At SD Worx Ireland, we know that it’s so important to ensure that you are looking after your employees from the start of their career all the way through to their retirement, which is why we have worked so hard to create functional HR Solutions that can help you to see an employee all the way through their time with your business.
In the 2025 SD Worx Pulse survey, 44% of employees surveyed in Ireland said that they were looking for new employment with a new organisation. With a competitive labour market, it’s important to know that you have the ability to hire the right staff for the roles on offer in your organisation.
Managing the talent cycle means making sure your job offerings are competitive and correctly placed. With SD Worx Ireland HR Solutions, you can easily access the Manage Vacancy Request part of your dashboard in order to create new requests, and provide the details required for employees. These requests can be submitted by managers and then passed on to HR to be approved or declined.
60% of those surveyed in Ireland said that they believe it’s difficult to find a new job at the moment – but with the right onboarding processes worked out with your People departments, you can easily make your hiring process the kind of positive experience that draws in new talent.
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For new starters, making sure you have a simple and easy-to-follow process is key to help your staff get their journey started on the right foot.
At SD Worx, we have made sure that our software is configured to make the process simple and easy, with Pre-Hire options to fill in the new employees' details in advance of their start date. After this, the employee will receive a link to their personal email address bringing them to their onboarding portal. This gives your employee the chance to fill in and update their information and ensure they catch any errors quickly.
In their dashboard, they will find their employee handbook, and documents which you would like them to sign online.
Probationary periods are a vital part of the employment journey, offering both employers and new hires a chance to assess fit, develop skills, and set the tone for long-term success. In Ireland, probation typically lasts up to six months under the Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions Regulations 2022, with a possible extension in exceptional circumstances. During this time, employees should receive clear expectations, regular check-ins, and support through training and feedback. It’s not just a test – it’s a collaborative period for growth, development, and alignment.
At SD Worx Ireland, our HR solutions make managing probation easy. With automated reminders, review tracking, and flexible settings for probation length and extensions, we help ensure nothing is missed. Our tools give managers and HR teams visibility and control, allowing them to focus on what really matters – supporting employees to thrive.
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Performance reviews are essential for development and retention.
Performance reviews give employees the opportunity to evaluate their work and see how well they are progressing through their personal goals within the business. Reviews are an opportunity to reflect with a staff member on their progress so far and give them a chance to raise concerns and hopes for the future. Maintaining records of these reviews is very important, particularly when it comes to salary discussions throughout the year.
Workplace disciplinary issues can be challenging, but when managed effectively, they provide an opportunity for resolution, accountability, and growth. Whether it’s a case of misconduct, performance concerns, or policy breaches, having a clear and fair disciplinary process in place is essential for maintaining team morale and trust. A robust disciplinary policy, introduced during onboarding, helps set expectations from day one and ensures everyone understands the standards of behaviour required.
With SD Worx HR Solutions, disciplinary tracking becomes more structured and transparent. Our software allows managers to securely document incidents, identify patterns over time, and maintain confidentiality with role-based access. This clarity helps prevent missteps like inconsistent enforcement or bias, while also supporting fair resolutions such as performance improvement plans (PIPs) or mediation.
Ultimately, the goal of any disciplinary process should be to support improvement, not just penalise. By fostering open communication and taking a respectful, well-documented approach, businesses can create an environment where trust is rebuilt and lessons are learned – all with the right tools in place to make it manageable.
Retirement is a significant milestone in any employee’s journey and managing it with care and clarity is essential for both the individual and the organisation. Planning and supporting the retirement process seamlessly, ensuring that key dates, handovers, and knowledge transfers are well-managed is one of the great responsibilities of any HR or People team.
From managing final payroll adjustments to recording exit interviews or documenting legacy knowledge, we are delighted to know that SD Worx HR Solutions provides the tools to handle retirement with professionalism and empathy.
By taking a structured approach and keeping all relevant information in one place, you can help retiring employees feel valued while ensuring a smooth and respectful transition for the wider team.
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