CUA presidents resume onsite meetings as preparations to become a a technological university (TU) step up

Thu, Sep 24, 2020

for the first time since the Covid-19 enforced shutdown, as the three institutes prepare to re-open all campuses for new and continuing students across the West and North West region later this month (September).

The power of introverts

Thu, Sep 24, 2020

Q: I’m a young professional. I would describe myself as an introvert. My reserved nature seems to clash with the apparently mandatory skill of ‘excellent communication skills’ that I so often see in job specs. I feel I am at a disadvantage when compared to more outgoing people. Any advice will help. (BC, email).

City gets ready up for Make Way Day

Thu, Sep 24, 2020

Local authorities will host virtual meetings, at 11am tomorrow with their local disabilities groups.

Pale Blue Dot® Recruitment continues partnership with Charity COPE Galway

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

Pale Blue Dot ® Recruitment has partnered with COPE Galway as their official charity for 2020. COPE Galway, are a local Galway Charity, whose vision is an “Improved Quality of Life in a Home of your Own” for people affected by homelessness, women and children experiencing domestic abuse, and older people.

Anthony Griffin, managing director of Pale Blue Dot®, believes “Playing a role in the community and supporting local is something that Pale Blue Dot® Recruitment holds very highly. COPE Galway provides so many services to the local community, supporting those who are in need most.”

Flogas announces three-year sponsorship of GIAF

Thu, Sep 10, 2020

Flogas has announced a three-year energy sponsorship of the Galway International Arts Festival. The company is currently providing green electricity from Irish renewable sources to power the Mirror Pavilion installation.

Pale Blue Dot® Recruitment – The resource for the medtech workforce

Thu, Sep 10, 2020

Pale Blue Dot® Recruitment is an international award-winning recruitment agency providing professional placement and temporary staffing solutions to Ireland’s medtech industry. Incorporated in 2017, the company has recently expanded to a team of five and offer an unrivalled service to both client and candidate.

The team is headed up by Anthony Griffin, M.D of Pale Blue Dot® Recruitment who has extensive knowledge of the medtech industry having worked over 10+ years in various positions in medical device manufacturing companies. Olivia Kennedy, Patrick Hughes and Jessica Bergin are highly experienced and certified Professional Recruitment Practitioners by the National Recruitment Federation Of Ireland. Catherine Conneely is a communications professional and is the company’s’ Digital Content and Marketing Officer and manages Brand strategy in the digital space.

Engineers Ireland calls on engineering community in Galway to submit entries

Thu, Sep 03, 2020

An initiative to recognise excellence in the engineering sector and the positive impact that engineers have made to society during 2020 has been launched by the professional membership body, Engineers Ireland, in association with ESB.

Lost my job, now what?

Thu, Sep 03, 2020

Q: I have been in work for 24 years. I had a stable job, and no desire to change. Due to COVID-19 and other issues, the company has offered me a redundancy next month. It’s hard not to take this personally and it is affecting my confidence. I am not sure where to start or what to do next. Any advice? (BC, email).

Galway Chamber calls on business input for Budget 2021 submission

Thu, Aug 27, 2020

Galway Chamber would like to hear from businesses – from every sector, large and small, rural and urban – to form its priorities and policy options for its Pre-Budget Submission 2021 to government.

Lost my job, now what?

Thu, Aug 27, 2020

Q: I have been in work for 24 years. I had a stable job, and no desire to change. Due to COVID-19 and other issues, the company has offered me a redundancy next month. It’s hard not to take this personally and it is affecting my confidence. I am not sure where to start or what to do next. Any advice? (BC, email).

A: Being laid off is always difficult, BC. Your world and your routine are taken from you and that’s hard to deal with. In addition, the pandemic tends to exacerbate feelings of stress and anxiety. For these reasons, it is good to have a clear head and a set of steps to follow, writes Ines Gonzalez, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers.

Do you work in Quality Assurance?

Thu, Aug 27, 2020

Are you a Quality Assurance Professional looking to make a career move? Well if so PaleBlue Dot® Recruitment would like to talk to you.

Western Development Commission launches campaign to encourage people to move west

Thu, Aug 27, 2020

The West of Ireland can seize the opportunity to renew itself by attracting thousands of young professionals and families to make new lives in the region.

Crowe hails new apprentice scheme as 'win win' for employers and jobseekers

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

The Government's new scheme to recruit apprentices will give employers a cash injection into their business and provide apprentices with a pathway into a new career.

Western Development Commission aims to encourage people to move to Galway

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

The West of Ireland can seize the opportunity to renew itself by attracting thousands of young professionals and families to make new lives in the region.

Chamber asks businesses to look out for one other

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

Businesses in the region should look out for each other in terms of adhering to guidelines in order to avoid a lockdown in the western region, the CEO of Galway Chamber has said.

Galway businesses can avail of Government restart grant

Thu, Aug 13, 2020

Galway businesses can now apply for the Government's Restart Grant Plus Scheme, which gives financial help to help them reopen .

The Restart Grant Plus is a key part of the Government’s July stimulus package, a €7.4bn package of measures designed to stimulate a jobs-led recovery and build economic confidence while continuing to manage the impact of Covid-19.

Funding available for businesses to establish Skillnet networks

Thu, Aug 13, 2020

Business groups and industry bodies are being encouraged to apply for funding to establish new Skillnet Ireland learning networks to address talent needs and skills gaps within various sectors or regions.

Pandemic having devastating effect on regional Ireland as numbers fall at Ireland West Airport

Thu, Aug 06, 2020

The impact of Covid-19 on regional Ireland is having a devastating effect as Ireland West Airport reveals the impact of the pandemic on the airport's business.

GHR Consulting provides a professional and efficient service

Thu, Aug 06, 2020

Galway’s newest human resources and recruitment consultancy, GHR Consulting, was founded by Salthill native Ruairi Guckian.

Supermac’s Group continues to expand with opening of Portlaoise Plaza

Thu, Jul 30, 2020

120 new jobs will be created when the Portlaoise Plaza opens on Junction 17 on the M7 tomorrow Friday, July 31. The jobs were announced at the site this week by the Minister for State at the Department of Finance, Seán Fleming. The Portlaoise Plaza is part of the Supermac’s Group and will be the largest Plaza in the country, and brings the amount of people employed by the group throughout the country to over 4,000. The group consist of Supermac’s, Só Hotels and The Plaza Group.

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