In today’s business environment, sustainability is not just a buzzword – it’s a necessity. Companies across all sectors are realising the value of aligning with global frameworks like the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to improve their environmental impact, gain a competitive edge, and contribute to a more sustainable future. With support from the […]
Key Learnings from Procurex Dublin: Enhancing Public Procurement for Government and SMEs Speakers and exhibitors from both the public bodies and private industry provided a wealth of knowledge on public procurement, emphasising the crucial role of sustainability in government buying and offering insights for SMEs engaging with the public sector. It was inspiring to
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Welcome to the Iregan Advisors 2024 guide to SME business supports in Ireland. As we navigate a new year filled with opportunities and challenges, it’s crucial for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to be aware of the various supports available to them. Whether you’re looking to scale up, enhance your capabilities, or explore new markets,
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Willie Hyland founded Midland Escape in 2022 out of his love for empowering people and his conviction that both individuals and organisations must take care of their health and wellbeing. While showcasing the best Laois has to offer, one of the organisation’s key selling points is its ability to organise wellness events anywhere in the
As reported in the Business Post earlier this week, Ireland’s National Transport Authority (NTA) is currently working on the development of a “Smarter Travel Mark”, a new accreditation-based scheme to help promote green, sustainable travel. Here are our thoughts on where this fits into the government Climate Action Plan, what it means for Local Authorities
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Just before the Christmas break the Irish government published its latest Climate Action Plan (CAP23). The plan, which replaces and updates the previous Climate Action Plan 2021 (CAP21), is an ambitious and wide-ranging strategy laid out over 284 pages and encompassing key areas such as Renewable Energy, Agriculture, Construction and Transport. If you don’t have
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During a recent webinar I spoke about the likely impacts of Climate Change on Transport and Mobility policy in the coming years, and specifically how parking operations in Local Authorities will need to react to and anticipate these changes…
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The National University of Ireland, supported by the Whitaker Institute and the Western Development Commission, recently published its third report on Remote Working in Ireland, following on from similar surveys and reports in May 2020 and May 2021. Having read the report, I see five key takeaways for organisational leaders, which I’ve expanded on below.
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When I’m helping organisations with their Hybrid Working arrangements some common questions keep coming up: What do I do if people have been working remotely and are reluctant to return to the office? How do I handle bad feelings with team members who can’t remote work (perhaps because of the nature of their role) but
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Nine key takeaways, and two observations, from a detailed read of Ireland’s draft Remote Working Bill. 1️⃣ Employers will be obliged to create a formal Remote Working Policy and ensure it’s communicated to and accessible by employees. It will be an offence not to have one. 2️⃣ Formal requests for RW can be made by all
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