Useful Publications

 

HR management

A selection of publications relating to HR and employment in Ireland.

HR strategy


FARRELLY, R. (2009) HR and the employee - how interaction shapes outcomes. IRN - Industrial Relations News. No 23, 19 June. pp31-32 (Report of the 17th Annual J Lovett Memorial Lecture given by Professor David Lepak at the University of Limerick.)

HR leaders


CAPPELLI, P. and YANG, Y. (2010) Who gets the top job? Changes in the attributes of top HR leaders and implications for the future. Philadelphia: PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Public sector


RUSH, D. and HANLEY, J. (2009) Back to the future: is it time for a new public sector HRM paradigm. People Focus. Vol 7, No 2, Summer. pp24-25

 

Multinational companies


LABOUR RELATIONS COMMISSION. (2009) Human resource practices in multinational companies in Ireland: a comporary analysis. Dublin: LRC.

  • Reported in: FARRELLY, R. (2009) Two new research reports published by the LRC. IRN - Industrial Relations News. No 38, 22 October. p25.

LABOUR RELATIONS COMMISSION. (2009) Managing HR in multinational companies in Ireland. Dublin: LRC.

Case studies


SHEEHAN, B. (2011) Aer Lingus plans to outsource some HR functions in radical shake-up. IRN - Industrial Relations News. No 16, 21 April. p4.

HR guides


IRISH BUSINESS AND EMPLOYERS CONFEDERATION. (No date) HR management guide. Dublin: IBEC.

SHERIDAN, P. (2007) Human resource management: a guide for employers. Cork: Oak Tree Press.

  • Reviewed in: (2007) First Train book review. First Train. Vol 2, No 4, November. p48.

GUNNIGLE, P. HERATY, N. and MORLEY, M. (2006) Human resource management in Ireland. 3rd ed. Dublin: Gill & Macmillan.

Human capital management


IRISH BUSINESS AND EMPLOYERS CONFEDERATION. (2008) The essential guide to human capital management and measurement. Human Resource Best Practice Series. Dublin: IBEC.

High performance working


FLOOD, P.C., GUTHRIE, J.P. and LIU, W. (2008) New models of high performance work systems: the business case for strategic HRM, partnership and diversity and equality systems. Dublin: The Equality Authority and Dublin: National Centre for Partnership & Performance.

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  • Reported in: FRAWLEY, M. (2008) High-performance systems boost Irish firms. People Management Online. 30 January.
  • Reported in: DOBBINS, T. (2008) High-performance work systems boost productivity by 15%. IRN - Industrial Relations News. No 3, 24 January. p17.

GUTHRIE, J. P., FLOOD, P. C. and LIU, W. (2009) High performance work systems in Ireland: human resource and organizational outcomes. International Journal of Human Resource Management.Vol 20, No 1, January. pp112-125.

LIU, W., GUTHRIE, J. P. and FLOOD, P. C. (2009) Unions and the adoption of high performance work systems: does employment security play a role? Industrial and Labor Relations Review. Vol 63, No 1, October. pp109-127.

DOWNES, M. (2009) Creating the performing organisation. Irish Director. No 13, Autumn. pp56-58.

HR in a downturn

ROCHE, W. K., TEAGUE, P. and COUGHLAN, A. (2011) Human resources in the recession: managing and representing people at work in Ireland. Dublin: Labour Relations Commission and Dublin: Stationery Office.

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  • Available from Government Publications

  • Reported in: ROCHE, B. (2011) Human resource management in the Irish recession. People Focus. Vol 9, No 1, Winter. pp16-18.

  • and: ROCHE, B. (2011) Irish research throws light on HR's recession. People Management. July 2011. pp32-35.

  • and: SHEEHAN, B. (2011) HR profession gains in recession, but unions may never recover lost ground. IRN - Industrial Relations News. No 9, 3 March. p21.

CAYE, J-M., HAEN, P. and STRACK, R. (2009) Creating people advantage in times of crisis: how to address HR challenges in the recession. EAPM and Boston Consulting Group.

MCMAHON, G. (2011) Pay cuts and redundancies - through the legal minefield. IRN - Industrial Relations News. No 14, 7 April. pp27-30.

CHABBAT, A. and ABILDGAARD, K. (2010) The human capital agenda in EMEA during unprecedented times. Mercer.

GOUDSWAARD, A., OEIJ, P. and BRUGMAN, T. (2009) Good practice guide to internal flexibility policies in companies. Dublin: eironline.

MERCER. (2009) >Leading through unprecedented times

LANDWELL SOLICITORS. (2009) Managing in a downturn and shaping your business for the future. Dublin: Landwell Solicitors.

SHEEHAN, B. (2010) Recession fostering new approaches to restructuring, says IR specialist. IRN - Industrial Relations News. No 42, 18 November. pp17-19.

FITZGERALD, K. (2010) Legal expert sees new wave of cutbacks gathering force. IRN - Industrial Relations News. No 39, 28 October. p27.

GUNNIGLE, P., LAVELLE, J. and MONAGHAN, S. (2011) Weathering the storm? Multinational companies and human resource management through the global financial crisis. Limerick: Kemmy Business School, University of Limerick.

  • Reported in: DOBBINS, T. (2011) Weathering the storm? The impact of the crisis on HRM in multinational firms. IRN - Industrial Relations News. No 1, 6 January. pp14-17.

MANDL, I. and SALVATORE, L. (2009) Tackling the recession: employment-related public initiatives in the EU Member States and Norway. Dublin: European Monitoring Centre on Change (EMCC).

EUROFOUND. (2009) Europe in recession: employment initiatives at company and Member State level. Dublin: Eurofound.

HURLEY, J. and MANDL, I. (2011) Public instruments to support restructuring in Europe - ERM Report 2011. Dublin: Eurofound.

HAYS. (2009) Tough choices. Hays. (Survey of managing staff costs in the recession.)

ROTHERY, G. (2009) Making the cut. Irish Director. No 12, Summer. pp48-51.

GARAVAN, T., HOGAN, C. and CAHIR-O'DONNELL, A. (2009) Leadership in turbulent times: authenticity, resilience and trust. People Focus. Vol 7, No 2, Summer. pp36-37.

(2011) Pay and conditions pulverised. Labour Research. Vol 100, No 1, January. pp16-18.

TWOMEY, S. (2009) Communication - the missing link in managing change. People Focus. Vol 7, No 2, Summer. pp29-30

FITZGERALD, K. (2009) Economic contraction produces a boom in activity for employment lawyers. IRN - Industrial Relations News. No 1, 6 January. pp28-29.

BURGESS, P. and Goodman, M. (2008) The IDS international HR due diligence checklist. Andover: Incomes Data Services.

FARRELLY, R. (2008) Leading US thinker tells IBEC leaders 'beware of downsizing'. IRN - Industrial Relations News. No 37, 16 October. pp16-17.

FITZGERALD, K. (2009) Legal issues raised as cost reduction hits the professions. IRN - Industrial Relations News. No 9, 5 March. pp26-29.

Surveys


BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP. and EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION FOR PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT. (2007) The future of HR in Europe: key challenges through 2015. Boston: BCG. and Dusseldorf: EAPM.

CAYE, J-M., DYER, A., LEICHT, M., MINTO, A. and STRACK, R. (2008) Creating people advantage: how to address HR challenges worldwide through 2015. Boston: BCG. and Dusseldorf: EAPM.

IRISH BUSINESS AND EMPLOYERS CONFEDERATION. (2008) The essential guide to HR practices in Ireland: HRM survey and benchmarking report 2008-2009. Dublin: IBEC.

IRISH BUSINESS AND EMPLOYERS CONFEDERATION. (2006) HRM survey 2006. Dublin: IBEC.

MERCER HUMAN RESOURCE CONSULTING. (2007) 2006 Global HR transformation study. London: Mercer Human Resource Consulting.

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS. (2011) HR survey. Dublin: PricewaterhouseCoopers.

  • Reported in: SHEEHAN, B. (2011) Almost 60% of Irish firms do not use 'HR benchmarking' - survey. IRN - Industrial Relations News. No 18, 12 May. p16.

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS. (2009) HR survey. Dublin: PricewaterhouseCoopers.

  • Reported in: SHEEHAN, B. (2009) Quarter of firms plan to increase job levels, few plan pay rises. IRN - Industrial Relations News. No 46, 17 December. p18.

HIGGINS, C. (2010) HR staff cut in almost half of firms during 2009. IRN - Industrial Relations News. No 5, 4 February. p18. (Report of a HRM Executive Recruitment survey.)

MERCER. (2011) What's working. Dublin: Mercer.

MERCER. and IRN. (2011) Employee reward, benefits and engagement snapshot survey. Dublin: Mercer.

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  • Reported in: FARRELLY, R. (2011) Mercer/IRN survey on 'rewards, benefits and engagement'. IRN - Industrial Relations News. No 11, 17 March. p22.

HAYS. (2010) Workplace optimism. Hays.

HAYS. (2010) Public and private sector perceptions. Hays.

WATSON WYATT. (2009) Reconnecting people to your business: the missed opportunity? Pay pulse survey report. Reigate: Watson Wyatt.

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  • Reported in: HIGGINS, C. (2009) Quarter of larger employers has cut pay - survey. IRN - Industrial Relations News. No 43, 26 November. p14.

DUNDON, T., HARNEY, B. and CAFFERKEY, K. (2008) People Management and innovation. CISC Working Paper No 27. Galway: National University of Ireland.

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  • Reported in: DOBBINS, T. (2008) Low to moderate take-up of full-blown strategic HR systems. IRN - Industrial Relations News. No 11, 20 March. p15.

National Workplace Surveys


National Workplace Surveys 2009

WATSON, D., GALWAY, J. and O'CONNELL, P. J. The changing workplace: a survey of employers' views and experiences. Dublin: National Centre for Partnership and Performance.

O'CONNELL, P.J., RUSSELL, H. and WATSON, D. The changing workplace: a survey of employees' views and experiences. Dublin: National Centre for Partnership and Performance.

  • Reported in: FARRELLY, R. (2011) Recession drives change in workplace practices. Dublin: eironline.
  • and: WATSON, D., RUSSELL, H. and O'CONNELL, P.J. (2011) The changing workplace. Dublin: ESRI.
  • and: SHEEHAN, B. (2010) Employees willing to accept sacrifices across economy, new survey finds. IRN - Industrial Relations News. No 35, 30 September. p2.
  • and: SHEEHAN, B. (2010) National workplace surveys cover 3,000 employers, 5,100 employees, IRN - Industrial Relations News. No 35, 30 September. pp21-23.
  • and: (2010) Workplace survey: reductions not just about pay. People Focus. Vol 8, No 1, Winter. pp20-22.

National Workplace Surveys 2003

WILLIAMS, J., BLACKWELL, S. and GORBY, S. The changing workplace: a survey of employers' views and experiences. Dublin: National Centre for Partnership and Performance.

O'CONNELL, P.J., RUSSELL, H. and WILLIAMS, J. The changing workplace: a survey of employees' views and experiences. Dublin: National Centre for Partnership and Performance.

Europe


EUROPEAN WORKING CONDITIONS OBSERVATORY. European working conditions surveys. Dublin: EWCO.

  • Go to survey website
  • 2010 survey results reported in: SHEEHAN, B. (2010) Workers in Ireland and Baltic States hit most by wage reductions. IRN - Industrial Relations News. No 42, 15 November. p4.

Global


TOWERS WATSON. (2010) Global workforce study. Dublin: Towers Watson.

TOWERS WATSON. (2010) Global talent management and rewards survey. Dublin: Towers Watson.

HAY GROUP. (2008) Global employee pay and staffing survey. Philadelphia: Hay Group.

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  • Go to executive summary
  • Reported in: SHEEHAN, B. (2008) Mixed picture on pay intentions as firms focus on job retention, survey says. IRN - Industrial Relations News. No 46, 18 December. pp4-5.

Multinationals


GUNNIGLE, P., LAVELLE, J. and MCDONNELL, A. (2007) Human resource practices in multinational companies in Ireland: a large-scale survey. Working Paper Series. Limerick: Kemmy Business School, University of Limerick.

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  • Reported in: DOBBINS, T. (2007) Major study sheds new light on multinational HR practices. IRN - Industrial Relations News. No 40, 8 November. pp20-22.
  • Reported in: DOBBINS, T. (2007) Non-union MNCs more likely to pay above national deals. IRN - Industrial Relations News. No 43, 29 December. pp16-17.
  • Reported in: FRAWLEY, M. (2007) Multinationals concerned about Irish economy. People Management. 26 November. 

LAVELLE, J., GUNNIGLE, P., and MCDONNELL, A. (2010) Human resource practices in multinational companies in Ireland: a contemporary analysis. Dublin: Government Publications Office.

  • Reviewed in: (2010) New book profiles employment practice in multinational companies. People Focus. Vol 8, No 1, Winter. p37.

GUNNIGLE, P., LAVELLE, J., and MCDONNELL, A. (2008) Managing human resources in multinational companies in Ireland: autonomy, coordination and control. Working Paper Series. Limerick: Kemmy Business School, University of Limerick.

SHEEHAN, B. and DOBBINS, T. (2008) HR in multinational companies - a special symposium. IRN - Industrial Relations News. No 24, 26 June. pp26-27.

Defence Forces


INDEPENDENT MONITORING GROUP (IMG). (2008) Second report of the Independent Monitoring Group. Dublin: Department of Defence.

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  • Reported in: HIGGINS, C. (2009) Defence Forces report says 'bullying' concerns endanger 'robust training'. IRN - Industrial Relations News. No 1, 6 January. pp10-11.

Prison officers


GUNNIGLE, P. and CROSS, C. (2007) Working in the Irish Prison Service: a survey of employee opinion. Limerick: University of Limerick. (Commissioned by the Prison Officers Association (POA).)

  • Go to POA website
  • Reported in: DOBBINS, T. (2007) Report paints bleak picture of prison officer working conditions, depite good pay. IRN - Industrial Relations News. No 30, 30 August. pp22-24.
  • Reported in: (2007) 12% of prison officer suffer serious injury each year. Health and Safety Review. Vol 12, No 8, October. p11.
  • Reported in: SHEEHAN, B. (2007) Good pay but poor working conditions among prison officers. Dublin: eironline.

Leadership and management


FLOOD, P. and MCDERMOTT, A. (2010) Leadership in Ireland. Blackrock: Blackhall Publishing.

LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS and MCKINSEY. (2009) Management matters in Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland. Dublin: Irish Management Institute and Dublin: Management Development Council.

MAGUIRE, E. (2012) Management delivers the difference. Dublin: Irish Management Institute.

HOMKES, R. and MAGUIRE, E. (2011) Management makes the difference. Dublin: Irish Management Institute.

MCCARTHY, T. and HOMKES. (2010) Closing the gap: a report on the opportunities for driving productivity and competitiveness among Irish firms through improving management standards. Dublin: Irish Management Institute.

Change management


IRISH BUSINESS AND EMPLOYERS CONFEDERATION. (2008) The essential guide to change: a people-centred approach. Dublin: IBEC.

O'SHEA, J. A., MCAULIFFE, E. and WYNESS, L. A. (2007) Successful large system change: at what cost? Journal of Change Management. Vol 7, No 2, June. pp107-120. (Analyses a case study of the reorganisation of a regional orthopaedic service in Ireland.)

Talent management


PRICEWATERHOUSE COOPERS. (2011) Growth reimagined. The talent race is back on. Dublin: PricewaterhouseCoopers. (Gives the talent management related results of the 14th annual global CEO survey.)

MANPOWER. (2011) 'Manufacturing' talent for the human age. Dublin: Manpower.

MANPOWER. (2011) Talent shortage 2011 survey results. Dublin: Manpower.

GRAFTON EMPLOYMENT GROUP. (2011) Mind the gap. Exploring the widening talent gap and the disconnect with business strategy. Dublin: Grafton Employment Group.

MCDONNELL, A., LAMARE, R. and GUNNIGLE, P. (2008) Developing tomorrow's leaders: evidence of global talent management in multinational companies. Working Paper Series. Limerick: Kemmy Business School, University of Limerick.

TIMMERMAN, M. and SABBE, C. (2007) High potentials: the competitive edge within your company. Amsterdam: Hudson Highland Group.

MURPHY, M. (2008) Talent management. First Train. Vol 3, No 1, March. pp18-21.

PATTULLO, K. (2008) Not down to luck. Talent Management Review. Vol 2, No 2, July/August. p30.

ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION. (2008) Towards a framework for researcher careers. Dublin: Forfás.

Succession planning


GLYNN, N. (2011) Planning for family business succession. Kilmessan: Varsity Press Group.

Performance management


IRISH BUSINESS AND EMPLOYERS CONFEDERATION. (2008) The essential guide to performance management: how to build and implement an effective performance management process. Human Resource Best Practice Series. Dublin: IBEC.

MCDONNELL, A. and GUNNIGLE, P. (2008) Performance management. Working Paper Series. Limerick: Kemmy Business School, University of Limerick.

MCMAHON, G. (2010) Successful performance management: effective strategy, best practice and key skills. Dublin: Liffey Press.

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  • Reviewed in: O'NEILL, T. (2010) Successful performance management by Gerry McMahon. IRN - Industrial Relations News. No 17, 6 May. p24.
  • and: O'CONNOR, K. (2010) Successful performance management: effective strategy, best practice and key skills. People Management. 16 April.

MCMAHON, G. (2009) Performance management: pitfalls and panaceas. People Focus. Vol 7, No 3, Winter. p30.

FARRELLY, R. (2009) Leading psychologist says time for venting anger is up, let's focus on the positive. IRN - Industrial Relations News. No 10, 12 March. pp22-23.

CIPD conference


Listing of the presentations given at the CIPD Ireland Masterclass 2011 Raising the Bar on Performance - Taking Employee Engagement to the Next Level.

Employee engagement


IRISH BUSINESS AND EMPLOYERS CONFEDERATION. (2008) The essential guide to employee engagement. Dublin: IBEC.

TOWERS WATSON and IBEC. (2011) Engagement in action: rules of engagement - Ireland 2011. Dublin: Towers Watson and Dublin: IBEC.

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  • Reported in: FARRELLY, R. (2011) Employee engagement key to recovery, IBEC conference told. IRN - Industrial Relations News. No 37, 13 October. p8.

FLYNN, G. (2009) Engagement in a recession needs new skills. People Focus. Vol 7, No 3, Winter. pp26-27.

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PERSONNEL AND DEVELOPMENT. (2011) The importance of creating and sustaining a sense of shared purpose within organisations. London: CIPD. (Podcast featuring a case study of Pfizer Grange Castle.)

CIPD conference


Listing of the presentations given at the CIPD Ireland employee engagement conference 2010 Achieving business transformation through employee engagement.

Listing of additional sources of information related to the presentations given at the CIPD Ireland employee engagement conference 2010 Achieving business transformation through
employee engagement.

Delegation


MCCONALOGUE, T. Hanging on and letting go: the art of real delegation. Dublin: Blackhall Publishing.

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  • Reviewed in: FLOUCH, G. (2008) First Train book review. First Train. Vol 3, No 2, June. p40.

Data protection


DATA PROTECTION COMMISSIONER. (No date) Data Protection Acts 1988 and 2003: a guide to your rights. Portarlington: Data Protection Commissioner.

DATA PROTECTION COMMISSIONER. (No date) Data Protection Acts 1988 and 2003: a guide for data controllers. Portarlington: Data Protection Commissioner.

LANDWELL SOLICITORS. (2009) Data protection: the 8 fundamental rules. Dublin: Landwell Solicitors.

ISME. Data protection for SMEs - an owner managers guide. Dublin: ISME.

FITZGERALD, K. (2008) Is Ireland facing a data protection security breach? IRN - Industrial Relations News. No 1, 10 January. pp18-19.

Data Protection Commissioner annual reports from 1997-2010.

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  • 2010 report summarised in: HIGGINS, C. (2011) Biometric, CCTV and vehicle tracking lead to data protection cases. IRN - Industrial Relations News. No 24, 23 June. pp23-25.
  • and: (2011) Data Protection Commissioner concerned about use of CCTV and biometrics. Health and Safety Review. Vol 16, No 6, July/August. pp5-6.
  • and: (2011) Data Commissioner says Insurance Link pre-claims data breaches law. Health and Safety Review. Vol 16, No 6, July/August. pp2-3.

A&L GOODBODY SOLICITORS. (2010) Data protection and employment law in Ireland. London: CIPD.

DATA PROTECTION COMMISSIONER. (2010) Draft Data Security Breach Code of Practice. Portarlington: Data Protection Commissioner.

DATA PROTECTION COMMISSIONER. (2008) Code of Practice on Data Protection for the Insurance Sector. Portarlington: Data Protection Commissioner.

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  • Reported in: (2008) Insurance Data Protection Code: managing claims data. Health and Safety Review. Vol 13, No 8, October. pp7-8.

Interviews


FITZGERALD, K. (2008) IRN interview: John Barry, Management Support Services. IRN - Industrial Relations News. No 39, 30 October. pp18-19.

SHEEHAN, B. (2009) IRN interview: Richard Boyle, head of research, Institute of Public Administration. IRN - Industrial Relations News. No 42, 20 November. pp24-25.

HASTINGS, T. (2010) IRN interview: Labour Affairs Minister Calleary on the state of IR and social partnership. IRN - Industrial Relations News. No 27, 15 July. pp21-24.

FITZGERALD, K. (2008) IRN interview: Marie Corcoran, founder and CEO, Gemini Solutions. IRN - Industrial Relations News. No 41, 13 November. pp22-24.

FLYNN, G. (2011) New CIPD chair says focus will be on professional development. People Focus. Vol 9, No 1, Winter. p4. (Interview with Doreen Geraty, organisational development and talent management director, Elan Corporation.)

FITZGERALD, K. (2008) IRN interview: Emer Gilvarry, Managing Partner, Mason Hayes + Curran. IRN - Industrial Relations News. No 36, 9 October. pp20-21.

FITZGERALD, K. (2008) IRN interview: Ann Hinds, Savills HOK. IRN - Industrial Relations News. No 24, 26 June. pp20-21.

(2008) IRN interview: Justin MacCarthy, Partner, MacCarthy and Associates. IRN - Industrial Relations News. No 40, 6 November. pp21-22.

HASTINGS, T. (2010) Veteran HR manager McEntee slams national pay bargaining. IRN - Industrial Relations News. No 29, 29 July. pp18-20. (Interview with Michael McEntee, HR manager of Lufthansa Technik Airmotive.)

FITZGERALD, K. (2008) IRN interview: Brid O'Brien, HR Director, Meteor. IRN - Industrial Relations News. No 15, 24 April. pp18-19.

FITZGERALD, K. (2008) Interview: Jackie Orme, CEO, Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (UK). IRN - Industrial Relations News. No 29, 31 July. pp17-18.

FITZGERALD, K. (2007) IRN interview: Anna Pringle, Head of Human Resources, Microsoft Ireland. IRN - Industrial Relations News. No 27, 19 July. pp17-19.

CIPD conferences


CIPD Ireland conference and expo 2009 Optimising people performance - an action plan for HR in the current climate

2008 CIPD in Ireland annual conference Building competitive organisations - HR in action

Presentations


Listing of the presentations given at the CIPD Ireland employee engagement conference 2010 Achieving business transformation through employee engagement.

Listing of the presentations given at the CIPD Ireland conference and expo 2009 Optimising people performance - in the current climate.

Listing of the presentations given at the 2008 CIPD in Ireland annual conference Building competitive organisations - HR in action.

Listing of the presentations given at the 2007 CIPD in Ireland annual conference The new world of work.

References


Listing of additional sources of information related to the presentations given at the CIPD Ireland employee engagement conference 2010 Achieving business transformation through
employee engagement.

Listing of additional sources of information related to the presentations given at the CIPD Ireland conference and expo 2009 Optimising people performance - an action plan for HR in the current climate.

Listing of additional sources of information related to the presentations given at the 2008 CIPD Ireland annual conference Building competitive organisations - HR in action. The topics covered were organisation develoment, people development, leadership and team building.

Listing of additional sources of information related to the presentations given at the 2007 CIPD Ireland annual conference The new world of work. The topics covered were HR in the knowledge economy, organisational change, leadership and strategic HR.