Aspire are running ‘Workplace Conflict Resolution’ courses which combine expertise from psychology, cognitive behavioural therapy and mediation with practical tools to develop confidence and competence with effective conflict resolution. The skills taught are crucial leadership skills for reducing distress and promoting harmony essential for team building and corporate wellness. This program teaches invaluable communication and […]
The Marketing Institute of Ireland host ‘Marketing 5’s How to Build a Culture of Marketing Effectiveness with Paul Dervan’. This bespoke 5 step blueprint to help tackle the major marketing topics of our time will take place online on 14 January 2021 from 10AM-11AM. Designed for practical application, the Marketing 5’s is a no-nonsense, clear, […]
An expert group, building on the findings of the National Remote Work Surveys and stakeholder consultations, has called on the Government to introduce a range of measures to support continued remote working. The Group made up of representatives from the NUI Galway Whitaker Institute, the Western Development Commission (WDC), and industry met with various companies, […]
Managing Your Cash Flow & Raising Finance – Your COVID-19 Recovery Plan: Is your business interested in finding funding and managing its cash flow? @DigitalDunLaoghaire & Bank of Ireland present a free lunchtime webinar on Thu, 10 December 2020 from 13:00 – 14:00 in which a panel of experts will discuss: Managing your cashflow to […]
Is your business Brexit Ready? Change is coming in less than 30 days and your Local Enterprise Office has a range of training and mentor supports available to help your business prepare. As hubs of expert advice, information and practical supports, dedicated Local Enterprise Office teams can help you manage your Brexit response. Is Your […]
Join Ibec Regional Insights Series and keep ahead of industry trends and get unrivalled networking opportunities. This annual event explores how Ibec can galvanise businesses on a set of actions to create a sustainable economy and society, making all our regions better places to live and work in. Ibec Regional Insights Series takes place on […]
Empower Women’s Entrepreneurship Programme Commences in CUA Institutes: EMPOWER Start, the women’s entrepreneurship programme, commenced full online delivery this month (Nov 2020) through iHubs across the campuses of the Connacht Ulster Alliance (CUA) of GMIT, IT Sligo and Letterkenny IT. Co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Social Fund as part of the Programme for […]
The 2020 UCD VentureLaunch Accelerator Programme Virtual Awards Event are set to take place on Wed, 2 December 202o from 12:30 – 13:00. This year due to COVID-19 the annual UCD VentureLaunch Accelerator Programme will take place virtually. At the 2020 UCD VentureLaunch Accelerator Programme Virtual Awards event attendees will have the opportunity to have […]
Credit Guarantee Scheme Extended: The government has extended a 2 billion euro state-backed credit guarantee scheme for small and medium-sized businesses to the end of June, saying demand was increasing following an initial low take up. The scheme, which offers loans of up to 1 million euros with the state taking on 80% of the […]
Enterprise Ireland have outlined details to apply for the Covid 19 Products Scheme EU Funding Support. The COVID-19 outbreak has resulted in an urgent need across the EU and globally for medical and public health R&D, products and solutions. In response, The EU Temporary State Aid Framework has been amended to allow for, “the facilitation […]
Is Your Business Ready for Brexit? Assess your readiness with Enterprise Ireland’s online Brexit Readiness Checker. Get Ready, Get Informed, Get Support/ Enterprise Ireland is supporting Irish businesses to assess their Brexit readiness across Customs, Finance, Strategic Sourcing and Serving your UK customer. Complete the Brexit Readiness Checker to receive a personalised report to help […]
How Digital Can Enable SME Recovery under Next Generation EU: Small and medium sized businesses are the beating heart of Europe’s economy – over the last five years, they have created around 85% of new jobs across Europe. However, many of those who have not embraced digital tools have struggled during the COVID-19 crisis. On […]
Today – Monday, 9th November 2020 – is Equal Pay Day in Ireland, the day on which women effectively stop earning for the rest of the year, due to the current gender pay gap of 14.4%. Women in Ireland are effectively working for free, due to the current gender pay gap of 14.4%. That’s the […]
Businesses are facing increasing difficulties in all areas. Failte Ireland’s Support Hub offers expert advice on HR challenges, from payroll to restructuring, to help protect businesses during restrictions outlined in the Government’s Plan for Living with COVID19. Fáilte Ireland recently hosted a two-part HR webinar on ‘Impending HR Challenges’ with HR Expert Caroline McEnery of […]
The Marketing Institute of Ireland Webinar: The pandemic has accelerated a number of key predictions made in ‘Mintel’s 2030 Consumer Trends’. Find out which trends have been particularly accelerated and how these are set to impact key sectors such as Food, Retail, Health & Wellbeing and Technology. Simon Moriarty, Director of Trends EMEA at Mintel […]
Business Reacts to Level 5 Restrictions: Ibec, Ireland’s largest and most influential business membership organisation, has said that the decision from Government last night to move the whole of the country to Level 5 Covid restrictions was an inevitability given the much-publicised growth of cases and predicted hospital capacity constraint. “The absence of a […]
Researchers from the Whitaker Institute at NUI Galway and the Western Development Commission have published summary data from the second phase of the national remote working employee survey. The remote working study findings inform employers about employee experiences of remote working. The survey focused on those employees who are currently working fully remotely or a […]
The 4th in the 2020 AgDIf masterclass series, Effective Communication, will take place on October 22nd at 1pm and will be led by Own The Room – an innovative learning & development company. An additional industry speaker (to be announced) will open the session. This masterclasses is a leadership training session, geared toward enhancing presence, […]
This year’s National Women’s Enterprise Day is taking place online on 14th October. All events are free and you can join hundreds of entrepreneurs for a day of seminars, discussions and insights. Join host, Áine Kerr, and entrepreneurs from across the country for a day of education, inspiration and motivation. National Women’s Enterprise Day A […]
This year has posed many threats and depending on the nature of your business or industry, you may have a wide range of challenges to face. The MentorsWork 8-week business-support programme is FREE to SMEs nationwide and is designed to provide the skills and supports to help business owner-managers and leaders sustain and improve their […]
