ERB-Employers Resource Bureau

Rationale:

Many Community Organisations only focus on HR issues when problems arise. This has resulted in many good and experienced staff leaving to work in the public and private sectors.

All employers should remember that employees are far more aware of their rights nowadays. Small organisations are not exempt from the rules and to ignore them could incur liability. Human Resource Management in the Community Sector should not differ significantly from either the public or private sectors.

Whilst not driven by the profit motive there is a need for many community based organisations to become increasingly “business like” and compete for quality human resources

Purpose:

This site contains information on Human Resource Management and some of the resources needed to manage and develop all the people management aspects of an organisation. The overall purpose of the site is to provide general and practical information on Employment Law and Practice.

It will assist employers in the sector that are facing problems with recruitment, retention, progression and skills shortages. It provides information, referrals, guidance and resources to employers and employees on all aspects of HR policies, practices and procedures.

It is hoped to raise the awareness of the legal obligations and responsibilities placed on employers in the Community Sector in Ireland. The information provided presents an outline of some legal requirements and is not intended as a legal interpretation of the law.