Over 600 apprentices now engaged in Manufacturing Engineering and Polymer Apprenticeships - Ibec

Thu, Oct 05, 2023

Ibec’s Irish Medtech Association and Polymer Technology Ireland, the Ibec groups which represents the medtech, and polymer sectors, celebrated over 600 apprentices now engaged with the Manufacturing Technician Level 6, Manufacturing Engineer Level 7 and Polymer Processing Technologist Level 7 apprenticeship programmes at special ‘Talent to Thrive’ event hosted by the Irish Medtech Association Board at The G Hotel, Galway last week.

Government urged to provide urgent stimulus package for West and North West

Thu, Oct 05, 2023

The Government is being urged to provide the West and North West with a stimulus package worth at least €570 million to kick-start development across the ailing area. The call has been made by the Northern and Western Regional Assembly (NWRA) in a submission to the Department of Finance ahead of Budget 2024 next month.

Valued support recognised as Pat and Una McDonagh win prestigious sponsorship award

Thu, Sep 28, 2023

Pat and Una McDonagh received the Outstanding Contribution to Sponsorship Award as the 2023 Irish Sponsorship Awards that were held in Dublin last Thursday.

Building a culture of learning at Chanelle Pharma

Thu, Sep 28, 2023

Placing Learning and Development (L&D) at the centre of a company’s culture is a reliable way of strengthening engagement, skills acquisition and other capabilities to drive better business performance. This strategy empowers upskilling and equips workers with what they need in today’s changing workplace and global economy.

Rosemarie Ryan, director of organisational development and engagement at Chanelle Pharma, believes companies can set themselves up for success if they create an effective L&D culture programme.

Siren 13.4 introduces unprecedented scale and speed alongside new patent

Thu, Sep 28, 2023

Galway-based Siren, the all-in-one investigation platform company this week announced details of a new patent and the release of Siren 13.4.

Should I put career change on hold?

Thu, Sep 28, 2023

Q: I was planning a career change. Well, when I say ‘planning’, it was more ‘thinking about it’ than anything else. I had a general idea that I would not be in my current field by the end of 2023, and I was starting to look around at options, courses and so on. Now I feel like battening down the hatches and sitting tight. What would your advice be? (ER, email).

Building a culture of learning

Thu, Sep 28, 2023

Placing Learning and Development (L&D) at the centre of a company’s culture is a reliable way of strengthening engagement, skills acquisition and other capabilities to drive better business performance. This strategy empowers upskilling and equips workers with what they need in today’s changing workplace and global economy.

Portwest CEO to address British and Irish Trading Alliance event next week

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

The British and Irish Trading Alliance (BITA) will host Harry Hughes, CEO of Portwest as keynote speaker to their networking lunch being hosted in Westport Plaza Hotel on September 29 from 11:30am.

Budget 2024 must allow small business owners to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving business environment

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

The Small Firms Association (SFA) has called on Government to continue to back Ireland’s small businesses and entrepreneurs to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving business environment.

Make them want to bite your hand off

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

A big challenge when preparing for job interviews is to first of all identify your real skills and strengths and then to portray those properly on the day.

Transform your business with Lean techniques

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

Lean For Business is designed to encourage clients to adopt Lean business principles in their organisations to increase performance and competitiveness.

Chambers Ireland welcomes study showing gender balance is coming to boards

Thu, Sep 14, 2023

Chambers Ireland’s Chief Executive, Ian Talbot,has welcomed the stufy showing that more gender balance is coming to the baords of Irish companies.

Mr Talbot, said that the significant improvements since 2021, and in particular the increase in both the number of women CEOs, and the number of women who are Chairs of Boards, are particularly welcome. Seeing the number of women-led businesses rise from being only one-in-seven in 2021 to almost one-in-five in 2023 demonstrate how quickly change can happen when businesses and boards prioritise female appointments.

Garda Síochána launch campaign to hire 400 clerical officers

Thu, Sep 14, 2023

An Garda Síochána has this week launched a public competition to hire up to 400 clerical officers across locations nationwide.

Galway companies urged to enter SFA National Small Business Awards

Thu, Sep 14, 2023

The Small Firms Association (SFA) National Small Business Awards 2024 were this week officially launched by awards patron, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD. This year marks the twentieth anniversary of this awards programme which celebrates the achievements of small businesses in Ireland and to recognise the vital contribution of the small business community to the Irish economy.

How to prepare for the questions you fear

Thu, Sep 14, 2023

So, you are preparing for interview, do you know the questions you really don’t want to be asked? Have a short – well, hopefully short – list of questions that would rattle you if they came up and you weren’t prepared, writes Mary O’Brien-Killeen, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers.

There’s no point burying your head in the sand and hoping these questions don’t come up. It’s much better to anticipate them and have some answers at the ready.

University of Galway Professor recognised for contribution to research and leadership

Thu, Sep 14, 2023

University of Galway’s Professor Alma McCarthy has been recognised for her contribution to academia, research and leadership and honoured with the Fellowship of the Irish Academy of Management.

Shannon Airport join forces with ESB to cut lighting power consumption by two thirds

Thu, Sep 07, 2023

The Shannon Airport Group and ESB have completed a major lighting project which will see Shannon Airport’s energy consumption in lighting cut by two thirds.

Strong push can take you over the line

Thu, Sep 07, 2023

Q: I am going for an interview in my company and the field is bound to be very competitive. It’s a great job. People from inside the company are eyeing it up, as are others from similar companies. A woman could get nervous thinking about the opposition. How should I approach the interview? (OL, email).

A: Every time you go for a job, you must believe that the opposition is of a high quality. To think otherwise is to court complacency and that’s no ally in any competitive process.

Nine Galway charities and community organisations receive donations from ALDI store colleagues

Thu, Sep 07, 2023

A total of nine Galway-based charities and community organisations have become the latest beneficiaries of ALDI’s Community Grants programme, with each receiving a grant from the ALDI store teams in County Galway.

Galway stores champion environmental change

Thu, Sep 07, 2023

SuperValu Loughrea and Centra Lough Atalia have joined forces with SEAI (Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland) to spearhead environmental change in the retail sector, demonstrating their commitment to energy reduction and sustainable business.

The Galway stores used the SEAI grant to add solar panels in both stores, the results of which is the energy equivalent of powering 36 Irish houses per year. These new energy efficient upgrades, combined with previous works in store amount to 153,200 KWH of energy per year, an overall carbon reduction of 34% for SuperValu Loughrea, and 60% for Centra Lough Atalia.

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