person, is looking to cut around 3,700 Twitter staff, or about half the workforce, as he seeks to slash costs and impose a demanding new work ethic, according to <a href="https://www.reuters.com/technology/chaos-confusion-reign-ahead-twitter-layoffs-2022-11-03/">internal plans</a> reviewed by Reuters this week.Twitter did not immediately respond to a request for comment.Twitter said in the email that its offices would be temporarily closed and all badge access suspended in order &quot;to help ensure the safety of each employee as well as Twitter systems and customer data.&quot;The company said employees who were not affected by the layoffs would be notified via their work email addresses. Staff who had been laid off would be notified with next steps to their personal email addresses, the memo said.Some employees tweeted their access to the company&#39;s IT system had been blocked and feared whether that suggested they had been laid off.&quot;Looks like I’m unemployed y’all. Just got remotely logged out of my work laptop and removed from Slack,&quot; tweeted a user with the @SBkcrn account, whose profile is described as former senior community manager at Twitter.A class action lawsuit was filed on Thursday against Twitter by its employees, who argued the company was conducting mass layoffs without providing the required 60-day advance notice, in violation of federal and California law.The lawsuit also asked the San Francisco federal court to issue an order to restrict Twitter from soliciting employees being laid off to sign documents without informing them of the pendency of the case.Musk has directed Twitter&#39;s teams to find up to $1 billion in <a href="https://www.reuters.com/technology/musk-orders-twitter-cut-infrastructure-costs-by-1-bln-sources-2022-11-03/">annual infrastructure cost savings</a>, according to two sources familiar with the matter and an internal Slack message reviewed by Reuters.He had already <a href="https://www.reuters.com/technology/twitter-ad-sales-chief-personette-says-tweet-she-quit-company-2022-11-01/">cleared out the company&#39;s senior ranks</a>, firing its chief executive and top finance and legal executives. Others, including those sitting atop the company&#39;s advertising, marketing and human resources divisions, departed throughout the past week.Musk&#39;s first week as Twitter&#39;s owner has been marked by <a href="https://www.reuters.com/technology/chaos-confusion-reign-ahead-twitter-layoffs-2022-11-03/">chaos and uncertainty</a>. Two company-wide meetings were scheduled, only to be canceled hours later. Employees told Reuters they were left to piece together information through media reports, private messaging groups and anonymous forums.The layoffs, which were long expected, have chilled Twitter&#39;s famously open corporate culture that has been lauded by many of its employees.&quot;If you are in an office or on your way to an office, please return home,&quot; Twitter said in the email on Thursday.Shortly after the email landed in employee inboxes, hundreds of people flooded the company&#39;s Slack channels to say goodbye, two employees told Reuters. Someone invited Musk to join the channel, the sources said.Meanwhile, Twitter staff in Ireland await news.Source; <a href="https://www.reuters.com/technology/twitter-start-layoffs-friday-morning-internal-email-2022-11-04/">https://www.reuters.com/technology/twitter-start-layoffs-friday-morning-internal-email-2022-11-04/</a>

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Consultancy firm EY has announced the creation of 900 jobs on the island of Ireland.It said that 550 positions will be for experienced hires, while 350 will be filled by new university graduates.The roles are available across EY&#39;s seven offices on the island of Ireland.Candidates are being recruited to fill a wide variety of jobs across the areas of tax, audit, corporate finance and consulting, as well as in new growth areas, including technology consulting, digital and emerging technology, data analytics, cyber security, sustainability, law, strategy and transformation.EY said that the majority of the 350 university graduates who were offered roles this financial year are now in the process of being onboarded, with the remainder due to take up their new positions over the coming months.&quot;Our plan to increase our current headcount on the island of Ireland from 4,200 to 5,100 people is hugely exciting for us,&quot; said Frank O&#39;Keeffe, Managing Partner at the company.&quot;Strong client demand for our services gives us confidence to continue with our ambitious growth plans,&quot; he added.EY is also reporting record revenues on the island of Ireland of €536 million for the financial year to 30 June 2022, this represents a 26% increase on last year.The company said it saw a strong performance across all four of its service lines of assurance, consulting, tax and law, and strategy and transactions in its offices in Dublin, Belfast, Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford.Globally, EY has reported revenues of $45.4 billion.Their 2023 graduate applications are now open on this <a href="https://www.ey.com/en_ie/careers">LINK HERE</a><a href="https://www.ey.com/en_ie/careers"></a>Current Openings include these and absolutly loads of other jobs;<a href="https://careers.ey.com/ey/job/Dublin-2-Events-and-Hospitality-Associate/835664601/">Events and Hospitality Associate</a><a href="https://careers.ey.com/ey/job/Dublin-2-Events-and-Hospitality-Associate/835664601/"></a><a href="https://careers.ey.com/ey/job/Dublin-2-Digital-Marketing-Executive-%28Assistant-Manager%29/785369201/">Digital Marketing Assistant Manager</a><a href="https://careers.ey.com/ey/job/Dublin-2-Digital-Marketing-Executive-%28Assistant-Manager%29/785369201/"></a><a href="https://careers.ey.com/ey/job/Dublin-2-HR-Services-Associate/849861901/">HR Services - Associate</a><a href="https://careers.ey.com/ey/job/Dublin-2-HR-Services-Associate/849861901/"></a><a href="https://careers.ey.com/ey/job/Cork-Payroll-Tax-Specialist/768416501/">Payroll Tax Specialist</a> - Cork<a href="https://careers.ey.com/ey/job/Dublin-2-Account-Coordinator/715471901/">Account Coordinator</a><a href="https://careers.ey.com/ey/job/Dublin-2-Account-Coordinator/715471901/"></a>For all their Jobs <a href="https://www.ey.com/en_ie/careers">CLICK HERE</a>Original Source of announcement, RTE:<a href="https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2022/1031/1332455-ey-jobs/">https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2022/1031/1332455-ey-jobs/</a>

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<h2>Calling all Irish Workers! </h2>You only have up until 31 December 2022 to claim your 2018 tax refund! On Average it is reported that people claim refunds of up to €1,880 each year, so it’s really worth checking out your entitlements! What can you apply for?<h2>Health Expenses - Medical &amp; Dental</h2>You can claim relief on the cost of health expenses. These can be your own health expenses, those of a family member or any individual’s, as long as you paid for them.You generally receive tax relief for health expenses at your standard rate of tax (20%). Nursing home expenses are given at your highest rate of tax (up to 40%).More information on the type of expenses that qualify for relief and how you can claim click <a href="https://www.revenue.ie/en/personal-tax-credits-reliefs-and-exemptions/health-and-age/health-expenses/index.aspx">HERE</a><h2>Remote Working Relief – Working from Home</h2>For 2022 and subsequent years you can claim 30% of the cost of electricity, heat and broadband (apportioned based on the number of days worked from home over the year).For the years 2020 and 2021 you can claim for:•	10% of the cost of electricity and heat (apportioned based on the number of days worked from home over the year)•	30% of the cost of broadband (apportioned based on the number of days worked from home over the year).For the years 2018 to 2019 - 10% of the cost of electricity and heat (apportioned based on the number of days worked from home over the year).Read more information for the above relief <a href="https://www.revenue.ie/en/jobs-and-pensions/eworking/index.aspx">HERE</a><h2>Tuition fees paid for third level education</h2>You can claim 20% tax relief on qualifying fees (including the student contribution) that you have paid for third level education courses. The qualifying fees must be paid for an approved course at an approved college. Other charges and levies do not qualify for relief such as:•	administration fees•	student centre levy•	sports centre charge•	USI (Union of Students in Ireland) levy.You may be the student, or you may pay the fees on the student&#39;s behalf. However you can only claim the relief if you are the person who actually paid the fees.For all the details on what you can claim for click <a href="https://www.revenue.ie/en/personal-tax-credits-reliefs-and-exemptions/education/tuition-fees-paid-for-third-level-education/index.aspx">HERE</a><h2>Flat Rate Expenses</h2>Many employees such as Medical and Healthcare Professionals, Engineers, Tradespeople, Teachers, Lecturers, Hairdressers, Beauticians, Retail workers and a host of other professions are eligible to claim tax back on a range of flat rate expenses yet are unaware of the extent they can claim back.These expenses are designed to cover common work related costs such as tools, uniforms and stationery.For more information about who can claim flat rate expenses and how much click <a href="https://www.revenue.ie/en/employing-people/employee-expenses/flat-rate-expense-allowances/index.aspx">HERE</a><h2>Dependent Relative Tax Rebate</h2>Thousands of people in Ireland have dependent relatives, but do not claim the annual Dependent Relative Tax allowance, which is €490 for 2 dependents. 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However, if you are claiming for your child on whose services you depend, that child must live in Ireland with you.You cannot generally claim the credit for your child, unless they live with you and are your carer. In this case your child’s income cannot exceed €16,156.If you are claiming for a relative who resides outside of Ireland you must be able to prove that you substantially maintain this relative. You should also be able to prove that the relative is incapacitated by old age or infirmity from maintaining themselves in relevant cases.Relief dueYou can receive a tax credit of €245 with effect from 1 January 2021 (€70 for previous years).You will not receive a tax credit if your dependent relative&#39;s income exceeds €16,156 with effect from 1 January 2022 (€15,740 for 2021).All of your dependent relative&#39;s income is included for the income limit purposes. This includes their social welfare payments, pensions and deposit interest.If more than one person maintains the dependent relative, the credit is divided between or among them.Full information available <a href="https://www.revenue.ie/en/personal-tax-credits-reliefs-and-exemptions/health-and-age/dependent-relative-tax-credit/index.aspx">HERE </a><h2>Single Person Child Carer Credit (SPCCC)</h2>If you care for a child on your own, you may be able to claim the Single Person Child Carer Credit (SPCCC). This child may be:•	your own child•	an adopted child•	any child that you support and maintain at your own expense.Only one parent or guardian of a child can claim the SPCCC in a tax year. You may only claim one credit, even if you care for more than one child.This credit came into effect on 1 January 2014. The value of this tax credit is €1,650 per year. This will reduce the tax you pay by €31.73 per week.You may also be entitled to an increased rate band of €4,000. This is an additional €4,000 at the 20% tax rate. If you are due the SPCCC, then you are automatically due the increased rate band.More information available <a href="https://www.revenue.ie/en/personal-tax-credits-reliefs-and-exemptions/children/single-person-child-carer-credit/index.aspx">HERE </a><h2>Emergency Tax Refund</h2>Many workers pay a higher rate of tax – or emergency tax – when they start a new job. The good news is that you can claim your emergency tax back! So if you have started a new job recently check it out just in case <a href="https://www.revenue.ie/en/jobs-and-pensions/emergency-tax/get-refund-emergency-tax.aspx">HERE</a><h2>Pension Contributions</h2>Information on claiming for Pension Contributions can be found <a href="https://www.revenue.ie/en/self-assessment-and-self-employment/filing-your-tax-return/help-claiming-a-relief-for-pension-contributions.aspx">HERE</a>There are lots of other areas where you could save such as;<h2>Bike to Work Scheme</h2>The Cycle to Work Scheme (generally known as the Bike to Work Scheme) is a tax incentive scheme to encourage employees to cycle to work. Under the scheme an employer can pay for a new bicycle (including bicycle accessories) and the employee then repays the cost in regular instalments from their gross salary.You are not liable for tax, PRSI or the Universal Social Charge on your repayments.Your employer does not have to take part in the scheme. However if they do, they must offer it to all their employees. If you are self-employed you are not entitled to avail of the Bike to Work Scheme unless you pay PRSI as an employee in addition to your self-employed work.The scheme applies to bikes and equipment up to the value of €1,250 and for pedelecs or e-bikes and related safety equipment up to the value of €1,500.As an employee you can use the scheme once every 4 years. The four-year span between tax breaks is counted by tax year. If you bought a bike in 2018, regardless of the month, you could buy a new bike and avail of the next tax relief in January 2022.Check it out <a href="https://www.revenue.ie/en/jobs-and-pensions/taxation-of-employer-benefits/cycle-to-work-scheme.aspx">HERE</a>FOR ALL OTHER INFORMATION ON YOUR ENTITLEMENTS CHECK OUT <a href="https://www.revenue.ie/en/personal-tax-credits-reliefs-and-exemptions/index.aspx">REVENUE.IE</a>

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The Late Late Toy Show is an annual, special edition of the Irish chat show . Airing annually on RTÉ One near the end of November or early December to coincide with the holiday shopping season, the Toy Show showcases the popular toys of the year, as presented by the host and demonstrated by various children on-stage, along with appearances by celebrity guests.The Late Late ShowSince its first presentation in 1975, the Toy Show has become a cultural institution in Ireland; it is often the most-watched programme of the year on Irish television (and its overall viewership has increased steadily in recent years), and being featured on the Toy Show has been said to have a major boost to sales of a product heading into the Christmas season.Commercial time during the Toy Show is also prestigious for advertisers; in 2009, a 30-second spot cost €17,000; in comparison, a 30-second spot during the 2010 UEFA Champions League Final cost €9,750. Tickets to its taping are also difficult to come by; in one year, a single ticket was auctioned for €1,500You can apply for your tickets here:<a href="https://www.rte.ie/tv/programmes/latelate/2022/1021/1330707-late-late-toy-show-audience-application-2022/">https://www.rte.ie/tv/programmes/latelate/2022/1021/1330707-late-late-toy-show-audience-application-2022/</a> JumperThe Toy Show jumper attracts as much attention as the show itself, with viewers sending in their own versions to RTÉ ahead of the night in the hope that the presenter might wear them.[6] Gay Byrne habitually wore a Christmas jumper each year. He also wore the jumper for People in Need Telethon, but Pat Kenny tended to wear a &quot;naff&quot; grey jumper when he was host.Ryan Tubridy also spoke in favour of the jumper when he took the helm.Byrne was noted for his &quot;Bing Crosby sweater&quot;.Some of the sweaters we got in this year are so bad, the people who knitted them should be put on trial in The Hague for crimes against Christmas.[6]Ryan Tubridy expressed his distaste for the selection of jumpers he received from fans in 2011.Audience members also appear in Christmas wear such as hats, antlers and even jumpers. Original Article: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Late_Late_Toy_Show">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Late_Late_Toy_Show</a>

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Advice for those at the start of their career journey on how to successfully move from student life to the working world.Have you recently graduated? Are you grieving the loss of your old student life? Are you wondering what it will be like to be a fully fledged member of the working world?I hate to break it to you, and as patronising as it might sound, you really are about to enter the real world, one that will bring a whole load of new lessons. So remember, just because the relentless exam process has finally stopped for you, your learning hasn’t. Far from it.Quite frankly, the prospect of making this life-changing transition can feel terrifying. But it doesn’t need to be. I want to share with you how you can successfully transition from university, college or school to working life – and get your career off to the best start possible Accept that everything is going to changeFrom now on, your life is going to be different in pretty much every way. You’ll have to get used to early mornings, possibly commuting and not going out partying on a Wednesday night, which might mean your social life isn’t perhaps as fun or wild as it once was – during the weekdays, anyway.You may well have moved back in with your parents again or have even moved to a new city, meaning your home life will change too. You must do your best to accept and even embrace these changes. Try to see this change as an opportunity for personal growth and learning, instead of a negative thing.You’ve dealt with change before Remember, you’ve managed to deal with the unsettling feelings that come with change in the past, so you’ll adapt quickly again this time. Think back to when you first started university. Everything about your life changed overnight, but you quickly managed to settle in, in what felt like the blink of an eye.Adjusting to the changes that come with starting your new job is no different. You are more adaptable than you think, so draw some confidence from that as you prepare to enter the next chapter of your life. Understand these changes are only temporarily unsettling, and you will quickly form new habits, schedules and rituals, and importantly, start to enjoy your new life.Keep an open mindI’m sure you’ve long wondered what the ‘corporate world’ is really like, being an eager spectator from the outside, waiting for your time to enter it. You’ve probably formed some strong assumptions over the years – both good and bad – from family, friends, lecturers, careers advisers, even TV programmes and films.Of course, some of these assumptions will be more accurate than others. So, try to keep an open mind as you embark on your first job, free from preconceived ideas about what it will be like.Be patient and persevereIf you’re about to start your first proper job, some of your responsibilities will likely be relatively admin-based, at least to begin with. This won’t be the case forever, so try to understand and appreciate that from the outset, instead of feeling unmotivated or dejected.As you climb your career ladder and become more senior, your responsibilities and tasks will become more interesting and advanced. So, be patient, stay motivated and persevere.Your first job won’t be your lastIt’s important to understand that your first job won’t be your last one, for the simple reason that we’re all living and working for longer than we have ever done in the past.So, if your first job isn’t everything you thought it would be, don’t worry too much. This is just the first stage of your career journey – you have a wealth of experiences ahead of you. Take as much as you can from your current role, and then move on.Don’t compare yourself to your friendsIn the era of social media, when it feels as if everyone is on a quest for more ‘likes’, it can be easy to start comparing yourself to your friends from university. This isn’t healthy and it’s certainly not helpful.Instead of scrolling through their social feeds, talk directly to your friends – ideally in person – about how they are transitioning from student to working life. You will find that most of them will be in the same boat as you, which can be reassuring and can also give you a sense of perspective.Remember that social media can be deeply deceptive, as people only tend to share the things on their social media profiles that they wish others to see.Try not to feel intimidatedDuring your time as a student, the only people you probably would have come across regularly who were in a more ‘senior’ position to you were your lecturers. The world of work can be a whole different ball game. You’ll almost certainly come across people who are much older than you, and in much more senior positions – possibly positions that you might aspire to be in one day.Try not to feel intimidated by this, instead see it as an opportunity to learn. Remember that even the most senior person in the company was once in a similar position to the one you’re in right now. Everyone has to start somewhere. In any case, it’s very likely that one day you’ll be in their shoes!Realise that you’ll be expected to pick things up quicklyOne thing you’ll have probably learned during your time in education is that you can’t expect to be spoon-fed if you want to be successful. Much the same can be said if you’re to succeed in the world of work. You will almost certainly be expected to get to grips with the responsibilities of your new role relatively quickly.Of course, your new employer will help you do this, but it’s also important that you personally commit to proactively learning and working hard, particularly as you’re settling in and finding your feet.Also, you have learned heaps of transferrable skills at college or university (things like self-motivation and tenacity, time management, the ability to work under pressure, personal development and communication) so put these to good use as you make the transition into full-time paid work.Remember, it will typically take you three to six months to feel truly settled and adept in your role, so don’t put unnecessary pressure on yourself either.Have the confidence to ask questions and share your ideasYou may have reached what you consider to be a high level of knowledge in your degree subject over the last few years of studying, but when you start out in the world of work, you’ll soon realise you don’t know everything. In fact, you’ll sometimes feel like you don’t know anything.Again, though, this is no reason to allow your confidence to be battered down. Quite the opposite, in fact – employers appreciate young graduates for their curiosity, energy and eagerness to learn, not to mention the fresh and new perspectives they often bring. So, if you do find yourself bubbling with exciting ideas when you join a business, don’t be afraid to suggest them.Perfect your email and telephone etiquetteThis might seem like an obvious point, but it’s one that is often under-appreciated by graduates. You will be expected to adjust the way you communicate when in a corporate working environment.It’s therefore a good idea to familiarise yourself in advance with the key points of professional email and telephone etiquette, such as the importance of introducing yourself if you haven’t spoken to or emailed that person before and responding to stakeholders in a professional and timely manner.Prepare to have less free timeWhile your income is likely to go up as a result of your first job, the amount of free time you have will almost certainly go down – you’ll no longer have those long summer holidays, for starters.However, the commencement of this new chapter of your life is also a great opportunity to start using your time more wisely, including carefully planning what you do in the evenings, as opposed to the random jaunts to the pub or club that might have been typical of your student days.To start with, you might feel like all you’re doing is working. However, once you get used to your elevated hours spent earning your own money, you’ll realise there’s a lot that can be done after 5pm and during the weekends.You will have different people in your lifeEntering the world of work means meeting a lot of people who will probably be very different to those you’ve come across before. Whereas university lectures were likely often full of people of a very similar age generation and outlook on the world, your new work colleagues will probably be very different.This isn’t something that should scare you – it is actually a good thing. You might not expect to become good friends with someone who is 10 years older than you, but you’ll soon realise that you have a lot more in common with your co-workers than you first think.Bear in mind that the contacts you make now will probably stay with you throughout your career and will therefore be fundamental to your success both now and in the future. In short, these people you might not initially think you can easily relate to, may be vital in helping to build the foundations of your career.Establish healthy habitsIt can be so easy to fall into less-than-healthy habits during your first weeks and months in your first job. After all, you’ll be ‘on the go’ all the time and everything else seems to take a backseat. You may have also inherited some unhealthy habits from your time at university – I’m referring to things like staying up too late when you need to get up early to go to work or allowing a sedentary lifestyle to take over if you work in an office role.So, be sure to embed good habits from the beginning, including eating well, exercising, resting and relaxing – doing this will help you establish, and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Committing to healthy habits early on will also help you to not only adjust better to this drastic change in your life, but also perform at your best in your first job, keep you motivated and feeling less stressed.The transition from student life to the world of work can understandably feel intimidating and overwhelming – but it really doesn’t have to be this way. By following these steps, you can ensure that you start your career in the best way possible, whilst laying the foundations for your future success.By <a href="https://www.siliconrepublic.com/advice/graduates-working-life-tips">Sandra Henke</a>

13 tips for graduates transitioning to working life

Companies Hiring in Ireland Right Now!

As posted on the Irish Mirror:A firm is looking to hire a ‘professional TikTok watcher’ with a salary of €50.56 an hour.The chosen candidate will be expected to do a 12-hour binge on the video-sharing app, which can be completed over three days.They will then be required to tank their top 10 favourite videos and repost them on social media. The job application is open to anyone, including people from Ireland, but there is a catch.Applicants must be over the age of 18 and need only apply if they “love TikTok” or “have a love-hate relationship with it”. An active social media presence is also preferred.The job is being advertised by influencer marketing agency, Ubiquitous Influence, who will also give the chosen worker a gift basket full of goodies including a Uber Eats gift card that they can use for food while they carry out the work.Jeremy Boudinet of Ubiquitous said: “Absolutely anyone can apply as long as they have an account on the app.“We’re not looking for an expert or a TikTok connoisseur, we’re just looking for someone who uses the app fairly frequently and has an active social media presence of their own.”As posted on the hiring companies website:Let us guess: you spend a lot of time on TikTok. Who doesn&#39;t? But wouldn&#39;t it be nice if you got paid for that time? Well, now you can.If you love that feeling when you open TikTok, then this could have the perfect job “for you” (wink, wink).

The person we’re looking for is not only a TikTok lover, but also someone who has an active social media presence. We want you to share the best TikTok videos you encounter on your binge, across your other social media profiles, like Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, while tagging Ubiquitous (@ubiquitousofficial).Once your TikTok binge is complete, we’ll ask you to rank your top ten favorite videos and send them our way.The requirements to enter are simple: you have to be at least 18 years old and  you have to have an active social media presence.

If you think this is the perfect job for you, fill out the application form below with 100-200 words making your case. We’re looking for fun and friendly personalities that love social media and have an active presence.Include the reasons why you love TikTok and why you feel you are the perfect person for the job.If you win this contracted position, we’ll send you some guidelines for your TikTok Marathon, but when it comes to picking your favorite videos to share we’ll leave it up to you.And don’t worry, you don’t have to complete it all in one day. We’re happy for you to split up over a three day period

If you believe you have what it takes to team up with Ubiquitous, then apply below.
Link to hiring company website: <a href="https://www.ubiquitousinfluence.com/tiktok-watching-job">https://www.ubiquitousinfluence.com/tiktok-watching-job</a><a href="https://www.ubiquitousinfluence.com/tiktok-watching-job"></a>Link to original article: <a href="https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/ireland-jobs-firm-hiring-people-28169396">https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/ireland-jobs-firm-hiring-people-28169396</a>

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