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COVID-19 BUSINESS SUPPORTS HUB HR for Reopening Your Questions Answered Hosted by Amanda Horan Enterprise Development, Filte Ireland Joined Jo ned tod oday ay by HR by HR Exp Expert Caroline Carol ne McEnery McEnery Professional

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HR for Reopening

Your Questions Answered

COVID-19 BUSINESS SUPPORTS HUB

Hosted by Amanda Horan Enterprise Development, Fáilte Ireland
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SLIDE 2 Professional Profile
  • Owner/Director of he HR Suite (established in 2009)
  • HR and Employment Law Expert and a former member of the Low Pay Commission
  • Adjudication officer in the Work Place Relations Commission
Qualifications
  • Holds a Masters Degree in Human Resources from University of Limerick
  • Is CIPD accredited
  • Is a trained mediator
Experience Worked across various areas of HR for over 20 years in Kerry Group and in the retail and hospitality sector, where she was the Operations and HR Director of the Garvey Group

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Today’s Webinar

\ HR for REOPENING – YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

▪ Revisit Key Takeaways from the

“HR for Reopening” Video Series

▪ Overview Key Risks associated with reopening ▪ Address pertinent audience questions

submitted

▪ Live Q&A ▪ Recap of our Supports

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Managing absences need to be considered on a case by case basis in line with legal obligations, reasonableness and the business requirements

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Review and reassess your HR practices

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Your policies and procedures protect you and ensure consistency

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The paper trail is key

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This is a legal obligation enforceable by the HSA HR for REOPENING – YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED \ Top tips and key insights from this video include:
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HR for REOPENING – YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED A detailed look at new responsi sibil iliti ities es & measures s required ed of businesses to:

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Risk assessment & staff training are key – look at staff flow and customer flow and put measures in place to reduce or eliminate risk

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You have legal obligation to ensure safety

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Follow return to work protocol we’ve covered in detail in the video

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Provision of Induction training and associated record maintenance

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Careful Management of Mandatory Pre-Return to work Questionnaire & handling associated sensitive medical data in accordance with GDPR Top tips and key insights from this video include:
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What is your business strategy & align your HR strategy

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Changing working hours and arrangements must be done carefully & legally

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Consultation and engagement with staff is key

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Equality is a key concern - selection criteria must be
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Explore all options

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Be careful if you are implementing redundancy Top tips and key insights from this video include:
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Expected updates from Government on support schemes - anticipated in the coming week

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Will alert you to update you when video update is live HR for REOPENING – YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED \
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HR for REOPENING – YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED FAQ Guidance Document Commonly asked questions matters addressed in the video suite Comprehensive Planning Checklist For meeting Return to Work Safely Protocol Requirements Sample Mandatory Pre-Return to Work Questionnaire Required to be completed by all employees to employers, a minimum 3 days in advance of returning to the workplace
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Key Key HR HR Risks Risks to

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Redundancy of person versus position

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No objectively justified grounds for return to work, reduced hours or redundancy

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Changing terms & conditions without agreement

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Employer brand & morale negatively impacted HR for REOPENING – YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
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Q&A

HR for REOPENING – YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

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Visit Fáilte Ireland Business Supports Hub HR for Reopening https://covid19.failteireland.ie/business-supports/business-reopening/hr-for-reopening/ 01 Keep up to date e on latest information updates on COVID-19 Business Supports on www.failteireland.ie 02 Update your COVI VID D staff ff Policy and other er HR Policies es and staff handbook 03 Review ew Check ecklist st for Return to Work Safely ely Protoco col on our HR for Reopening Resource Pages HR for REOPENING – YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED 04 Check out HSA.i .ie for other checklists such as Staff Induction Training Checklist, Employee Checklist, etc. https://www.hsa.ie/eng/topics/covid-19/return_to_work_safely_templates_and_checklists/ 05 Put your Staff f Commun unications ns Plan n in place e to advise staff on reopening and staff resource plans
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