Retain and Thrive: How Employee Retention Drives Business Success

Employee retention is a crucial aspect of any successful business. In Ireland, the workforce is highly educated and skilled, and there is strong competition for talent. Companies need to ensure that they are not only attracting top talent but also retaining it. Business agility no longer refers only to operational flexibility but also to the…

Is Racism Rife in Irish Workplaces? What is your Business doing to combat discrimination?

Is Racism Rife in Irish Workplaces? What is your Business doing to combat discrimination?

The UN established the 21st of March 2022 as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and now in its second year it is a timely reminder for Irish Employers to consider the application of their Dignity at Work and anti-harassment policies as well as promoting equal opportunities in the workplace. Further steps…

30,000 passengers expected through Shannon Airport over the St. Patrick’s Day period, up by 24 per cent on 2022

30,000 passengers expected through Shannon Airport over the St. Patrick’s Day period, up by 24 per cent on 2022

Friday 10th March 2023:  Shannon Airport is expecting a boost to its passenger traffic this St. Patrick’s Day period as 30,000 people are expected to travel through the airport, a 24 per cent increase on last year’s figure (21,000 passengers).   CEO of the Shannon Airport Group Mary Considine said, “Our passenger forecast over the St. Patrick’s period…

First of its kind event for Women In Aviation – Mid West Region Networking Event

First of its kind event for Women In Aviation – Mid West Region Networking Event

The inaugural event will take be sponsored by Shannon Airport Group place to mark International Women’s Day. The event will be held at the Shannon Aviation Museum Links Road Smithtown from 4pm to 6pm on Wednesday 8th March 2023. Women In Aviation – Mid West Region is an all-inclusive space for women across the aviation…

Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions: How to Comply with New Obligations

As of December 16th, 2022, the EU Directive on Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions was transposed into legislation amending a number of pieces of employment legislation and introducing new legal obligations for employers that require immediate attention. Set out below are details of the new obligations for employers and best practice guidance for implementation. Terms…

Cliffs of Moher Experience and Clare Retail Exposition

Cliffs of Moher Experience and Clare Retail Exposition

The Cliffs of Moher Experience will be hosting an inaugural Clare Retail Exposition supported by Clare Local Enterprise Office, Clare County Council & Burren and UNESCO Global Geopark, on Sunday, 19th and Monday 20th February 2023. This two-day event is the biggest showcase of its kind to be held in County Clare in recent years….

PRSA rule change presents business owners with huge opportunity

PRSA rule change presents business owners with huge opportunity

Recent changes to pension legislation in Ireland offers a huge opportunity to business owners to fund their pensions and extract cash from their business in a tax efficient manner. Previously, companies were limited in how much they could contribute to an employee’s pension by age related limits, service and salary. If a company made a…