Galway Chamber’s new member Part-time.ie, has recently moved to Portershed. Part-Time.ie was established in 2018 to provide an online platform for part-time jobs in all sectors across Ireland. Founder Jane Downes, who has herself worked part-time as a chartered accountant for the last 12 years, felt there was gap in the market and decided to create a cost effective platform
Continue readingRunning a business without quality staff is like hoping flowers will thrive without water. In a recent survey of employers of part-time staff, Part-time.ie found that quality of staff was the biggest challenge facing employers and this was across the board. We also found that 60% of those surveyed, rely on word of mouth to fill part-time roles. However,
Continue readingEvidence that women working part-time are the most productive in the workplace! I came across this article from The Sydney Morning Herald and love it. And it makes complete sense. Dealing with kids on a daily basis develops skills such as negotiation, problem-solving, time management, patience, compromise and measuring opportunity cost! All of these skills have such value in the
Continue readingWhy you should be hiring part-time staff Cost Staff costs are a huge part of running any business. Often you need the expertise of a certain discipline, but you can’t justify or afford the salary. By hiring part-time staff, you get all the benefit but only pay for the hours you need. Maximise your reach When you are hiring,
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Show off your strong work ethic We asked our employers what the main trait is they are seeking in potential employees. While we got a range of answers, one stood out – Work Ethic. Every employer mentioned this one, so I think it’s worth exploring. What is work ethic? Everyone has a work ethic, but the key is
Continue readingYou can benefit by thousands if you have a second household income Did you know that you can save up to €5,260 in tax if you are married or in a civil partnership and both people have income? Simply put, if you are taxed as a couple, you are entitled to an extra €26,300 per annum at the standard
Continue readingTips for hiring part-time employees It is widely acknowledged that great people make great organisations. Now, as we approach full employment there are more and more employers looking to fill vacant positions. What can you do to make your search more successful? Here are some useful tips when hiring part-time staff: Never stop searching Hiring great employees is key
Continue readingCharacteristics employers look for when hiring So what are the characteristics employers are looking for? We have asked our registered employers what characteristics they are looking for when hiring part-time staff. Here’s a list of what they said: Ability to work with people This is important whether you are dealing with the boss, co-workers or customers. It
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