Will it be specific to my business?

Yes. It’s written for you, not a generic download.

Is this legal advice?

No. I’m an HR adviser, not a solicitor. If a matter needs legal advice, I’ll tell you.

I already have a handbook. Can you review it?

Yes: book a 15-minute call and we’ll look at what you have.

What about contracts of employment?

I do those too: see contracts of employment.

A done-for-you employee handbook for Irish employers

Clear, practical policies written for your business under Irish employment law, by Fionnán O’Sullivan: 15 years in HR, lecturer in Performance Management & Reward at UCC.

Fionnán O’Sullivan, Ainm · Cork, working nationwide

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UCC · Ibec Academy · CIPD Ireland · The Sunday Times

Most small business handbooks are out of date, copied, or missing

A template downloaded years ago, with another company’s name still in it.
Policies that don’t reflect changes in Irish employment law.
Managers making it up as they go, because nothing is written down.
When a dispute arises, you need to show what your policies say and that staff were told.

A good handbook sets expectations clearly and helps you deal with issues consistently.

What’s included

A handbook written for your business, in plain English, with your name and your way of working
Core policies Irish employers commonly need, such as: grievance, disciplinary, dignity at work (bullying, harassment and sexual harassment), leave and absence, remote/hybrid working, data protection, and health and safety basics
Statutory leave policies reflecting current Irish law at the time of drafting
A review of your existing policies, if you have any
A short call to walk you through it, and guidance on rolling it out to staff

How it works

1
Kick-off call.
We talk through your business, your team and anything you already have.
2
Drafting.
I write the handbook for you.
3
Review.
You review the draft and we agree any changes.
4
Roll-out.
You get the final version, ready to share with staff, with guidance on rolling it out.

Typical turnaround: a general handbook within a week, or one fully tailored to your business typically within 3 weeks of the kick-off call.

Price

Price agreed for your business. Book a 15-minute call to discuss.

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The ainm platform

Prefer to build it yourself?

The ainm HR platform has a handbook builder for Irish employers. It drafts each section for you, checks your handbook for missing sections, exports to Word or PDF, and sends the finished handbook to your staff to acknowledge online. Cara, the ainm assistant, can then answer staff questions from it.

It’s included in the Growth plan, together with the policy builder and contracts.

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Free employee handbook checklist

Not ready for a full handbook? Get the free checklist and see what your handbook should cover.

Why work with me

15 years in HR
Lecturer in Performance Management and Reward, UCC HR Higher Diploma
Ibec Academy panel consultant and pay transparency speaker
CIPD Ireland Southern committee member (MCIPD)
Previously owned and scaled a recruitment business
Co-host of The People Problem podcast; featured in the Sunday Times
Clients include Fort Wayne Metals and Adhesive Research Ireland

Frequently asked questions

There’s no single law that says you must have a handbook, but employers are required to give employees certain information in writing, and some policies (such as grievance and disciplinary procedures) are expected. A handbook is the practical way to keep it all in one place.

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The information on this page is general information for employers and is not legal advice. Employment law changes and every situation is different. Take professional or legal advice for your specific circumstances.