Equality Workshop - Tuesday, September 13th, in Dublin
We are pleased to extend you a personal invitation to a workshop introducing a business toolkit developed by Collane for the Equality Authority as part of a sectoral project in Athlone. The workshop is on Tuesday, September 13th, in Dublin. This ½ day event will focus on strategies employers can use to capitalise on the diversity of staff to differentiate their business, create competitive advantage and ultimately increase profitability. A copy of the toolkit will be sent out in advance to all registered participants. You can find out a little bit more on some associated projects on the Equality Authority website: http://www.equality.ie/index.asp?locID=348&docID=-1
Please make a note of the date – it would be great to see you there (particularly since it is being paid for by the Equality Authority and lunch is provided). If you have any questions on the content or on how attending could specifically benefit your own business please give me a call at (086) 1705888 or by email to andrew@collane.ie.
I have included the original email from the Equality Authority below.
Kind Regards,
Andy
The following is a retransmission of the original email from the Equality Authority:
Find out how to make equality work for your company
Equality can add to your company's bottom line by improving staff productivity and enabling you to understand your customers better: Gain a competitive advantage. Get equality to work for you.
The Equality Authority is organising a half-day training event for companies on making the most of equality in customer service.
Date: 13 September 2011
Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel, Golden Lane, Dublin 2
Time: 10:00-13:30
Andrew Pierce of Collane, a consultancy company specialising in HR and equality supports for business, will offer training on an exciting new toolkit that applies equality to product development, customer service, I.T., finance, strategy and planning.
The training event is free. Refreshments and a light lunch will be served.
Places are limited. To reserve your place at the training event or for information, contact Susan Shields at SNShields@equality.ie by 5 September 2011
People Engagement and Decision Making Seminar - 27th September- Longford
With the economy predicted to grow by only 0.2% in 2012, Irish businesses are now faced with daunting decisions which will serve to shape the future of their companies.
Business Owners will need to extract all the value they can from their staff and they will also need to really sharpen their decision making skills in order to ensure they don’t waste precious and limited resources.
With this in mind, we have organised a one day seminar, in conjunction with Longford County Enterprise Board to be held on Tuesday 27th September from 9.30am to 4.30pm in Longford Enterprise Board Offices. This seminar introduces business owners/managers from all sectors to some of the latest thinking in decision making processes and introduces a few easy to apply methods for engaging staff in the business development process. This will be the perfect day for testing ideas and hearing what others are thinking and doing when it comes improving profitability in their own businesses. Come along to share your ideas, hear new thoughts and maybe leave with a renewed sense of direction for your company.
Decision Making and People Engagement both have broad range of implications and benefits for business and a tremendous range of applications from resolving HR issues, to product / process improvement, increased profit and customer service – they also apply readily to identifying new sales strategies. We can and do guarantee you a return on investment from the day.
The investment for the day is €30.00 per person, including a light lunch. We would be happy to drop in to answer any questions you may have regarding this seminar or any of our services. Further information may also be found on our flyer. Click to view
We look forward to welcoming you to this highly participative and informative day.
One of the best and easiest ways to safeguard your business and your employees is to have immediate access to professional, accurate and affordable advice specific to your company. In the current climate, many businesses simply cannot afford to employ Human Resource specialists: That’s where Collane can help. We provide answers and 24/7 support while keeping your cashflow on track and your business performing at peak efficiency.
We also help improve productivity, reduce costs and keep you fully compliant with employment legislation. Our full suite of business services is specifically defined to free up your business resources and help you drive profitability. Better yet, our services are clearly priced which simply means “you only get what you need and you only pay for what you get”.
In response to our client requirements, Collane have revitalised our core services to meet the needs of businesses and companies faced with the current challenging economic climate. We believe that businesses that are most likely to survive and thrive are those willing to invest in profitable change management techniques. Collane’s wealth of expertise can help enable continuous performance improvement across all areas of the business through decreasing costs, optimising profitability, increasing customer service and quality and minimising risks. Through analysing our clients business we can assist organisations in making positive change happen and prepare them for the issues and challenges they face every day.
One of our key services to our clients is managing their relationships with their bank. The relationship between businesses and banks has become continually strained and challenging amid the current economic climate. This can range from being rejected for a loan to being unable to repay their borrowings. Collane has the necessary knowledge and experience in dealing with banks to assist clients in re-establishing a more positive relationship. View Flyer
Businesses continually seek guidance and advice on how to reach their long term financial goals which can range from debt management to improving their relationship with their bank. Our consultants at Collane have in-depth financial knowledge and skills which can help our clients to develop and understand their finances and learn how to take control of their financial future. View Flyer
Retailers have been hit hard by the recession with increasing rates and overheads and decreasing sales which have resulted in businesses having to make tough business decisions in order to survive. This programme offers practical solutions and strategies along with on-site consultant support and mystery shopping exercises. View Flyer
One of the common pitfalls for start-ups is failing to recognise the real challenges involved in developing a successful, sustainable and profitable business. Here at Collane we have developed an innovative new approach to participants starting up their own businesses. Not only does our programme deal with the fundamentals of planning and starting up a new business but also focuses on the scientific research from Durham University Business School on how to become a successful and profitable business. View Flyer
Blended Learning Courses offer a range of online training with enhanced learner supports including telephone, email, E-tutor and instructor led workshops. Blended learning can include: one to one, group mentoring, assignments or project work. Collane have added an exciting and innovative learning tool to assist our clients with their ongoing training needs; eDiadactive. eDiadactive is an e-learning platform which allows us design an online learning and training environment for our clients and programmes. Using eDiadactive provides a direct Return on Investment for a company as their participants have greater input into the course and because the course will lead to a defined outcome using assignments and projects, companies can have implemented results and outcomes within specified timelines. View Flyer
All of our programmes can be customised specifically to your individual needs. Give us a call on 049 4371500 to see how we at Collane, can assist your organisation build the strongest foundations for business success.
Let our strengths become your strengths by availing of wide range of business services.
Every business has to improve their performance in this ever increasing competitive environment. Organisations are faced with major strategic or business challenges which are critical to their success. Many owners and managers have not acquired the expertise, nor have they the manpower, time or resources to professionally and logistically develop their organisation successfully. Here at Collane, we are focused on helping people and organisations face these challenges head on and to explore existing and new opportunities as well as manage and sustain profitable growth. The following business management and HR services offered by Collane are aimed at helping our clients by developing superior business processes and services that are responsive to their individual needs.
Collane now offers a broad suite of HR Assistance Services which can be adapted to an organisations particular requirements: Including:
Current Employment Legislation- P.E.O.P.L.E.
Preparation and Compliance for N.E.R.A. (National Employment Rights Authority)
Mediation and Conflict Dispute
Staff Organisation, Restructuring and Redundancy Options
Strategic. Practical. Enlightening. These highly acclaimed and informative programmes are perfect for Owner-Managers, MDs, HR Specialists and Employee Reps. View Flyer
NERA’s campaign is to ensure that employees are in receipt of their employment rights and entitlements and that employers are fulfilling their obligations.
Collane now offer a comprehensive suite of packages to assist companies in meeting their NERA obligations. These packages can be tailored to individual businesses to suit company requirements from smaller SME's to larger organisations. View Flyer
Be it for sporadic or ongoing resource demands, Collane in association with our partners, Sigmar Recruitment, can provide you with a pool of qualified, experienced staff who are available on a contract basis. This can include short or long term projects or immediate cover when companies experience a shortage of key personnel. Collane also provide a computerised payroll system to handle all employee payroll requirements and associated taxation and annual leave entitlements. View Flyer
Our programme of Team Adventures provides a full and exciting range of activities for corporate events, business outings, and activities for building team cohesiveness and morale. Collane designs programmes to motivate and enhance team dynamics and reinforce relationships to suit the business’s needs. View Flyer
Leadership, a critical management skill, is the ability to motivate a group of people toward a common goal. Leadership is about behaviour first, skills second. Good leaders are followed chiefly because people trust and respect them, rather than the skills they possess. For leadership to work well, leaders and employees must be able to connect their expectations, aims and activities to a basic purpose or philosophy of the organisation. Collane’s Leadership Skills service provides clients with the tools necessary to develop their leadership styles and skills, in order to gain maximum productivity and highly motivated teams. View Flyer
Collane have recently entered into an agreement with Sigmar Recruitment whereby they have now acquired the recruitment business of Collane. Since its inception in 2002, the Sigmar brand has become synonymous with quality service, integrity and a proactive and energetic approach to recruitment.
Sectors covered by Sigmar include:
Accountancy
Engineering
Insurance
Banking & Finance
Executive Search
IT
Construction
Financial Sales
Sales & Marketing
Healthcare
Legal & Compliance
Office & Support
Human Resources
Multilingual
Pharmaceutical
For all your recruitment needs, please contact your locally based Sigmar Representative,
Richard Murphy at 049-432 7637 or email cavan@sigmar.ie
All of our programmes can be customised specifically to your individual needs. Give us a call on 049 4371500 to see how we at Collane, can assist your organisation to build the strongest foundations for business success.
Successfully managing a business requires specific management skills in addition to knowledge of key business practices. However, many organisations do not have the necessary skills or resources to combat the challenges of their business environment. Collane have developed a range of specialised services to support the needs of clients in every aspect of running a successful business. Our experienced consultants can provide clients with specialised advice and assistance which are tailored to their individual needs.
Collane now offer equality in the workplace and work-life balance training in association with the Equality Authority. Our Equality Facilitator is an Equality Authority Panellist and Approved Trainer (Since 2001) and provides training to private companies and other organisations across Ireland in respect to Equality and Diversity, Employment Equality, Equal Status provisions and the impact of equality and diversity on Interpersonal Relations. View Flyer
Managing a group of different personalities in any situation can be difficult at times, but in business you need your staff to be able to work in an environment of mutual respect and shared goals. Mediation is a proven cost effective way of managing conflicts and maintaining the business relationships you have worked hard to build up. We have qualified Mediators available to bring an impartial and unbiased viewpoint to your conflict and provide guidance to a successful issue resolution. View Flyer
Work Life Balance consists of the implementation of working arrangements and policies which assist workers in combining employment with other aspects of their life such as family, caring responsibilities, personal and social life outside the workplace. Collane’s experienced consultants assist employers get the most out of their people and people to get the most out of their work. View Flyer
The difficulty for many businesses is having the time and resources to search for new products or potential customers in the lucrative Asian market. Businesses can avail of numerous benefits from gaining access to the Asian market which can include significant cost reductions and gaining a substantial competitive advantage in their marketplace. Here at Collane, our experienced consultants have the skills and knowledge in searching for new opportunities in Asia and can assist our clients from the initial stage of identifying potential new suppliers or customers right through to the final stage of negotiations and contractual agreements. View Flyer
The extended DISC analysis is designed to help a business maximise their employee’s potential and overall organisational performance. The analysis identifies individual’s strengths, areas for improvement, and behavioural tendencies under pressure and also helps a business better understand their employees. Using our Extended Disc Analysis and Profiling service, which combines a set of integrated tools for enhancing individual, team and organisational performance a business can be sure that it has been designed to provide specific information to help their business make better, results-based, decisions. View Flyer
Collane can now offer website bespoke design and I.T. services for small, medium and large companies. Many businesses do not have the capabilities and resources to design their own website or their business performance is affected by an inefficient I.T. system. Collane’s complete web and Internet service includes web hosting, web development and customised web design while we also provide an independent I.T. assessment to meet the business technological requirements.
