Archives: 2014

All aboard in Kildare

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


Welcome to our new ezine – still called LINKS!

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


Consumers’attitudes towards brands’ CSR

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


RTÉ support for Dress for Success Dublin

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


Check us out in Donegal

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


Time to Read on Nationwide

Our fantastic Time to Read programme was recently featured on Nationwide. Time to Read is Ireland’s first business to education reading initiative.


IBM Event: Where do you see yourself in five years ?

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


Veolia supports employee wellbeing, training and community engagement

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