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Library of Knowledge No. 87 We are absolutely delighted to have officially launched Horizon HR. We have developed a service and business model to allow delivery of a high-quality HR solution which not only leaves the employer compliant but offers so much more, as well as peace of mind. As a valued client of Horizon,…
Library of Knowledge No. 86 What is the Power Up grant? The government announced the Power Up grant as part of Budget 2025 for businesses in the retail, hospitality and beauty sectors. Power Up grant has a budget of €170 million and the grant for eligible businesses is €4,000. Who is eligible for Power Up?…
Library of Knowledge No. 84 As a company director/employer it is extremely important that you are aware of the introduction of the government’s ‘Pension Auto Enrolment’ This is expected to commence in early 2025. We are hosting two webinars: Our webinar will cover the following topics: What is auto-enrolment? Who will be auto enrolled? Who…
Library of Knowledge No. 83 ACORNS is based on the belief that early-stage entrepreneurs learn best from their peers. Participants interact with each other in the monthly round table sessions, which are facilitated by a Lead Entrepreneur, who has first-hand experience of starting and successfully growing a business in rural Ireland. There are up to…
Library of Knowledge No. 82 Launched on 10th July 2024, the National Enterprise Hub is an information and advisory service allowing businesses to access more than 180 grants and supports. This hub is designed as a streamlined service, connecting businesses with the most relevant government supports to help your business flourish. Funded by the Department…
Library of Knowledge No. 81 What is Parents Leave? Parent’s leave entitles each parent to 9 weeks’ leave (increased from 7 weeks on 1st August 2024) during the first 2 years of a child’s life, or in the case of adoption, within 2 years of the placement of the child with the family. The additional…
Library of Knowledge No. 80 Ireland’s National Workplace Wellbeing Day is today Friday April 26th 2024. Now in its tenth year, the day itself has served to raise the importance of employee wellbeing across a wide variety of industries since its inception. Organisations are encouraged to recognise and celebrate the day in a way that…
Library of Knowledge No. 79 Since 7 March 2024, all employees have a new legal right to request remote working. A request can be made from the first day in a new job, but 6 months of continuous service must be completed before the arrangement can start. What is remote working? Remote working is an…
Library of Knowledge No. 78 To qualify for a full UK state pension, you must have paid National Insurance Contributions (NICs) for at least 35 years. You could qualify for a partial UK state pension, if you paid National Insurance Contribution for less than 35 years but more than 10 years. If you have gaps…
Library of Knowledge No. 77 Increased Cost of Business Grant Important: Closing Date 1st May 2024. Don’t miss out on this once off grant payment due to eligible businesses. The submissions opened this week, and the closing date is 1st May 2024. The grant is based on the value of the Commercial…