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Low pay and poor working conditions are the major cause of workers leaving in the Hospitality sector: SIPTU

SIPTU representatives have said that the prevalence of low pay and poor working conditions in the hospitality industry is the major cause of workers leaving the sector which is resulting in current workforce shortages. SIPTU is calling on employers in the hospitality sector to pay their employees more to avoid further workforce shortages. The trade … Read more

40% of childcare workers are actively looking for job in another sector due to low pay; new survey

A new survey of the childcare industry has found that 41% of early years professionals are actively seeking a job in another sector. The Early Years Professionals survey report was conducted by social scientist Dr. Amy Greer Murphy. Murphy said that today professionals are still struggling with low pay and insecure working conditions, feel undervalued … Read more