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Government rubberstamps Bill allowing paid leave for domestic violence victims

The Government has rubberstamped the publication of the Work Life Balance Bill that will introduce paid leave for victims of domestic violence. The Bill will bring in a range of measures to improve family-friendly work practices and support women in ...

23 Sept 2022 at 01:01

National News

High number of employees unable to take any annual leave during pandemic

More than one in five workers did not take any annual leave last year, according to a new study from the Central Statistics Office. The CSO's "Personal and Work-Life Balance Survey" found that the most common barrier to taking paid leave was being ...

05 Apr 2022 at 13:47

Lifestyle

Why do I get sick when I go on holiday?

So you’ve been counting down to your holiday – when you’ll finally have the chance to step off the hamster wheel and relax. Except, no sooner have you checked in at your hotel than you find yourself reaching for the headache pills or tissues, as ...

07 Jul 2023 at 07:56

Lifestyle

Why are wellbeing experts concerned about TikTok’s ‘lazy girl job’ trend?

Have you clocked TikTok’s ‘lazy girl job’ trend? It’s all about prioritising work-life balance over a job that drains you dry. A ‘lazy girl job’ is one that pays well enough for you to live comfortably – but doesn’t need to define your entire ...

16 Aug 2023 at 09:29

National News

New Work Life bill to enhance workers' rights passed by Oireachtas

A new bill to improve workers' rights, including flexible working arrangements for parents and carers and a right to request remote work, has been passed by the Oireachtas. Minister Roderic O’Gorman has today welcomed the Work Life Balance ...

30 Mar 2023 at 12:47

National News

Rights for remote working and more flexibility introduced for parents and carers

Ministers Simon Coveney and Roderic O’Gorman have today brought the right to request remote working arrangements for all employees and the right to request flexible working arrangements for parents and carers into operation. Minister ...

07 Mar 2024 at 11:12

Lifestyle

5 business leaders share their top motivational tips for working in January

Ideally, we’d all hibernate for the whole of January. We’d stay cosy on the sofa, eating stew and wearing extra comfy socks. But our bank balances have other ideas and unfortunately, so do our bosses. It’s pretty standard to not be ...

13 Jan 2025 at 12:03

Lifestyle

Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill’s 8 golden rules for prioritising exercise this winter

Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill wants us all to feel a bit more empowered to tell our bosses we need to fit exercise into our working days. “If you’re fit and healthy, and exercising, I think it has a massive positive effect on your ...

05 Feb 2025 at 11:49

Lifestyle

Summer office updates to make working from home a breeze

With summer holidays coming into full swing, and lovely sunny weather making us want to embrace the great outdoors, keeping your concentration when working from home can be challenging. Especially when friends or relatives ...

17 Jul 2025 at 08:00

Lifestyle

EastEnders’ Lacey Turner: Building an allotment is one of the best things we’ve ever done

Already frazzled by the thought of a frantic festive season? Take a leaf out of EastEnders star Lacey Turner’s book. While the actress, 36, “loves” Christmas and says it’s her “favourite time of year”, she adds: “I try ...

27 Nov 2024 at 09:30

Lifestyle

The Apprentice’s Tim Campbell: Men need to talk about their health, not just football

“I’m a bit of a nutter,” says Tim Campbell with a laugh. “Rolling around in kimonos, trying not to get my arm or legs broken…” The 49-year-old is talking about his latest martial arts infatuation, Brazilian jiu-jitsu. ...

25 Feb 2026 at 07:30

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