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.

And the irony is that you may not fully recognise what you have to offer until you stop thinking about yourself and focus instead on what the employer is actually seeking in the successful candidate.

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.

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.

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.

Unrelated study might offer real value

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

Q: I am applying for a job. At the moment, I am also doing a part-time college course in an unrelated field and am wondering if I should mention this in the application? I don’t want them to think that my attention lies elsewhere or that my concentration will not be total. What do you think? (AC, email).

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

Thu, Aug 31, 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.

David Broderick, SFA Director, said the Irish economy has proven resilient, as it recovered from Covid and faced the challenges of inflation and rising energy prices. “Now as we enter a time of interest rates hikes, it is vital that the Government use Budget 2024 to focus on providing certainty on costs and maintaining competitiveness, to safeguard our domestically owned businesses.

Bord Gáis Energy to recruit 300 staff including 70 apprentices

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

Bord Gáis Energy has announced plans to triple its services workforce by recruiting 300 staff including training 70 apprentices, and opening a bespoke Bord Gáis Energy Academy, over the next five years.

Tesco introduces free GP service and wellbeing support for Galway colleagues and their families

Thu, Aug 17, 2023

Tesco Ireland has today announced the introduction of a free virtual GP service for its colleagues in Galway along with enhancements to some of its existing benefits.

Sligo native named new CEO of Western Development Commission

Thu, Aug 17, 2023

The board of the Western Development Commission (WDC), the state agency responsible for the economic and social development of the West of Ireland has appointed a new chief executive with Allan Mulrooney stepping into the role from next month.

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