‘You see? This is why I hire men’ — HR boss reveals the sexism that new parents suffer at work

Businesswoman set up firm after realising ‘system is broken’ for workers with children

Michelle O'Keeffe Co-Founder of Platform55

Niamh Horan

The boss of a HR firm has revealed some of the sexist remarks Irish women and men have experienced in relation to maternity and paternity leave.

Michelle O’Keeffe, co-founder of Platform55 and a former Enterprise Ireland entrepreneur of the year, said focus groups facilitated by the company have unearthed some eye-watering experiences.