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Ruairi Conroy
Prospects in the West of Ireland are among the best in the world

​Ruairí Conroy, Managing Director, SiteMinder, GalwaySince relocating to the West, I have more time to slow down at the weekends. There is a much more outdoorsy feel to living here; we can take our...

Sligo Office Celebrates 20th Birthday
Strong growth predicted by Collins McNicholas as company celebrates 20 years in Sligo

​First two original Sligo employees now directors of the companyStaff numbers more than doubled in Sligo over the past five yearsContinued growth predicted in Sligo by owners as outlook positiveCol...

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How to approach first day nerves in a new job

​First days – we’ve all had them! Do you remember your first day of school? Nervous but excited, you hope everyone is friendly and that you get off to a good start, but you’re unsure what to expect...

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Galway-Mayo Relocation Survey 2018

Highly-skilled professionals drawn to the West for a better quality of life, career opportunities and more disposable income – survey shows​Three in four professionals didn’t find it difficult to f...

Helping staff after death of predecessor Blog
How can I help my staff accept a new manager following the death of his predecessor?

​Question: I own a medium-sized marketing firm with a team of 20 people. Four months ago, one of our managers died. He was a superb employee and fantastic at motivating his team and boosting morale...

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Professor Kevin Murphy | Misbehaviour in The Workplace

​When it comes to a culture of bad behaviour in business, is it the fault of an individual or the organisation?If you open a newspaper or turn on your favourite news show, it’s likely you’ll find a...