Commencement of Domestic Violence Leave on Monday 27th November 2023

Commencement It was recently announced that Domestic Violence Leave would come into effect and just yesterday, on Monday November 27th, this provision of the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023 commenced. Employers must ensure that a policy detailing the provisions of the Act has been communicated and rolled out to all Employees and…

Maximising Your End-of-Year Performance Reviews

Employers and HR professionals throughout Ireland are preparing for the yearly routine of performance reviews as the end of 2023 fast approaches. These evaluations can be time-consuming, but a well-defined performance management strategy will support a streamlined and effective process, resulting in a more accurate and meaningful appraisal of Employee performance. It is advisable that…

The Shannon Airport Group shortlisted for prestigious national property award

The Shannon Airport Group shortlisted for prestigious national property award

Tuesday 14th November 2023: The Shannon Airport Group has been shortlisted for a prestigious national property award in the 2023 KPMG Property Industry Excellence Awards.  Shortlisted under the Public Space and Planning Award category, the Group’s outstanding achievements in the realm of public space and planning have garnered recognition in this highly coveted category. This accomplishment…

Lean is all about People: Manage people right and the process will manage itself…key message from Toyota keynote speaker at Mid-West Lean Network Conference

Lean is all about People: Manage people right and the process will manage itself…key message from Toyota keynote speaker at Mid-West Lean Network Conference

Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber (centre) pictured at the Mid-West Lean Network conference with (from left): Paul Blahyj, Toyota Lean Manufacturing Centre; Heather Lowry, An Post; Martin Tierney, Seating Matters; Gavin Sheehan, Analog Devices and Network chair; Paula McDonnell, TTM Healthcare; Niamh Doherty, STERIS and Robert Hernan, Enterprise Ireland. Photo by Eamon Ward. Lean practitioners…

Lean deployment delivers cost benefits to Virgin Media Ireland

Lean deployment delivers cost benefits to Virgin Media Ireland

Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber, pictured with Áine Ní Chaoindealbháin, managing directors, VMTV and Glen Winn, Business Assurance (F&RA) director at Virgin Media Ireland. Photo by Eamon Ward.    Since commencing its lean journey in 2013, Virgin Media Ireland has seen the value of investing time in pilot testing and rolling out lean projects that…

The Shannon Airport Group unveils the names of the two chosen charities they will fundraise for over the next 12 months

The Shannon Airport Group unveils the names of the two chosen charities they will fundraise for over the next 12 months

The Shannon Airport Group unveils the names of the two chosen charities they will fundraise for over the next 12 months. Pictured left to right from The Shannon Airport Group Charity Committee is Ciara Smith (Operations), Chair of the committee Vanessa McTigue (Commercial Properties), Arek Gdulinski (Sustainability), Amanda Gavin (Marketing), Adam Mulkerrin (Operations), Aoife McLoughlin…

HR & Employment Law Update: Managing Absenteeism

Although we have seen a reduction in the level of absenteeism since 2022, illness related absences are on the rise again and to effectively manage absenteeism, Employers need comprehensive strategies that combine policies and procedures, communication, and support systems. Managers should be able to understand their policies and consider the appropriate leave option. High levels…

Delegation from Sichuan Provincial Department of Commerce and Sichuan Airlines Logistics Co. Ltd. visit Shannon

Delegation from Sichuan Provincial Department of Commerce and Sichuan Airlines Logistics Co. Ltd. visit Shannon

  The delegation, led by Liu Wenwei, Coordination & Supervision Division Deputy Chief, Sichuan Provincial Department of Commerce (centre) is pictured with Helen Downes, chief executive, and Dympna O’Callaghan, director of communications, Shannon Chamber. Photos by Eamon Ward.   A delegation from Sichuan Provincial Department of Commerce and Sichuan Airlines Logistics Co. Ltd. visited Shannon…

New Funding Scheme to drive job creation/retention and enterprise development in regions launched

A new funding scheme, aimed at driving job creation/retention and enterprise development in each region throughout Ireland was recently launched by the Minister of Enterprise, Trade & Employment, Simon Coveney TD. The Smart Regions Enterprise Innovation Scheme is being delivered by Enterprise Ireland and has a total value of €145.3 million. Its aim is to…