While not entirely unexpected, given Ryanair’s pre-announced intention to do so, Shannon Chamber has described Ryanair’s decision to close its Shannon base for the winter months, as disappointing news for Shannon Airport management and staff, Ryanair employees and the wider region. Accepting that Ryanair’s decision is linked to the reduced load factor challenges that every…
The well-being of staff has moved centre stage because of COVID-19. Never has it been more important for companies to understand the symptoms of helplessness, anxiety or depression, a by-product of COVID-19, and offer their employees easy access to supportive resources to enable them cope in these very challenging times. That was the advice given…
Missed opportunities must be kept on the Agenda Shannon Chamber has described Budget 2021 as a spending budget, befitting the times we are in and containing measures that will be welcomed by business, particularly the extension of the Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) and the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS), the VAT reduction for the…
13 October 2020 Budget 2021 prioritises investment in helping businesses respond to the twin crises of Brexit and Covid-19. The funding provided for comes on top of the measures announced earlier this year in the July Stimulus – a €7bn package, aimed at protecting jobs and creating new opportunities. The Tánaiste said: “This is a…
Shannon Chamber HR is a dedicated HR and Employment Law Support Service for members of Shannon Chamber provided in partnership with Adare Human Resource Management, experts in Employment Law, Industrial Relations, Human Resources and Health & Safety at preferential rates. Today’s article by Derek McKay, Managing Director of Adare Human Resource Management looks at when it…
As all counties in Ireland are now operating at Level 3 of the National Framework for living with COVID-19, Shannon Chamber, on behalf of its 320 member companies is calling on everyone in the Mid-West region and beyond to abide by the clearly defined restrictions for this level, to facilitate a reduction in the spread…
Tech Disrupt 4.0 is an exciting pilot project where participants can secure funding of up to €25,000 to help create and launch solutions that align with the principles of Industry 4.0. Organised by Local Enterprise Offices Clare and Limerick, the Tech Disrupt 4.0 pilot project encourages cutting edge technology, innovation and software development in Ireland’s mid-west…
This morning (5 October 2020) Chambers Ireland expresses concern at new advice from the National Public Health Emergency Team that the entire country should move to Level 5.Speaking this morning, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said, “This latest announcement will come as a shock to businesses and local economies throughout the country, who have…
Shannon Chamber has joined forced with Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Clare to put a myriad of issues impacting the economy under the microscope. In what promises to be an enlightening webinar, which takes place on Tuesday, 6 October from 10 – 11am, award-winning journalist, author and broadcaster Ian Kehoe will, in his usual incisive manner,…
Shannon Chamber HR is a dedicated HR and Employment Law Support Service for members of Shannon Chamber provided in partnership with Adare Human Resource Management, experts in Employment Law, Industrial Relations, Human Resources and Health & Safety at preferential rates. The ongoing health crisis continues to disrupt businesses in many ways. Employers and managers, who would…
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