Presenteeism and the associated loss of productivity are just two of the downsides of not addressing employees’ health. That was the clear message emanating from a recent Shannon Chamber seminar focused on the importance of health and well-being in the workplace. The seminar, which was organised in conjunction with Laya Healthcare and hosted in…
The new government’s first budget, due for publication next Tuesday, 11 October 2016, is eagerly anticipated. With uncertainty over the impact of Brexit, it is unclear which taxpayers, if any, will benefit from the Budget provisions. The Apple verdict will increase the focus on any FDI-related measures, with keen interest too in expected measures concerning…
The Gift Voucher Shop(GVS) are launching a recognition programme for SMEs called ‘The Spotlights’ with Chambers. This purpose is to recognise employees that go the extra mile and offer SMEs the facility to reward these unsung heroes. ‘The Spotlights’ is a simple online programme for your members to nominate their employees they feel go above…
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mary Mitchell O’Connor TD, has today (Wednesday, 5th October 2016) welcomed the publication of the Book of Quantum which provides general guidelines for the amounts that may be awarded in personal injury claims related to road, public place and workplace accidents. Commenting on the Guidelines Minister Mitchell O’Connor…
The establishment of the Workplace Relations Commission in October 2015 has presented Irish employers with a new set of considerations and has forced both employees and employers to review the way they deal with employment claims. In a recent Shannon Chamber briefing on the Commission’s progress since its establishment, managing director of Adare Human…
Welcome to Adare Human Resource Managements October 2016 edition of our monthly HR and Employment Law Newsletter in Conjunction with Shannon Chamber of Commerce Please click the following link which will take you through to the newsletter; http://www.adarehrm.ie/newsletters/2014/october-2016-employment-law-newsletter
“Budget 2017 is being drawn up at a time when the UK government is assessing its post-Brexit future and the impact exiting the EU will have on its attractiveness as an investment location. Given that FDI is a global competition and Ireland is competing with cities with populations in excess of our national total, in…
‘Parky’ to be added to airport’s ‘Wall of Fame’ Friday 30th September 2016: Shannon Airport is about to add another famous name to its ‘Wall of Fame’ after one of the world’s most famous TV chat show hosts, Sir Michael Parkinson, touched down ahead of an appearance tonight at the Lime Tree Theatre in Limerick. …
Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross TD, and Minister of State for Tourism and Sport Patrick O’Donovan TD, today welcomed the latest official data on overseas travel from the Central Statistics Office (CSO), which showed an increase of 12.3% in overseas visits to Ireland for the first eight months of 2016 compared to…
Shannon Chamber is delighted to note that the National Competitiveness Council Bulletin issued today (28 September 2016) reports Ireland’s improved ranking in the WEF Global Competitiveness Report 2016-2017. “The improvement in Ireland’s international competitiveness ranking by one place to 23rd, largely due to our improved macroeconomic environment and stable fiscal performance, is a welcome move….
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