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…
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…
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…
Simon Coveney, TD, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment pictured with Eoin Gavin, president and Helen Downes, chief executive, Shannon Chamber. Photo by Eamon Ward. The Shannon region’s deep-rooted culture of industrial development and innovation over the last century, when coupled with the vision for the region set out in the Shannon Estuary Economic Taskforce…
• PTSB to become new brand name for the bank with new visual identity • Repositioning reflects PTSB’s ambitions as a full-service personal and business bank and its focus on changing customer needs • The introduction of a new customer promise – Altogether More Human • Largest rebrand in Ireland in 2023 – initial €5…
As we enter the final months of 2023, many Employers will find that some Employees still have not taken their full annual leave entitlement. But how can Employers best manage a situation where Employees have not taken their annual leave? It is important for Employers to consider the outstanding annual leave balance Employees might have…
The CAE Park Aviation team, representing Shannon Chamber, runners up in the All-Ireland Chamber Golf Champions competition in the K Club, Straffan, Co. Kildare sponsored by The Noel Group (from left): Noel Lynch, Michael Sillery, Gavin McPhillips and Alan Brigdale. Team member, Alan Brigdale, wins longest drive For the second year in a row,…
Clean Coasts and Uisce Éireann continue to urge Clare communities to ‘Think Before You Flush’ and help protect our water and environment Uisce Éireann, Clean Coasts and Clare native June Curtin, Snámhaí Sásta are urging the public to continue to ‘Think Before You Flush’ as alarmingly a recent survey has revealed an increase in the disposal of wipes and…
Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber pictured at the S4 Sustainability Conference in Westpark Shannon with conference speakers (seated from left): Jim Dollard, executive director, generation & trading, ESB, conference sponsor, and Julie Sinnamon, council member, The Climate Change Advisory Council. Back row (l-r): Damien Kilgannon, real estate director, Fine Grain Property (Ireland) Ltd; Lisa Vaughan,…
Pictured at the Shannon Chamber/Grant Thornton Budget 2024 breakfast briefing (from left): Damian Gleeson, partner in charge, Grant Thornton; Éanna McGarrigle, Tax Manager, Grant Thornton; Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber; Stephen Kinsella, Professor of Economics, University of Limerick; and Theresa O’Gorman, Director, Tax, Grant Thornton. Photo by Eamon Ward. In the context of where…
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