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HR in 2021: ‘Don’t be afraid to say you haven’t figured it out yet’ 21 Dec 2020632 Views Linda Hayes of Johnson & Johnson believes that honesty will be key for HR teams next year as uncertainty and new challenges look set to continue. As head of HR for Johnson & Johnson supply chain in the UK and Ireland, Linda Hayes is passionate about talent, culture and employee experience. Here, she explains the areas she’ll be focusing on to meet staff and hiring needs next ye...

  The ‘In the Bag’ wellbeing packs and information envelopes form part of the local community response during COVID-19, and are in keeping with the national ‘Keep Well’ campaign.   The bags contain local support contact information, advice on preparing for winter, exercise plans, mindfulness journals, healthy eating recipes, and sweet treats.   The packs distributed this week will bring the total number given out since June to almost 1,000.   Bags and envelopes will be distributed b...

Calling on Louth - Could You be a FitLine Volunteer Mentor? By Caitriona Rooney Age & Opportunity announced a nationwide expansion of their FitLine initiative – a telephone motivation line to encourage older persons to introduce physical activity into their daily lives. FitLine is a volunteer peer led telephone line designed to help older people who want to feel a bit healthier, but perhaps don’t have the motivation, confidence or information on where or ...

Limerick people urged to keep well by walking into 2021 Reporter: david.hurley@limerickleader.ie The aim of the campaign is to get as many people as possible out and active for at least 30 minutes );  ); A new campaign has been launched to encouraging Limerick people of all ages to walk into 2021 by taking part in the Keep Well Walking Challenge. The Keep Well campaign is aimed at showing people of all ages how we can mind our own physical and mental health and wellbeing by adding healthy and...

Community and voluntary groups in Clare will receive an additional €49,351 in Government funding to help them deal with Covid-19.   The funding, which is allocated under the COVID-19 Emergency Fund, was confirmed today by Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, and Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, Joe O’Brien TD. Confirming the news, Clare Fine Gael Deputy Joe Carey said: “Community and voluntary groups across Cla...

Clare FM 10th December 2020 Picture © Clare County Council The ‘Keep Well’ campaign is aimed at showing people of all ages how we can mind our own physical and mental health and wellbeing by adding healthy and helpful habits to our daily and weekly routines. It will provide guidelines, information, and tips on how we can make a plan to do things that are good for us every day. On Thursday’s Morning Focus, Gavin Grace spoke to Cora Gunter, Senior Executive Librarian, Clare Cou...

Minister pictured with Hilary O’Farrell, chair of Bandon Business Association. Pic: Brian Lougheed The Minister for Planning and Local Government, Peter Burke TD, has described Cork County Council’s role in the local response to the COVID-19 pandemic to date as vital. He was speaking during a visit to Bandon to thank local authority staff for their work and visit businesses who have benefited from local authorities’ supports. Cork County Council has provided a range of economic and socia...