The IRFU is delighted to announce that we have been officially recognised as one of the Best Workplaces in Ireland in 2020.
The IRFU were recognised at the 18th annual Great Place to Work Best Workplaces in Ireland Awards in the Clayton Hotel on Burlington Road in Dublin on Wednesday.
This is our first year to be named as a top Irish workplace, which is assessed through Great Place to Work's robust 'Trust Index©' employee survey and a thorough 'Culture Audit©' assessment of their policies and practices.
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The IRFU were recognised as the 16th Best Medium sized Workplace in Ireland 2020.
IRFU Chief Executive Philip Browne commented:
"While attractive benefit packages will go some way towards employee satisfaction, the companies on this year's list have realised that their unique and distinctive cultures are what will mark them out in a crowded market."
He added: "This year's survey findings show that employees in these workplaces feel greater levels of organisational pride than ever before, which is being supported by internal CSR initiatives that emphasise employee ownership and decision-making.
"Organisations are responding to the housing crisis and commuter pressures by offering more flexible work-from-home and work-life balance arrangements. Employees are seeking a greater sense of purpose from their roles, and companies are attempting to meet this by implementing strong green initiatives with a real, authentic focus on sustainability.
"Overall, these companies are marking themselves out by providing a distinctive sense of meaning in both personal and organisational roles for their staff. Each and every organisation on this year's list has reason to celebrate: I'd like to take the time to say congratulations to all of Ireland’s Best Workplaces 2020!"
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The IRFU were recognised as the 16th Best Medium sized Workplace in Ireland 2020.
IRFU Chief Executive Philip Browne commented:
Rugby has always tried to promote and preserve a strong, supportive and inclusive culture based on values such as respect and inclusivity. In addition, with people spending so much of their time in work, we also promote a fun environment that can inspire. "We have some of the most engaged staff in Ireland and it is very rewarding and satisfying that the IRFU is now confirmed as one of the Best Workplaces in Ireland. "I want to thank all our people for their participation and feedback and take a moment to thank our HR team, lead by Aileen Bailey, for all the work they do for our people."https://twitter.com/GPTW_Ireland/status/1232808392248483841?s=20 Cathal Divilly, Partner at Great Place to Work® Ireland, explained: "Strong economic conditions have resulted in another record year for total number of employees participating in the Best Workplaces in Ireland process. "The 'war for talent' is continuing apace with the best employers in Ireland competing for specific industry-critical skills, while a range of external social pressures are forcing organisations to develop innovative initiatives to help alleviate burdens faced by their employees. "Reaching the criteria to appear on the list of Best Workplaces in Ireland is a massive achievement, and has provided a great platform for these organisations to differentiate themselves both externally and internally as employers of choice.
"While attractive benefit packages will go some way towards employee satisfaction, the companies on this year's list have realised that their unique and distinctive cultures are what will mark them out in a crowded market."
He added: "This year's survey findings show that employees in these workplaces feel greater levels of organisational pride than ever before, which is being supported by internal CSR initiatives that emphasise employee ownership and decision-making.
"Organisations are responding to the housing crisis and commuter pressures by offering more flexible work-from-home and work-life balance arrangements. Employees are seeking a greater sense of purpose from their roles, and companies are attempting to meet this by implementing strong green initiatives with a real, authentic focus on sustainability.
"Overall, these companies are marking themselves out by providing a distinctive sense of meaning in both personal and organisational roles for their staff. Each and every organisation on this year's list has reason to celebrate: I'd like to take the time to say congratulations to all of Ireland’s Best Workplaces 2020!"