Recession drives change in workplace practices
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Two major National Workplace Surveys covering 3,000 employers and 5,100 employees were published in September 2010. Data from 2009 were used to examine the changing workplace based on the views of Irish employers and employees. The recession’s impact was found to be a strong driver for change within companies, with considerable changes in workplace practices being identified. A decline in hourly pay over the previous two years was reported by 21% of employees (more frequently by public than private sector workers). Trade union membership fell to 34% of the labour force.
Background
Employer survey
Employee survey
Page last updated: 21 October, 2011