Ireland’s labour market is shifting fast. Employment among 15–64-year-olds has surged to 74.7%, while unemployment increased to 4.9% in July according to the CSO’s latest data with the latter likely driven by economic pressures in certain sectors. On the other hand, the skills shortages persist across technology, financial services, healthcare, and manufacturing. For Irish employers,…
The Irish international humanitarian agency GOAL has reached out to share that GOAL Jersey Day, now proudly supported by Premier Sports, is back and they have invited you to support this fantastic cause. The official date is Friday, 10th October, though each company is welcome to choose any day in October that suits best. Taking…
In today’s hyper-competitive business environment, productivity and high performance are no longer nice-to-have ambitions they are critical factors in any business. Yet, as leaders, we cannot simply declare a desire for better performance and hope it materialises. It must be measured, tracked and managed with the same rigor applied to financial performance. The challenge is…
Welcome to Adare’s August 2025 edition of their monthly HR and Employment Law Newsletter. Please click the following link which will take you through to the newsletter: https://www.adarehrm.ie/newsletter/
With global trade agreements being renegotiated and a high number of multinationals operating in Ireland, redundancy announcements have been making more headlines of late. While the circumstances around every reorganisation will vary, it is vital that Employers comply with the relevant laws when making redundancies, particularly when the Employee thresholds for collective redundancy compliance apply….
Shannon Chamber CEO Helen Downes has warmly welcomed the appointment of Mary Considine as chief executive of Irish Rail, describing it as a strong testament to her exceptional leadership during her six years at the helm of The Shannon Airport Group. “Mary’s impact on Shannon and the wider region has been enormous,” Ms Downes said….
As part of Shannon Chamber’s ongoing commitment to representing our members’ interests at both national and international level, we are inviting businesses to participate in an important survey being conducted by Chambers Ireland in partnership with the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). The ICC Survey on Tax Factors Impacting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is…
Two marathons a day. 50 days. A mission to support young minds. While most people mark their 50th birthday with a celebration, Australian father and aviation entrepreneur Jason Williamson is doing something far more extreme – running 4,000km across one of the world’s toughest landscapes to raise awareness and funds for youth mental health. The…
Tuesday 29th July 2025: The Shannon Airport Group is delighted to announce an exciting new addition to Shannon Airport’s summer ’26 schedule. Discover Airlines, a Lufthansa Group subsidiary, is set to introduce a direct, twice-weekly service from Shannon Airport to Frankfurt, Germany, starting on April 4th, 2026. The route will operate on Saturdays running from…
Monday 28th July 2025: Shannon Airport is preparing for a bustling August Bank Holiday, with almost 60,000 passengers expected to travel through the airport over the period, marking a 10% increase compared to the same period in 2024. This continued growth reflects Shannon Airport’s strong performance in 2025, with over 1.04 million passengers recorded in the…
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