ISME Ireland

Adverse Weather Warning – Storm Darragh ⛈️ Following MET Eireann’s Warnings regarding Storm Darragh over the next 48 hours, ISME advise that employers take a proactive approach to their response to Adverse Weather conditions. Don’t forget that the ISME Adverse Weather Policy can be found on our HR Hub -https://lnkd.in/e22JVFU3 ISME are recommending that all businesses and employers take a proactive approach to minimize the disruption. This means putting contingency plans in place, advising employees of what will happen and ensuring the there is sufficient planning to offset any potential loss.. Remember, there is no way to account for Mother Nature, however with the right planning you can limit the amount of impact to your company, employees and customers. Contingency Planning It is important to consider how a severe weather incident will impact your business: 1) Is your premises prepared for the impact that snow or large amount of water? a) Do access points require additional support? (Grit / Salt / etc.) b) Are waste water drains cleared? c) Is there damage that requires repair on the roof or external walls? d) Is there adequate insulation on the locations plumbing? 2) Are you adequately insured to cover potential loss associated to weather damage? 3) What local agencies are in a position to support you should your business require support? 4) Consider how a business decision will be made as to whether or not closure is necessary. Who will make the decision and more importantly, how will this decision be communicated to employees? 5) Are the contact details for all of your employees up to date? 6) Can employees be issued with equipment that facilitates remote working from home? 7) How will the company respond with regard to payment in the event of a closure? Where there is no closure: 1) What support will be offered to employees to deal with the conditions? 2) Has the company conducted a full Risk Assessment based on the activities of the team members that are affected by the decision to remain open? 3) Have the employees been briefed, and where necessary trained, on the findings of the Risk Assessment? Employers have a duty of care for all employees under the Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, and must give due consideration if it is safe to ask employees to travel to work, or to undertake their work. It is imperative that an appropriate Risk Assessment is conducted to ensure that management makes an informed decision and that no employee’s Safety is put at Risk unnecessarily.

ISME Members, take note! DCU Business School is launching its 2025 Practicum Project—a unique opportunity for businesses to collaborate with talented MSc students who will work as “junior consultants” to tackle your real-world business challenges at no cost. This initiative allows you to gain fresh insights and innovative solutions in areas like market research, strategy development, and operational analysis. The Practicum Project runs from January to July 2025 and is the perfect chance for businesses to get creative input from the next generation of industry leaders. If you're interested, get in touch with the DCU team today via [email protected] or connect with Tom Tully and Eric Paquin. 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eWdN9uaE

At our Annual Business Lunch last Friday we were delighted to enter attendees into a draw for an iPhone kindly provided by Mintplus.ie. #fonua Many congratulations to Karen Sommerville of Call Focus ! Fónua Derek McDonald #ISMELunch2024

A huge thank you to everyone who participated in our recent survey on international payments, conducted in partnership with Fexco. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us understand our members’ needs better!   We’re thrilled to announce the lucky winner of the €250 Me2You Gift Card: Colum O'Mara ACCA from Glenilen Farm! 🥳   Congratulations Colum! 🎁 We’ll be in touch shortly to get your prize to you. Stay tuned for more opportunities to share your insights and win exciting rewards! 🙌 John Barry Damien Heffernan

The final monthly ISME Business Newsletter of 2024 is now available to read. Remember, ISME Members get access to a more detailed version behind a paywall - get in touch to learn more about this and the many other benefits of ISME membership!

Attention all ISME Members! Your ISME Members Monthly for December is now available to read and download online. Read here:https://zurl.co/c97w

We are looking forward to welcoming members and guests to our 2024 Annual Business Lunch at Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel tomorrow from 12.00 noon. With guest speakers Oonagh O'Hagan and Paul Howard, an entertaining and informative afternoon is guaranteed! Many thanks to our sponsors and supporters: Me2You Gift Card | Corporate Enforcement Authority | Lily O'Brien's | AIB | Bank of Ireland | Davy | Goodbody | Mintplus.ie | Big Red Cloud | Azets | Heneghan | Sligo BID | EVAD | Euronext | Carol Hingerton | GRID Finance |

We are delighted to welcome back Tracy O'Brien of The Peoples Password to deliver HR Bite Sized essentials for ISME Skillnet. This excellent program starts on 25th February. Places are now available please visit our website https://lnkd.in/eRKZ6AEE Or email the team [email protected] with any queries regarding this program. Ruth Connolly Adam Weatherley ISME Ireland

If anyone is in the vicinity of Donore Credit Union Ltd. in Dublin 8 tomorrow there’s a great opportunity to learn about the potential for solar energy in your business, and a chance to win €500 off the price of an install!

A great opportunity to get up to date with how recent legislation changes are being interpreted and what best practice in people management looks like in 2025.  Loads of ideas and tips to attract, develop and retain people. Looking forward to sharing new ideas with your members ISME Ireland Ruth Connolly Adam Weatherley