GHR Consulting — addressing HR issues in cost effective and professional manner

Thu, Jun 18, 2020

GHR Consulting is a Human Resources and Recruitment consultancy based in Galway, set up by Ruairi Guckian in October, 2019. A native of Salthill, Ruairi is a highly experienced HR professional. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from NUIG, a Master’s Degree in Corporate Strategy and People Management and Development from NUIG, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management from the London Metropolitan University.

Galway Chamber calls for continuation of Wage Subsidy Scheme

Thu, Jun 11, 2020

Continuation of the Wage Subsidy Scheme into 2021, waivers on commercial rates, and a reduction on VAT are essential measures to ensure Galway businesses emerge from the recession, and not go under during it.

Plan re-opening your office, says architect Hugh Wallace

Thu, Jun 11, 2020

As the Government’s roadmap to re-opening Ireland has begun, Hugh Wallace, architect and director of Douglas Wallace Consultants is already working with clients on their approach to re-opening their offices.

Galway businesses can cut energy costs with online SEAI Energy Academy teaching efficient energy management

Thu, May 21, 2020

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has launched a free online training resource to help businesses reduce their energy costs. The SEAI Energy Academy can help to lower energy bills by as much as 10%, potentially even more, by educating businesses and employees on changing energy use behaviours and effective energy management.

With the increasing societal focus on climate change, and the launch of the Government’s 2019 Climate Action Plan, many businesses are seeking to play their part in reducing their climate impact. The SEAI Energy Academy is an ideal starting point and allows employees to upskill on energy efficiency and avail of tailored online training that can lead to important business cost savings.

Research shows that most home possessions in Ireland are pursued by household name banks not vulture funds

Thu, May 21, 2020

A major research report confirms, for the first time, that almost half of the mortgage possession cases listed before the courts are being pursued by “household name” banks, which are directly supervised by the European Central Bank.

Retailers record 400 per cent increase in online sales

Thu, May 07, 2020

The introduction of COVID-19 restrictions has led to a significant increase in online sales for Irish retailers, according to a leading ecommerce firm.

Women's Empower Programme to be rolled out from June

Thu, Apr 30, 2020

EMPOWER, the women’s entrepreneurship programme due to be delivered in the iHubs on GMIT, IT Sligo, and Letterkenny IT campuses in May, will now be delivered fully online from June.

Network Galway working to support member in uncertain times

Thu, Apr 16, 2020

At a time when we are in such state of flux commercially, local Galway Branch of Network Ireland has come together to support its 140 members through this uncertain period.

‘Umbrella Eile’ — new Galway based social enterprise

Thu, Apr 16, 2020

‘Umbrella Eile’ is a new Galway based social enterprise which has its focus firmly on building and strengthening business within the community. Unlike traditional business models which are driven by the need to maximise profit, this initiative aims to fill a gap, by helping individual businesses and sole traders realise their maximum potential.

Earlier this year five Galway entrepreneurs came together to form a community for small business owners through providing peer to peer support, protection and providing platforms for trade. ‘Umbrella Eile’ is the brainchild of Lauren Dolan, a Galway based social entrepreneur, who has a background in Community Development, Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

Chambers Ireland calls on Government to show leadership on prompt payment

Thu, Apr 16, 2020

Following the publication of the second Chamber Network survey, Chambers Ireland and our nationwide Network of Chambers has called on Government to join Chambers in calling for engagement with the prompt payment legislation and to send a message to business, both public and private, that if you can pay, you should do so on time.

Galway woman appointed as funding manager at SFI Research Centre for Software

Thu, Apr 09, 2020

Lero, the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre for Software, has appointed Renmore’s Dr Martina Prendergast as International Funding Manager. The strategic appointment is key to achieving the centre’s goals of securing international investment in its leading-edge research.

Hosted by the University of Limerick (UL) Lero brings together expert software teams from universities and institutes of technology across Ireland in a co-ordinated centre of research excellence with a strong industry focus. Lero’s research spans a wide range of application domains from driverless cars to artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, esports, fintech, govtech, smart communities, agtech and healthtech

Galway industries which need workers

Wed, Apr 08, 2020

We have nearly completed our fourth week in lockdown, and nearly 500,000 people in Ireland have been counting the economic cost of the global pandemic, as hospitality, retail, and many other sectors have halted in order to contain the spread of the coronavirus. Those who have been left with no job have been seeking the Pandemic Unemployment Payment of €350 a week to try to tide them over while all non-essential businesses remain closed.

ActionPoint named in Best Managed Companies list

Thu, Mar 12, 2020

ActionPoint, the award-winning IT Services and Software Development firm with offices in the Mervue Business Park, has been named as one of Ireland’s Best Managed companies in the Deloitte Best Managed Companies Awards 2020.

Digital Business Ireland to represent online business

Thu, Mar 12, 2020

A new trade body, Digital Business Ireland (DBI), has been set up to represent the interests of all businesses conducting business online in, and from, Ireland.

DBI will provide cutting edge insights, training, education, advocacy, policy and compliance advice to all Irish businesses selling or promoting goods and services online across the globe.

Portwest invests in top Italian footwear brand

Thu, Mar 12, 2020

Portwest has announced an investment in Italian company Base Protection footwear, a premium safety footwear brand.

Half of Irish professionals state technology hinders work-life balance

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

Some 80 per cent of Irish employees hoped that tech-enabled remote working capabilities would give them better work-life balance. However the reality is far different, with almost half (42 per cent) claiming that new smart working practices are negatively impacting their work-life balance.

NUI Galway wins €4 million EU project to produce sustainable chemicals

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

NUI Galway has continued to build on its credentials as one of the world’s leading centres on sustainable manufacturing research, having won a €4 million project, funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation programme, to produce chemicals using solar energy.

Want to join a dynamic tax practice?

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

Laura Lynch & Associates is a dynamic tax practice based in Galway city centre, providing strategic and relevant tax and business advice to its clients, who include individual and corporate business owners, business angel investor syndicates and emerging entrepreneurs, particularly in the Medtech sector. We deal with personal, corporate and international issues across all tax heads, applying a commercial and personal approach to a given set of circumstances.

Bluebird Care to hold recruitment event next week

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

Bluebird Care has announced its spring 2020 recruitment and QQI Level 5 training event which takes place on Monday March 2 in the Clybaun Hotel, Knocknacarra, Galway, from 10am to 4pm.

Carolyn Corless of Bluebird Care said: “There is an increased demand for home care services in the local community as the primary choice for older people and for people with an illness or a disability is to be able to stay in their own home.

Joe Bergin to head up Elkstone Galway office

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

Elkstone is Ireland’s leading multi-family office investment group providing unique investment services to its Irish and international client base including wealth management, venture capital and real estate opportunities.

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