With many of us now working from home, making video conference calls, uploading documents and conducting business online, how can firms ensure that their data and systems are secure? Update your network security While you should really do this on a regular, ongoing basis, making sure your devices are completely up to date with the […]

The Covid Restrictions Support Scheme (CRSS) announced on Budget day provides targeted support to businesses that are forced to close temporarily or operate at a significantly reduced level because of COVID-19 public health restrictions that either prohibit, or significantly restrict, customers from accessing their business premises. Generally, this refers to COVID-19 restrictions at Level 3, […]

With the health of staff and clients in mind, please note that, until further notice, Hyland Johnson Keane will be operating full time behind closed doors.  All our staff and partners are working either in the office or remotely to look after our clients and are fully contactable by email and phone, as normal. We […]

Over the course of the past few months, we have all had to adapt to working remotely. Despite lockdown restrictions, many businesses have found ways to move their operations online, with all staff working remotely. This has given rise to an increased volume of virtual meetings on services such as Skype, Zoom, Teams, WebEx or […]

In the current challenging trading environment, many firms are asking more and more of their team. As such, having an effective reward strategy has never been more important. COVID-19 has tested every business and challenged all of us to come up with new ways of working. Spare bedrooms have become home offices, workers have had […]

A positive attitude, a strong work ethic, an innovative mindset, being a team player – are just as important to employers as practical skills and academic background. It is important to have teams of people who have the hard skills to do a job – i.e. they’re qualified, have relevant experience, can write code, design […]

Live Streaming is a great way to market to your target audience, in real time. During lockdown, many businesses have turned to webinars and online talks as a way to market themselves. Livestreaming is a development of this – but delivery is in real time. Live streaming is transmitting live video footage over the internet […]

Revenue confirms certain proprietary directors can claim EWSS from 1 September – this is is good news and a sensible decision. On 28 August 2020, Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe TD, decided on the conditions whereby proprietary directors could access the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS). Today (31 August 2020), Revenue confirmed that the EWSS […]

The Revenue have now published detailed Guidelines on the operation of the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS), outlining the eligibility criteria and supporting proofs that employers need to satisfy in order to participate in the scheme. In a press release, the Collector-General, Joe Howley, provided key advice to employers on the actions some may need […]

The Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS) will replace the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme (TWSS) from September 1st 2020. Revenue are currently working through the finer details of the scheme. Below is some information to help you understand the scheme and to help prepare for it should you choose to avail of it. The scheme provides […]