Elizabeth Urell, Guidance Counsellor in Kildare Town CS talks about her role in The Schools’ Business Partnership and the benefits it brings to her, the students and all involved. Photo (L-R): Liz Urell, guidance Counsellor Kildare Town Community School, Deirdre Shanahan, HR Director, Kildave Village Outlet, Maureen Bergin, Retail Director, Kildare Village Outlet. Picture taken
We spent some time seeking feedback from some schools and companies, the outcome of which is this new look e-zine! We would welcome your views on its design, content and ease of reading. Since December we have set up some great new partnerships: Friends First with St. Laurence College, Loughlinstown; Sea Fisheries Authority of Ireland
Business in the Community Ireland (BITCI), Ireland’s only network for responsible business is delighted to announce Mary Rose Burke, Director of Business Representation with Ibec and James Winters, Plant Manager for the DePuySynthes Ireland Manufacturing Operation as newly appointed board members . Joining a 12 strong group of senior business leaders from across industry sectors that together
Recent research from Carat considered consumers’attitudes to brand’s corporate social responsibility efforts. Brands that support charities can see increased loyalty among existing customers and has some impact on brand switching . 61% of respondents said they felt all companies should support charitable causes. At Business in the Community we can see a clear shift in how
This year RTÉ supported Dress for Success Dublin in their annual awareness and donation campaign. Over and above donations from RTÉ Wardrobe Department, and from RTÉ staff, RTÉ also created a short film and series of clips featuring some of the female professionals who work for RTÉ (both on air and behind the scenes) explaining
Company expert Noreen Doherty, Retail Manager in AIB Bank, Letterkenny lets us in on her area of expertise working on a unique partnership. Photo: Noreen Doherty of AIB Letterkenny with students from Errigal College learning about the bank. Q. What, in your opinion, are the key success factors leading to an effective Skills @ Work
International internet company AOL have been based in Dublin for the past 16 years and are leaders of digital content, advertising solutions and services. Colin Kennedy, Senior Software Engineer with AOL Networks tells us why he volunteers with SBP. Q. What school are you linked with and for how long have you been working with
Our fantastic Time to Read programme was recently featured on Nationwide. Time to Read is Ireland’s first business to education reading initiative.
With the historic pace of technological advancements, this popular job interview question has become a daunting challenge to answer without a solid plan – whether you are a student, you are just starting in the workforce or you are a seasoned professional. In honour of International Women’s Day on March 8th, we are delighted to
Workplace: Dalkia, Veolia’s energy business, has recently achieved its 3 year CPD re-accrediation result with Engineers Ireland. Dalkia has utilised the CPD platform as a key tool in the creation of a learning and performance culture which is at the centre of the company’s strategic goals. The learning and performance culture creates an environment where
30 Kellogg’s staff attended the Community Fair held at European HQ in Swords during lunchtime on the 13th February. Despite a busy day, employees came to find out about the new Kellogg’s Breakfasts for Better Days programme – a new employee volunteering initiative in Ireland. Breakfasts for Better Days™ makes hunger relief – breakfast programs