Tuesday, 10 March 2026
10:00 - 10:45
(
45 mins )
webinar
Research by Matrix Recruitment shows 88% of workers say bullying and harassment remain a serious problem in Irish workplaces. For HR professionals, handling these allegations can be one of the most challenging parts of the role — especially when emotions are high, and every next step is being closely watched.
When complaints are mishandled, issues can quickly escalate, affecting morale, workplace culture, and potentially leading to a WRC claim or tribunal.
Expert speaker: Dr Gerry McMahon
With experience as both an independent HR consultant and a WRC adjudicator, Dr Gerry McMahon will share an insider perspective — including real case law examples involving:
You’ll see what employers did well, and what went wrong.
This free webinar will be hosted by Julie from Legal Island, who will moderate a live Q&A so you can ask your questions and get practical guidance.
You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of what good handling looks like — and reassurance that while you don’t need to be perfect, you do need to show you have acted fairly, consistently, and thoughtfully.
Our webinars and podcasts are sponsored by HRLocker.
HRLocker is an all-in-one HR software platform designed to simplify and streamline people management for growing businesses. From leave management and time tracking to performance reviews, document storage, and employee records, HRLocker brings everything into one secure, easy-to-use system. By automating manual HR tasks and improving visibility across your workforce, HRLocker helps companies save time, reduce admin costs, and create a better employee experience.
Gerry McMahon is an acknowledged national expert in People Management. He has over 35 years’ experience - as a workplace investigator (on bullying/harassment/ disciplinary/dismissal/grievance issues), trainer, negotiator, facilitator, mediator, arbitrator and team builder - across a wide range of employment sectors. He is the M.D. of the H.R. training and advisory company Productive Personnel Ltd.
Gerry has also had an extensive range of books and articles published and been a columnist with the Industrial Relations News, Irish Times, Sunday Business Post, and Irish Independent and expert commentator on H.R./Employee Relations for R.T.E. and TV3/Virgin. He has also served on numerous Legal Island and C.I.P.D. judging panels and is a Council member of the Irish Association for Industrial Relations.
Contact: Tel. 087-2471415; E-Mail: ppl1gerry@gmail.com
