Conflict and Dispute in the Workplace on the Rise

Just last month Adare Human Resource Management launched their most recent HR Barometer Key Findings from a national pulse survey impacting 33,000 employees. In that our research found that almost 7 out of ten (69%) Organisations experienced workplace conflict in 2022, up from 46% in 2021 from our HR Barometer Series 6.1. “Discipline” ranks as…

Mid West Simon Annual Ball

Mid West Simon Annual Ball

From Left to Right – Jackie Leonard – Head of Fundraising Mid West Simon Community, Kieran O’Hanlon – Deputy Mayor of the City and County of Limerick, Jackie Bonfield – CEO Mid West Simon Community, Councillor Michael Begley – Cathaoirleach of Shannon Municipal District.   Mid West Simon Community is delighted to announce that its…

1,600 firms claim R&D funding but others losing out, Shannon Chamber seminar told

1,600 firms claim R&D funding but others losing out, Shannon Chamber seminar told

Pictured at the R&D seminar in Shannon (from left): Aisling Dooley, Principal Officer, Revenue; Ian Collins, Partner & Head of Innovation Incentives, EY Ireland; Leanne Storan, Tax Partner, EY Ireland; Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber; Clare Wardell, Assistant Principal Officer from Revenue, Business Taxes Policy & Legislation Division; and Fiona Gilchrist, R&D Strategy Lead with…

Uisce Éireann’s commitment to Clare communities continues with completed €3.2m Clarecastle Sewerage Scheme

Uisce Éireann’s commitment to Clare communities continues with completed €3.2m Clarecastle Sewerage Scheme

Tuesday, 06 June 2023: Clarecastle is a village famed for its rich maritime heritage and vital infrastructure delivered by Uisce Éireann will benefit the local community, environment and economic development for decades to come. Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Clare County Council, successfully completed the construction of the Clarecastle Sewerage Scheme that has ended…

Shannon Chamber focused on retaining Chamber All-Island golf title

Shannon Chamber focused on retaining Chamber All-Island golf title

  David Fitzgibbon, managing director of recruitment specialists CREGG, lines up for a birdie to launch the Shannon Chamber Golf Classic 2023 under the watchful eyes of (from left): Aidan Mannix, president, David Jones, captain, and Debbie Reddan lady captain, Shannon Golf Club; and Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber. Photograph by Eamon Ward Having brought…

Uisce Éireann urges communities in North Clare to conserve water

Uisce Éireann urges communities in North Clare to conserve water

Thursday, 1 June, 2023 – Due to the current high demand for water, combined with the ongoing low rainfall levels, some water supply schemes across County Clare are experiencing water shortages and reduced pressure due to low reservoir levels.   Areas affected include Ennistymon, Lahinch, Fanore, Kilfenora and Ballyvaughan.   Speaking about conserving water, Uisce Éireann’s…

Workplace Relations Commission Annual Report and Workplace Conflict

Conflict and disputes are unavoidable in the workplace but how conflicts are resolved is crucially important. When dealt with quickly, timely and respectfully, they can be resolved easily with little formal actions required. However, when conflicts are not addressed ejectively and allowed to go unattended, employees involved suffer, productivity will be impacted and ultimately there…

Ennistymon student makes a splash in Green Schools Poster Competition

Monday, 29 May 2023 – Ireland’s young water champions were celebrated recently at the annual Green School Water Awards hosted by An Taisce Green-Schools and Uisce Éireann. There was success for First Year student Rory Fitzgerald of CBS Ennistymon who declared regional winner in the Secondary School Poster Competition.  Over the past school year, over 12,800…

Take off for Shannon Airport’s new Chicago service with United

Take off for Shannon Airport’s new Chicago service with United

  Shannon Airport’s new Chicago service takes off with United. Mary Considine, CEO The Shannon Airport Group, First Officer Paul Sullivan, United Airlines, Captain Michael Milo, United Airlines and Martina Coogan, Head of Corporate Sales Uk and Ireland, United Airlines. Pic Arthur Ellis. Over 42,000 seat capacity expected to create new business and tourism opportunities     …