With temperatures set to rise over the coming days, CIPD Ireland is urging employers to be flexible around working arrangements.
The advice from the professional body for HR and learning and development comes amid reports that temperatures could reach over 30 degrees by early next week.
It said while Ireland has no upper temperature limit when it comes to working conditions, the Health and Safety Authority recognises that "an acceptable temperature for office work lies within the range of 18 - 23 degrees".
It also highlights that a thermometer should be available if a worker wants to check the temperature.
Ireland's changed employment landscape means workers are now based in a wide variety of environments - in the workplace itself, a remote working hub, their own homes, or elsewhere.
Mary Connaughton, Director of CIPD Ireland said a flexible approach is the wise choice.
"People’s health and safety must be a priority as always, and although the high temperatures are only expected to be with us for a few days, it’s worth being prepared," she said.
Ms Connaughton said starting and finishing earlier may be an option for some, while others might prefer to do some work in the evening when temperatures have dropped.
"Work environments should be arranged to minimise any excessive effects of sunlight, such as using blinds, adjusting workspace layouts," she added.
"This is a chance to allow flexible work practices do what they're designed for, and adapt to the conditions at any particular point in time," Ms Connaughton said.
