TEMPORARY public sector workers, including 2,000 people in the health service, will soon be automatically entitled to the same pay, overtime, holidays and equal access to on-site facilities as permanent staff.

RECRUITMENT website RecruitIreland.com was live again last night following an audit by web security experts as measures were taken to secure the site following a breach of its security on Tuesday.

Recruitment website RecruitIreland.com is continuing to investigate a security breach which forced the disabling of the site yesterday.

Recruitment website RecruitIreland.com has been temporarily disabled following a data breach in which users’ names and email addresses were accessed by spammers.

THE Institute of Sport’s director of performance management, Gary Keegan, has warned that expectations of success from boxer Katie Taylor in the 2012 Olympics will have to be ‘managed’ in the run-up to the Games.

It seems the recession isn't all about the gloom - one third of people say it has improved their love lives.

A new survey has indicated that only 8% of Irish employers will be cancelling the annual Christmas party, despite the tough economic climate and prevalence of cost-cutting measures.

More than one-third of Irish workers will not be having a Christmas party this year, according to a survey conducted by a recruitment website.

Almost half of all workers surveyed in a new study (47%) said they felt there were not enough jobs in their field while 26% said there are jobs but they feel more secure staying where they are in the present economic climate.

Half of respondents to a recent RecuitIreland.com survey have admitted to flirting with a work colleague, it has been revealed today.

IT SEEMS not everyone is as merry about attending their office Christmas party as one might expect — even when the boss is paying.

IRISH workers are happier in their jobs than this time last year, according to the results of a survey published yesterday.

A survey of over 1,000 workers in Ireland has revealed a significant increase in job satisfaction levels from last year.

MORE than half of Irish workers are too busy to take all of their annual holidays as stress levels increase in the workplace, says a recent survey.

The cost of living is the top political issue for many voters ahead of the upcoming general election, according to a survey by an online recruitment firm.

It seems Irish bosses are no scrooges when it comes to splashing the cash on their workers at Christmas.

SIX out of 10 employees have said they would change jobs and take a 10%-20% pay cut to access childcare facilities.

Childcare is a major issue as the general election approaches, according to a survey by RecruitIreland.com.

Media company Thomas Crosbie Holdings Limited (TCH) has reported record results for the 53 weeks ended January 1, 2006.

Most worker are satisfied with their jobs, but also feel that they are overworked, according to a new survey.

ONE-in-five Irish workers do not take their full holiday entitlement.

More than one in five workers do not take their full complement of holidays, a new survey has revealed.

A LITTLE TLC does more to win over a loved one’s heart than gifts of champagne, chocolates or jewellery for St Valentine’s Day, a new survey has revealed.

MEDIA group Thomas Crosbie Holdings (TCH) has announced a number of new appointments within the group.

FOR anyone who was forced to hide, red-faced behind their computer screen following their Christmas party, the good news is you are not alone.

Catherine Shanahan

Childcare continues to be an issue of affordability and availability for Irish workers and looks set to influence voting patterns at the next general election.

Almost one third of workers are not taking their full holiday entitlements, a new survey released today has revealed.

IN a major strategic initiative, RecruitIreland.com will give Irish employers access to four million pan-European jobseekers.

By Paul O’Brien and Claire O’Sullivan

TLC and attention are the top gifts for St Valentine's Day, a survey of Irish workers has revealed today.

TWO companies within the Thomas Crosbie Holdings group - the Irish Examiner and RecruitIreland.com - now hold the prestigious FÁS Excellence Through People Award.

FINANCE Minister Brian Cowen got it in the neck on Budget Day from organisations such as SIPTU, the National Women’s Council and the Chambers of Commerce of Ireland (CCI) for neglecting the childcare issue.

63% of employees would change jobs if they could access childcare facilities in work and most would take a pay cut if necessary, a new employment survey has revealed.

ALMOST two out of every three workers would quit their jobs to do comparable work for less pay with an employer who provided childcare facilities, a survey of Irish workers has found.

In a new survey published today by leading recruitment website RecruitIreland.com over a third said that they are not provided with a pension or PRSA by their employer.

Jobs website, RecruitIreland.com is the fastest growing Irish online recruitment site, according to the latest industry figures.

IRISH workers will have to work harder and longer if we want to ensure a high standard of living in the years ahead, a top EU official warned yesterday.

RecruitIreland.com, Ireland's leading recruitment website, has celebrated its fourth birthday with the announcement that the rate of new jobs being advertised on the site has increased by 1,462% in just four years.

The majority of respondents to a new survey on the forthcoming budget feel that tax revenues are wasted in Ireland - 88%.

AN POST Transaction Services last night won the Esat BT Golden Spider Irish Internet Award for 2003.

Employers that don't provide childcare could be faced with staff shortages, after some parents said they'd be prepared to leave their jobs for new positions with free day-care facilities.

Irish workers who take parental leave fear they will be discriminated against by their employers, according to a survey carried out by RecruitIreland.com.