Statistics

Gender Pay Gap

• Women in Ireland earn, on average, 11.3% less than men, according to the latest EU data.
• 72% of companies surveyed lack transparent pay review processes to address gender disparity.
• Organisations with proactive gender pay gap strategies see a 20% higher retention rate among female employees.

Work Life Balance

• 55% of employees in Ireland reported struggling with work-life balance, as per a national survey.
• Companies offering flexible working arrangements have seen a 25% increase in productivity.
• 68% of millennials rank work-life balance as more important than salary when choosing a job.

Medical Care Leave

• Only 45% of employers in Ireland have clear policies regarding medical care leave, as reported by HR agencies.
• Workers with access to medical care leave report a 30% decrease in burnout rates.
• Providing medical care leave improves employee satisfaction by 15% on average.

LGBTQ+ Rights

• 60% of LGBTQ+ employees in Ireland feel they must conceal their identity at work to avoid discrimination.
• Inclusive workplaces see a 35% improvement in team collaboration.
• Companies actively supporting LGBTQ+ rights are 72% more likely to attract top talent from diverse backgrounds.

Hate Crime Bill

• Reports of workplace hate crimes or harassment increased by 15% in the last year across Ireland.
• Implementing hate crime prevention training has reduced incidents by 40% in proactive organisations.
• Over 70% of employees state they would feel safer in workplaces with clear anti-hate policies.

HR Policies

• Only 50% of companies in Ireland have comprehensive HR policies addressing diversity and inclusion.
• Organizations with robust HR policies report a 28% reduction in employee turnover.
• 92% of employees want their company to take a stand on social issues like equality and inclusion.

Disinformation

• 57% of HR professionals identify workplace disinformation as a growing challenge in organisational culture.
• Companies addressing misinformation effectively see a 20% increase in trust among employees.
• Miscommunication costs Irish businesses an estimated €11 billion annually, as per industry studies.

Work-from-Home Policy

• 80% of Irish employees want to continue working remotely at least part-time post-pandemic.
• Companies with well-defined work-from-home policies experience a 22% improvement in employee morale.
• Remote work options increase job satisfaction by 30%, especially among working parents.