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Damien McCarthy of HR Buddy and Chris Kane, author of Where's My Office?, join Down to Business to debate Denis O'Brien's claim that working from home has hurt Ireland's work ethic.Listen here.
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March is Jamie's Picks! For Week 2, we're diving back into the eerie world of Damien McCarthy. After covering Oddity and falling in love with his chilling style, we had to check out more of his work—and that led us to Caveat! Starring Johnny French and Leila Sykes, this psychological horror follows a drifter with partial memory loss who takes a job caring for a disturbed woman in a secluded island house. Sounds simple, right? Think again. Tune in as we break down Caveat and explore what makes McCarthy's films so uniquely unsettling!
Damien McCarthy of HR Buddy speaks to PJ Coogan to shed some light on what is going on with wages. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're sticking in international waters as we discuss the Irish film Oddity written & directed by Damien McCarthy. The boys are joined by Mike Muncer (Evolution of Horror Podcast) to discuss Euro ghost stories, getting the most out of your movie props, and a very unique take on the revenge sub-genre. Get your camera timer ready!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we're discussing Red Rooms on the dark web! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Mike on social media:BlueskyEvolution of HorrorHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterBlueskyInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:BlueskyTwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard
We heard of 'quiet quitting' last year but a new trend has emerged which some say will damage the output and culture of a company - 'soft quitting'. So what is it, and just how damaging could it be? Mandy Johnston is joined by Damien McCarthy of the HR Buddy to try and make some sense of this. Good Morning Damien.
In this episode of Slashers Podcast, the hosts dive into the eerie and psychologically charged world of Oddity (2024), the latest film from acclaimed director Damien McCarthy. Known for his ability to blend unsettling atmospheres with deeply disturbing narratives, McCarthy's latest offering challenges viewers with its strange and surreal exploration of sisterhood and how far you will go to find out the truth behind a mystery. Ade, Mikey, and Lance dissect McCarthy's trademark approach to psychological horror, applauding his ability to create a sense of dread with minimalistic yet potent visuals. Is Oddity a modern horror gem, or does it leave viewers lost in its maze of a square castle? Tune in to find out!
Before we draw our slate of 2024 episodes to a close, we wanted to highlight a creepy, atmospheric chiller from Damien McCarthy called ODDITY. Intimate in scope but provocative in its implications, Oddity takes some familiar elements and configures them in decisively unconventional ways. It's a revenge thriller, it's a murder mystery, it's a ghost story, it's a haunted house tale, it's a witchy-golem-slasher-cannibal monster movie, and most of all it's a fascinating creeper. Anchored by strong performances and a sharp script, it subverts expectations and has a unique power to linger with you even after it has finished.We're joined by Gorey Gamer Matt Murray for a Patron-only "Whatcha" segment and to discuss all things Oddity. We hope you enjoy!Patron Only Segment: Whatcha Watchin' / Readin' / Listenin' To?4:13 - ODDITYSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Escape rooms, axe throwing, obstacle course… No, they're not SAS training regimes - these are all examples of the new trend hitting offices across the world: team-building events! Cringe-inducing as they might be, these team building events are sworn by to help improve productivity and communication, but could they also be just a load of nonsense?To discuss, Andrea is joined by Margaret Cox, CEO of ICE Group, Matt Levell, Founder of Axe Club and Damien McCarthy from H.R. Buddy.Image: Axe Club
In this episode, Frank breaks down his top ten favorite current horror directors, each bringing something unique to the genre. We'll chat about Oz Perkins' eerie vibes in Gretel & Ansel and The Blackcoat's Daughter, Ari Aster's gut-punch horrors like Hereditary and Midsommar, and Robert Eggers' unsettling classics The Witch and The Lighthouse. We'll also dive into Rose Glass' Saint Maud, Panos Cosmatos' trippy style in Mandy, and Mike Flanagan's knack for spooky storytelling. Plus, we'll cover Jordan Peele, Ti West, Damien McCarthy, and Chris Nash—all delivering fresh takes on horror!
This week, the 2 Guys 5 Movies podcast kicks off October with a horror edition of the Fresh Five where Frank picks his top five movies he's watched recently regardless of year of release or subgenre. The list includes Oz Perkins's Gretel and Hansel, Hannah Barlow's Sissy, the revenge-thriller Bull, the recent genre-upending slasher In a Violent Nature, and Damien McCarthy's much-hailed Oddity. Finally, if you have your own ideas for the podcast, you can also email us with list suggestions at 2guys5movies@gmail.com, and thank you all for listening and your support.
Oddity is the scariest horror movie of 2024. It crushed the film festival circuit, drawing acclaim at SXSW, Overlook, BiFan, and Fantasia Fest. The director, Damian McCarthy, took some time to talk with The Scariest Things to tell us about how he crafted the surprise horror hit of the year.
The former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, who’s 45, has announced he is standing down from politics after the next general election. He’ll have lots of career opportunities coming his way. But for the rest of us, is it ever too late to change careers? Treasa spoke to HR expert Damien McCarthy of HR Buddy, Killarney.
A recent survey for Gen Z'ers has found out some things that they don't like doing in the office. These include never wanting to turn their cameras on in Zoom meetings, and having their lunch choices questioned. Is Gen Z really a nuisance in the office? And how do we deal with their demands… or should we?Anton Savage is joined by Damien McCarthy, Managing Director of HR Buddy and Newstalk's Alex Rowley to discuss.
Joe is joined by Professor Chris Exton from the University of Limerick and Damien McCarthy from HR Buddy to discuss the potential impact Artificial Intelligence will have in the workplace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cormac speaks to Damien McCarthy, CEO of HR Buddy, on how best to organise office events that suit everyone.
One issue that comes up with office meetings over and over again is the windbag...the one person who just won't put a lid on it and let others speak.Sean was joined by Damien McCarthy, Managing Director of HR Buddy to discuss...
One issue that comes up with office meetings over and over again is the windbag...the one person who just won't put a lid on it and let others speak.Sean was joined by Damien McCarthy, Managing Director of HR Buddy to discuss...
With Valentine's Day coming up Bobby takes a look at the actual rules around romance in the workplace with Damien McCarthy, Managing Director of HR Buddy.
Damien McCarthy from HR Buddy joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the impact of an office romance on the work environment, the need for a ‘love contract' and how the employer should balance respecting the privacy of an employee and ensuring the welfare of staff.https://karlfitzpatrick.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Damien McCarthy, CEO of HR Consultancy Firm, HR Buddy joins me now with his top tips to help you switch off this Christmas
HR Buddy's Damien McCarthy says those who are lucky enough to have time off work over Christmas should try to enjoy it As 2023 draws to a close and offices prepare to wind down for Christmas, workers who are lucky enough to be on leave over the festive period will be looking forward to the big switch-off. However, for many it can be hard to totally disconnect, particularly if the run up to Christmas has been busy. With a recent survey showing a third of hybrid workers struggle to disconnect, Damien McCarthy of Kerry-based HR Buddy, believes that for those who can take leave, Christmas is the perfect time to press the reset button. He gives tips on how this can be achieved: 1: Disconnect from work-related technology Start planning your disconnection from work in advance. Prepare your "Out of Office" messages, arrange any final conversations, remind your colleagues and clients you will be on leave, and ensure all task handovers are completed. 2: Return to an analogue lifestyle Turn off notifications and put away your work devices. Where applicable, uninstall work-related apps from your personal phone. Reading a book or magazine and doing technology-free activities will help you accept you're not at work. 3: Forget about work Easier said than done for many, but try and clear your head and break the routine. If needs be, take a break from the 24/7 news cycle or take a social media break. For some, being physically active can be one of the best ways to switch off, but for others, stillness can be the antidote to stress. 4: Get plenty of sleep and enjoy the downtime When we slow down, we give our body, mind and emotions the chance to recover. This will help you see life in a more optimistic and positive way. Dedicate time to the things you enjoy. Pick up your hobbies again or take the chance to learn a new one. Get creative. Activities such as art, crafting and writing can be useful to release stress. 5: Enjoy your family and social life to the fullest Your personal relationships are the ones that suffer the most during the work routine. Spending time with people who make you happy can be energising, and help you disconnect. Damien added that for many 2023 turned out to be the year when post-Covid life really kicked back in, and many workers came under a lot of pressure: "People have been juggling work, family and social lives, and with that comes the threat of stress, anxiety, fatigue and in some cases even burnout. We also have huge issues with disconnecting. Technology, smartphones and social media dependence have led to an 'always-on' culture for many.
Answering emails at all times of the day could make you less productive and less happy. Research carried out by the University of Sussex, recommends picking a time of day to switch off from emails, and mute notifications. The study also advises workers to put on a daily 'out of office' reply to let others know they won't get an immediate response. Damien McCarthy, CEO and Co-Founder of the HR Buddy joined Tom Dunne to discuss...
Answering emails at all times of the day could make you less productive and less happy. Research carried out by the University of Sussex, recommends picking a time of day to switch off from emails, and mute notifications. The study also advises workers to put on a daily 'out of office' reply to let others know they won't get an immediate response. Damien McCarthy, CEO and Co-Founder of the HR Buddy joined Tom Dunne to discuss...
Damien McCarthy, CEO of Founder of HR Buddy joined Sean on the show to discuss some of the most common mistakes people make when writing their CV and how to avoid them...
Damien McCarthy, CEO of Founder of HR Buddy joined Sean on the show to discuss some of the most common mistakes people make when writing their CV and how to avoid them...
Following Wednesday's discussion on pass/fail rates for garda fitness tests, Conor Lally of The Irish Times and Damien McCarthy from the Garda Representative Association joined us to discuss how morale within the gardaí is at an all time low. So, what can be done in order to entice more people to join the force? Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Are you thinking of starting a new job? Joe chats to a panel of job experts including head of technical engineering and life science with FRS recruitment Gwen Leyden, Graham Burns from CPL Limerick and Damien McCarthy from HR buddy. They tell us what the job market currently looks like, how to hand in your notice and what the movement is like in different sectors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bobby talks to Damien McCarthy of HR Buddy about some awful trends and buzzwords like "Quiet Quitting" and "Desk Bombing".
Over-sharing, over-indulging these are some of the disasters that can take place at work Christmas do! How can companies prepare their staff ahead of the party? CEO of HR Consultancy Firm, HR Buddy, Damien McCarthy joined us on Newstalk Breakfast.
Over-sharing, over-indulging these are some of the disasters that can take place at work Christmas do! How can companies prepare their staff ahead of the party? CEO of HR Consultancy Firm, HR Buddy, Damien McCarthy joined us on Newstalk Breakfast.
On today's show Ray is joined by the Great British Bake Off Judge Prue Leith to chat about taking to the road for her first ever road show, we have some Christmas Book Recommendations with Sarah Kenny, Louisa Cameron & Joanna Hamilton and Ray is joined in studio by Damien McCarthy to talk about Christmas Party Etiquette.
On today's show Author Grainne O'Brien received something special on a plane recently she joins Ray to tell us more, Damien McCarthy talks to us about "quietly quitting" the phenomenon of slowing down professionally, We have live music from Ham Sandwich and Laura De Barra gives us her top tips on how to get the most out of your fridge & freezer.
“The Gen Z bashing is getting out of hand.” That's the view of Damien McCarthy, The CEO of HR Consultancy firm, HR Buddy who says the cohort is being over criticised over the workplace phenomenon of “Quiet Quitting”. Damien McCarthy spoke to Ciara to discuss this.
“The Gen Z bashing is getting out of hand.” That's the view of Damien McCarthy, The CEO of HR Consultancy firm, HR Buddy who says the cohort is being over criticised over the workplace phenomenon of “Quiet Quitting”. Damien McCarthy spoke to Ciara to discuss this.
‘Quiet Quitting' is the concept of no longer going above and beyond, and instead doing what their job description requires of them and only that. Damien McCarthy, CEO of HR Buddy, has had his own experience of ‘quiet quitting' and he says that it's not just the employees that are doing it. He joins Bobby to discuss.
This week we learned that unemployment in the Irish economy fell to a 21-year low of 4.2% but what does this mean for employees and employers alike going forward and are we all seeing the benefit of these upward trends in reality? Damien McCarthy, CEO of the HR consultancy firm 'HR Buddy' and outreach worker Maya, join Stefanie Preissner to discuss.
Damien McCarthy, CEO of HR Buddy & Beth O'Reilly, President of the Union of Students in Ireland
Employers are complaining that young workers are unable to deal with criticism, expect their work roster to fit around their social lives, and constantly use their phones in the workplace. That's according to Damien McCarthy, Chief Executive of HR Buddy
Employers are complaining that young workers are unable to deal with criticism, expect their work roster to fit around their social lives, and constantly use their phones in the workplace. That's according to Damien McCarthy, Chief Executive of HR Buddy
Damien McCarthy, CEO of HR Buddy & Beth O'Reilly, President of the Union of Students in Ireland
Treatment for cocaine use among young people in Ireland has increased by 171% between 2011 and 2019. A new report from the health research board has found that emergencies caused by drink and drug-taking among young people are on the rise, with an alarming spike in cases involving cocaine. Andrea spoke to Ciaran Carey Former Limerick All Star Hurler, HR expert Damien McCarthy and Taxi driver Michael, about the prevalence of drug use and if its time to bring in drug testing in work places.
Gardaí have warned that children in Ireland are being sexually exploited online every day because of a three-year backlog in cyber-crime investigations. Damien McCarthy, a member of the GRA's national executive for Dublin South Central, joined Ciara on Newstalk Breakfast to explain more on this.
Gardaí have warned that children in Ireland are being sexually exploited online every day because of a three-year backlog in cyber-crime investigations. Damien McCarthy, a member of the GRA's national executive for Dublin South Central, joined Ciara on Newstalk Breakfast to explain more on this.
There's a new phenomenon in the workplace where employees ghost their own employers and simply don't turn up for work because they've gotten a better offer elsewhere. For more on this Joe spoke to Damien McCarthy from HR Buddy. Listen and subscribe to Breakfast Business on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.