ALHomecare has placed hundreds of live-in carers around the country in what manager Tom Quinlan believes is a safe and affordable alternative to nursing homes and private visiting carers. Laya healthcare research shows that offering wellbeing solutions is a necessary way to build resilience, fostering engagement and connectivity among employees. For businesses undergoing digital transforming, it is the wisest strategy. Improving your BER rating is a great way to reduce bills. Potential savings from switching your mortgage along with access to grants could be the way to create your own cosy home.
Human connection and making things as easy and hassle-free as possible is the mission for this impressive COO, who is ticking lots of boxes at the challenger bank. Vulnerability of businesses to cyberattacks is growing, so taking the necessary steps to protect your organisation requires a new approach.
Landmark laya healthcare research finds that stress management and flexibility are key issues for workers and it has responded with a new series designed to provide help.
WeWork is supporting human connection, culture and collaboration in the workplace. The Alliance for Insurance Reform hopes to see reductions in the level of damages awarded, to bring them into line with other jurisdictions, and reduce insurance costs.
This month the organisation will celebrate 40 years in Ireland, having quietly played its part in offering vital support to those working in the health service.
The Generation Green Home Upgrade cuts through the complexity for consumers by providing a whole-home retrofit solution alongside straightforward low-cost finance options. At Ulster University, important research into mental health and wellbeing is aiding both Samaritans and those who need a daily helping hand.
From contributions to employment status, company schemes and more, Mike Ainsworth, head of technical services at Zurich Life, has all the answers you need to get set up to save for your future. Government has a chance to move beyond status quo as it faces raft of challenges, says PwC head of tax. Family car offers convenient, environmentally-friendly option. Now is the best time to start looking at your pension, say the experts at Zurich Life.
Architects, interior designers and sustainable energy experts share their ideas for creating a relaxing and cosy home that will work for you now and into the future. BoatyardX builds native cloud applications for business, using an open, collaborative approach. The Covid Credit Guarantee Scheme is a key help and support for any business that has been negatively impacted, and you can apply direct through Bank of Ireland.
Switch it Up Live will feature information and inspiration in association with Ulster Bank. DraftKings, the Boston-based technology firm opened a Dublin office in and is looking for talent. Thought leaders and senior Irish figures from the world of business and economics will virtually gather at the IMI National Management Conference on September 24th. Accenture is radically re-shaping the manufacturing floor and laboratory with new technologies and solutions for game-changing results.
WeWork is enabling people to work from home near home. This offers a real point of difference for enterprise organisations who are rethinking the ways they attract and retain talent.
Planning a kitchen or bathroom project is exciting and inspiring. Switching your mortgage could give you a way to save for upgrades that add value to your home. Energy innovation is helping all of us transition to a greener world with ESB leading the charge. A smooth sale is what you want when you put your home on the market. Moovingo estate agent gets the job done with expert advice plus fixed and flexible fee structure. The Institute of Education has rapidly adapted to meet the needs of students and overcome new challenges.
Cadbury Dairy Milk Freddo Treasures Family Space Camp promises to be a week of fun and informative virtual online activities, events and much, much more. Designing hand-made kitchens from quality materials that are beautiful, tailored to your needs, and which transcend trends is what Neptune is all about.
Enhancing relationships, AI and embedding innovation into the DNA of organisations are key trends Accenture has identified in its Technology Vision report. Summer calls for fresh, crisp, quaffable whites that can be enjoyed solo or with food.
What you need to know about vitamin D for your family's health and immune system. Kinsale Mead is creating a new drink from old methods, and bringing mead to a wider audience with support from the Food Academy programme. Caitriona Barron serves up three delicious and nutritious family meal ideas, all using Charleville cheese. Blakes Always Organic is on a mission to bring the probiotic benefits of kefir to an Irish audience, thanks to the Food Academy programme.
Covid gave us the longest OOO notification in history. Ibec is helping businesses get ready to return with smart strategies and helpful advic. Flexible, reliable and scalable, the new PowerStore storage platform from Dell Technologies helps to address new workloads and demands of remote working. MSD Ireland is innovating to meet the challenges posed by the current outbreak. Specsavers rolls out a scan on a hospital quality machine that can detect eye problems before they reach advanced stages.
For wine lovers globally, Argentina means Malbec. And increasingly, Malbec means Trivento. Thanks to new technology, a range of often symptomless eye conditions can be detected. While the three Yamamori locations in Dublin maintain their own personality and vibe, the same work ethic and sense of family is behind all of them, according to the Ryan family.
The archivist, the cooper and the blender discuss the history and unique taste of the most decorated single pot still Irish whiskey in the world. From kids to the family fitness fanatic, smartwatches and fitness trackers make a great Christmas present. David Phillips tested the Fitbit Versa 2 smartwatch to attempt to establish a new habit of regular exercise. The Monkey 47 Wunderbar Christmas pop-up will appear in a secret location on Dublin's northside this November.
Let Oroko guide your travel plans for the year ahead. Lynsey Duncan tested out some of the new features and integrations on the Fitbit Versa 2. With the festive season nearly upon us, we spoke with five restaurant owners who have created bespoke cocktails and desserts using Baileys Irish Cream as a key ingredient.
The new scheme, which opens for online applications on November 20th, provides subsidies to help reduce the cost of childcare for families. A new baby left Amanda Jane Sweeney getting just a few hours of rest a night, so she decided to try the Fitbit Versa 2 to see if it could help get her into a better sleep regime.
There is limited time available to apply for the competitive funding initiative, which helps businesses identify areas where productivity could be improved. The Business School is working alongside organisations in the development of programmes that support emerging skill requirements and career development.
Activist, author and entrepreneur, Dan Pallotta returns to Dublin to present his ideas as part of an event organised by Charities Institute Ireland on November This edition promises to be its best yet. If we want to decarbonise energy, heat pumps are the way to go. The collaboration will include a number of events and installations in Kildare Village, offering guests a chance to experience the collection in an alternative setting. It came as no surprise that there were minimal tax changes announced in Budget , says Nicola Quinn, PwC Cork tax partner.
Meet the new marketing leaders who are driving a profound shift in marketing and rewiring organisations to improve customer experience.
If you plan to move goods to, from, or through the UK after Brexit, now is the time to prepare your business for custom. South Africa has everything from wild coastlines to rugged mountaintops and super cities. Here are 10 great highs to get you going, when deciding what to experience. More businesses are seeking out ways to support employees and proactively putting measures and programmes in place to enhance overall staff wellbeing.
Ulster Bank is inviting prospective first-time buyers to a free informative event in October with hints and tips about finding the right home in Cork. Up to half of women in Ireland, of all ages, experience leaky bladders yet the issue is rarely talked about.
From the traditional heritage of its rural villages to the urban art and cuisine of its cosmopolitan cities, a selection of local guides offer up some invaluable tips for your next trip. Lidl Ireland is looking for candidates for its graduate programme who are adaptable to change and want to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
We talk to a previous graduate about how it helped her career path to date. Ulster University develops the first computational brain model that explains human decision confidence and change of mind. Companies are having to deal with a deluge of new tax legislation and rules and there is no sign of a let-up, according to PwC partner, Susan Roche. Taste the Island: The Causeway Coastal Route is one of the most scenic routes in the world but it is just as impressive for lovers of great food and drink.
Summer may be coming to an end, but festival season continues right through the autumn season in Ireland.
Book a short break at one of the many fantastic Irish festivals on offer this autumn. By sharing our stories we can discover the solutions and stop feeling embarassed about an issue that affects millions. Let Oroko help you reveal your dream travel plans for the year ahead. It is vital to be able to talk through your aspirations with your surgeon and challenge them on every aspect, says Dr Ahmed Salman, clinical director of Auralia Clinic.
Laura Dowling is pharmacist adviser to Relife Ireland, the skincare brand. Ulster Bank is inviting prospective first-time buyers to an informational event in Dublin packed with hints and tips about finding both the right home and the right mortgage. New beginnings can be stressful at this time of year but anticipating change and starting new habits in advance will help.
From Ireland to Italy and back again: Orla Cunningham's career journey to becoming senior director of Pfizer Ireland's biomedicine design group. Troy Kenny on how the culture of support in Pfizer helps employees achieve and exceed their career goals.
Taking the train is time better spent - whether you choose to catch up with a friend, relax and have some 'me time' or catch up on some work.
Artificial intelligence is transforming customer experiences and delivering the personalised services modern consumers demand. Pfizer is investing in the next generation of breakthrough medicines, says Paul Reid, Pfizer Healthcare Ireland's country manager. Danielle Barron and two friends joined forces on the Irish Life MyLife fitness app, to challenge themselves with three very different goals in min.
As Deloitte launches its inaugural Financial Services Innovation Awards, we examine the conditions that allowed Ireland emerge as a global financial services hub. On the 30th anniversary of the tragedy Sky Atlantic presents a five-part miniseries that unlocks the story behind the worst nuclear disaster in hist. We ask Robert Glynn of Habu Interiors for his advice on ways to allow potential buyers recognise the value of your home.
Cut out the hard work this year with the Deluxe range of ready-to-serve or ready-to-cook dinner and dessert options. Ulster Bank is inviting prospective first-time buyers to a free informative event with hints and tips about finding the right home, the right mortgage and renovating. With expertise in nutrition, therapeutics, and engineering, Ulster University offers solutions to farming and industry stakeholders North and South of the Border.
In the second of our three-part Easter special, Elaine McDonnell prepares for an Easter reunion dinner inspired by Lidl's Deluxe range. In the first of our three-part Easter special built around the Lidl Deluxe range, Elaine McDonnell prepares for Easter with a scavenger hunt, and by baking an Easter wreath chocolate cake using ingredients from the Deluxe and Favorina range. Ulster Bank is inviting prospective first-time buyers to two free informational events packed with hints and tips about finding both the right home and the right mortgage.
The new Seat Tarraco offers a premium vehicle that suits all modern lifestyles. Ahead of a first-time buyer series of events in Cork and Dublin, we speak to architect Karen Brownlee about the merits of choosing an older property to renovate.
Ahead of a Bank of Ireland and Myhome. Getting a mortgage and finding a home take centre-stage at Cork and Dublin events in March to help first-time buyers get started. In part four of our Everyday Adventures series in association with Jaguar Land Rover, former Irish international rugby player Jamie Heaslip takes Liz Dwyer on a spin through his rugby neighbourhood. Sligo company Quickcrop, now a multi-million euro business, started with funding from their Local Enterprise Office.
Use our smart travel guide to save on your next European city break. We asked regular passengers on the Enterprise commuter rail service just why they prefer to take the train.
Derry is the perfect base for exploring the Wild Atlantic Way and the Causeway Coastal Route, but with much of the best of the northwest located in the city itself, you may want to just stay put. Dublin start-up, Webringg, has 47 staff in three countries, but once it was just an idea. Making it grow started with a visit to their Local Enterprise Office. We are fast approaching a point where electric cars will be the vehicle of choice for most drivers.
One of the advantages of the Moneycorp online platform is that customers overseas can use it to learn about foreign exchange transactions and markets before committing themselves to anything.
With so many fridge freezer styles available, finding the right one for your kitchen can be a complicated business. Let our handy guide help you choose. Finding the best fridge freezer can be a tricky business — especially when you need it fast. Use our guide to help you decide just what kind of model you actually need.
Now is the time to organise your holiday plans for and Oroko are the perfect travel partners. The River Lee Hotel in Cork is the venue for this free event on November 8th which will offer an array of solutions for first-time buyers.
Sponsored by the Embassy of China in Ireland. Seasonal affective disorder SAD is a very real issue which affects many people when the days begin to get shorter. GSK has partnered with laya healthcare to roll out an innovative employee mental health initiative to help open the conversation around the issue in the workplace.
Whether you choose an app, a social media support group or a running buddy, the key message of the Pfizer Healthy Town initiative this autumn is get out and get moving. For most of us, looking after our gut health is relatively straightforward, but changes in your gut can be a sign that there is something going on in your body which needs to be investigated.
With the future of work already taking shape, HR will move to become a strategic adviser to business. In the final part of the trading up series, we look at the return of the house and how to integrate the interior and exterior environment seamlessly, while maximising the garden layout to best suit your lifestyle. From logistics to auctioneering: ambitious plans put apprenticeships on the agenda. In part five of our series, which aims to give buyers the confidence to look beyond the obvious when viewing a home, we ask some renovation experts how best to tackle the bathroom.
PwC World in Report predicts a huge shift in the balance of economic power over coming decades. In part four of a six-part series, we ask experts to assess the costs and implications of renovating a kitchen.
Travel entrepreneur Mary McKenna, who started her business in her sittingroom, on the importance of being financially and physically fit and how family trumps all. To celebrate families in the outdoors this summer we sent a family zip-lining in Kilruddery. An iOS app that offers activities and games allows children with the condition to work on their speech and motor skills.
Irish workers are anxious, sleep deprived, and worried about their finances. Workplace programmes, such as one created by Microsoft Ireland and laya healthcare, can help. To celebrate families in the outdoors this summer, we sent father-son duo Peter and Turlough McDonnell to try horse riding in Castle Leslie, Co Monaghan.
To champion bars driving Irish whiskey success, we went in search of Redbreast along the Atlantic Whiskey Way — a new route to the heart of Ireland. To celebrate families in the outdoors this summer, and ahead of the Freddo Family Camps, we sent a family of four to cycle the Waterford Greenway. By , most new electric vehicles coming on the market are going to have ranges of km or more, completely dispelling myths around capabilities. Whatever your destination, the Jeep Compass can bring you there.
Join Brian Coakley as he ventures deep into the wilds of the Irish countryside. Guinness is bringing Meatopia, the wildly popular live-fire beer, food and music festival, back to Dublin's Open Gate Brewery. Organisations need new HR tools to meet the challenge of retaining staff and shaping employee relationships. More and more are turning to foreign exchange specialist Moneycorp for its highly competitive exchange rates, lower transfer fees and a superior level of client management and guidance.
Securing mortgage protection can be laborious and time consuming. Laya Life can offer a simple, instant online solution. Embracing new technologies such as AI and creating a strong digital culture will be critical to the future competitiveness of organisations, says Microsoft Ireland's Paul Shanahan.
Neff are celebrating the quality and confidence of Irish local food producers — here we meet some of the country's best.
Chinese food specialists Hang Dai bring their latest street food venture to The Hop House, a three-part food, art and music event. Ahead of the finals of the Irish Restaurant Awards we ask some regional winners just what makes their food a success.
The first quarter of has seen exceptionally strong levels of activity across almost all market sectors, according to Lisney Estate Agents. For food entrepreneur Alison Cowzer, family support and an MBA gave her the confidence to build her company. How does driving the Jaguar E-Pace make you feel? In 'Mary Magdalene', which is in cinemas now, a clearer picture emerges of the woman who was a key apostle to Jesus.
Presenteeism is on the rise at work, but employers can help. New draught Guinness cans celebrate John Gilroy — the artist behind the iconic Guinness ads.
For these chefs, gluten-free menus are never an obstacle to incredible flavour and choice. From CoderDojo to TechSpace - the creativity driving the coding generation is building great new horizons for young people. Redbreast is the definitive Irish whiskey and any one of its five expressions will make a perfect gift for whiskey lovers. No matter what size a business is, it can benefit from investing in the health of employees. Employers who introduce mental health first aid training can help improve knowledge and attitudes towards stress and mental health issues in the workplace.
Phase two of the 25 luxury two- and three-bedroom apartments in one of the best locations in Dublin offers inspired architecture, sophisticated interiors and beautiful surrounding. Employees need to recognise that company pension schemes are a very valuable asset to their job. Hundreds of events will take place nationwide in November, providing a brilliant opportunity to explore the world of science and technology that surrounds us. Food, sleep and exercise — why your employees need all three to be successful at work.
Increasingly aware of the benefits of a healthy workforce and the need to attract and keep talent, organisations are enhancing their wellness programmes. To close the pensions savings gap we need to raise awareness of the importance of saving as young as possible for both genders, but particularly for women. For former geologist Andy Sleeman, the measure of his retirement success is the time it allows him to spend with his grandchildren, and on his boat.
The pension savings gap has increased by 38 per cent since and Ireland now has the second-highest gap in eight EU countries surveyed. It is estimated that , people in Ireland experience depression at some stage in their lives, but just talking about the problem can help a lot. Men are becoming more open about their health, but overeating, smoking and drinking too much are still concern. If introduced to Ireland, auto enrolment would be the latest in a number of initiatives designed to bring more people under the pension umbrella and boost retirement savings.
An upcoming Modern Parenting event in Tullamore, as part of the Pfizer Healthy Town programme, aims to build skills for parents leading today's complicated family lives. Research suggests one-in-five could save by switching mortgage provider. The Pfizer Healthy Town has a busy schedule of events through the autumn in the Offaly town.
The Irish language is an undercurrent which runs through Irish art but, for those who speak it daily, the personality of the language simply bubbles up in their work. BWG Foods, who own and operate Spar, Eurospar, Mace, Londis and XL have been able to negotiate highly competitive energy prices and achieve energy efficiency through their partnership with Electric Ireland.
Be One. A keynote speaker at the upcoming Responsible Innovation Summit, Sheena Iyengar, aims to help unravel the complex relationship between products and society.
The pay gap between men and women pales in comparison to the pension gap. What's worse, says Kristen Foran, is the pension gap is growing. The mountains and sea that make up Sligo's Surf Coast offer the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation.
A new white paper from spend management software company Concur aims to help businesses get a better handle on employee expenses. Card payment provider, Elavon has developed solutions tailored to the needs of businesses to take advantage of the move to card and mobile payments.
The expectation is that for every employee the values of Focus Ireland are reflected in work practice, written documentation and in our relationships with each other, with customers and tenants, volunteers, partners, donors and funders and the wider public. Therefore the quality of services delivery is equally as important as the kind of services we provide. These values underpin our behaviour and attitudes in the provision of service to all stakeholders. Of the nine values identified in the organisation, the three values of Respect, Safety and Quality are closely integrated and have been identified as the primary values which are core to the other values of Accessibility, Partnership, Integration, Advocacy, Empowerment and Stewardship.
To read more about each of these, click on the links below:. Respect is about treating individuals equally and in a professional manner. Respect embraces the concepts of justice, fairness, equality and dignity.
It upholds the human right and the diversity of all stakeholders. Respect demands honesty and clarity in our interactions with each other, with customers and with all stakeholders. Safety is about providing a safe environment in which all stakeholders can feel safe and secure and welcomed in Focus Ireland. All employees have a responsibility to ensure their own safety as well as the safety of others.
Safety is achieved in attending to the physical environment of all stakeholders and in engaging in a professional manner with people who are feeling vulnerable or who are behaving in ways that are unsafe for themselves and others. Quality is about ensuring we provide customer driven services that are professional, appropriate and addressing customer needs. We aim to provide a high standard of quality services designed using knowledge of best practice, research, and policy and customer feedback.
Our standards are measurable both internally and externally and they comply with all statutory standards and regulations. Accessibility is about facilitating access to relevant services for all customers in a practical and transparent manner. We aim for clarity, simplicity and minimal bureaucracy in our systems of engagement and access. The services we provide will be flexible in accommodating the changing needs of customers and tenants. We accept the need for review and change over time and we are committed to engage in consultation so that opinions of all stakeholders are heard.
Partnership is about partnering and cooperating with customers and with other organisations both voluntary and statutory in order to achieve our goal of preventing people becoming, remaining or returning to homelessness. Integration is about the ultimate goal of our work — that our customers should be fully integrated into the fabric of society so that they can lead independent and fulfilling lives.
Advocacy is about how we advocate on behalf of customers to ensure that appropriate services and housing are provided by networking and partnering with voluntary, statutory and community organisations. Empowerment is about enabling customers and employees take initiative and make positive and informed choices. We are committed to assisting customers in managing their own lives so they can establish new relationships, build their self-esteem and confidence, make independent decisions and decrease their dependence on other people and organisations.
She said. Fifteen years ago, I was homeless and had noboby to turn to. Focus Ireland housed me and gave me the help and support that I needed to turn my life around. Focus Ireland has marked its 30th anniversary year with a number of events around the country including this concert today. The charity is taking the opportunity to once again say thank you to everyone who has supported its work since Focus Ireland CEO Ashley Balbirnie paid a special tribute to all the donors, businesses and funders who have made the work of Focus Ireland possible over the years.
I know from Sr. Stan that this work has touched thousands of lives over 30 years.
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