Signs of poor HR

There has in recent weeks been ongoing discussion at Irish Rail concerning a €500 tax-free voucher, which could only be used at one retailer.

But there has also been annoyance or unease that in order to access the voucher employees had to sign up to an Irish Rail email account.

Siptu organiser Paul Cullen said: "This is indicative of the dire state of industrial relations within Irish Rail."

The idea that employees or members have to sign up to a company or organisation's email account to receive 'goodies' or news is not exclusive to Irish Rail.

Some religious congregations carry out a similar practice. Not wise or helpful.