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How Great People Practices Can Drive Your Culture with the IRFU

Ep. 13

In the thirteenth episode of the Red Cube Podcast, Great Place to Work CEO Cathal Divilly is joined by Aileen Bailey, HR Director at the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU). Aileen speaks into how the IRFU have built on their inclusive and progressive policies in the last few years and the importance of staying consistent with your approach from the top down. 2023 winners of the Culture Improvement Special Award at the Best Workplaces Awards, the IRFU have implemented a whole host of initiatives from team huddles to wellness weeks to ensure staff feel supported throughout the business.

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