Lone parents and children account for more than half of homeless families
Almost half of migrants live in private rental accommodation, ESRI-Ihrec report finds
Men wrongly perceive gender bias in Civil Service promotion – ESRI
Research examines flexible working, promotions and training in Civil Service
Revisit gender pay gap legislation ‘as a priority’, Citizens’ Assembly told
Lack of transparency on gender focused data a ‘significant barrier’ to removing pay inequality
Better grades mean bigger salaries - just not for girls
In 2015 the overall gap in pay stood at 13.9%. It had risen to 14.4% in 2017. But why?
Government needs to ensure access to life-long learning and upskilling for all
Minister of State Pat Breen’s comments come as new study reveals extent of workforce aged 55 or over
Twice as many workers aged 55 or over compared to 1998 – ESRI
Ireland excels at retaining those between 55 and 59 in workforce until they reach 60s
Small steps to creating a human-friendly workplace
Employers have a role in reducing workplace stress and improving staff wellbeing
Irish workers more likely to be stressed by emotional demands and bullying
ESRI study finds Irish staff are less likely to report time and deadline-related stresses
Workplace safety: dangerous work
Employers must prioritise supervision, training and support to prevent rising injury rates
More staff absences in health than any other sector
Work-related injuries and illness greatest among health employees, research finds
Children in creches ‘fare as well’ as those at home
ESRI report shows other factors are more important for wellbeing of five-year-olds
Feeling stressed? The facts behind illness in the workplace
Work-related stress, anxiety and depression accounts for 18% of sick days, finds ESRI
Everything you need to know about hygge: the Danish recipe for happiness
It’s turning your home into ‘nest’ – lock your phone away in a sustainably harvested wood box, invite your friends around and banish anything annoying or emotionally overwhelming
Fewer children of low-income families in childcare
‘Strong relationship’ between a parent’s level of education and use of regular childcare
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