Guest Writer - Jayne Finlay

SPRING TIME...well nearly!

It's the first Monday in March and I'm feeling quite spring like today! For once the sun was shining on the way to work and while there is undoubtedly still a nip in the air, so long as it's bright I have to say I don't mind so much! 

It's another busy week on the Island - what's new with that I hear you say - especially after last week's busy time in Dublin where the HR Symposium team did Legal-Island proud by welcoming 120+ delegates to The Shelbourne Hotel to hear from speakers including PWC, Deloitte, Symbio and Towers Watson. Here is what some of our happy customers had to say:

"Top level of attendees, plenty of opportunities to network, abundant opportunities to interact with presenters, convenience of excellent central location..."

"I thought it was a very good opportunity and a great event for the future. I would definitely go with a colleague in future years so that more could be covered." 

Great job!

Back on the island then and here is what the team is up to this week...

Apart from a lunch time meeting today Barry, our CEO, has a clear diary all week. This will no doubt come as some relief for this week he has two events to sign off and a risk audit to finish.

Peter G from the marketing department will be volunteering with Arnold, Scott and James at the Giants Causeway on Wednesday taking part in a shoreline clean up with the National Trust.

Donna and Sharon will be looking after the Social Services as they train in the training centre today then New Model Business Academy on Thursday. Donna will be at the Women in Business/ IoD event on Thursday.

Scott is facilitating the Discipline & Underperformance workshop on 6^th March, alongside Lorraine Toolan of the EEF. On Wednesday, Scott will be helping with the clear up of the Causeway Coast at part of his volunteering duties. On Thursday, Scott will be chairing a meeting of NI HR conference speakers at the offices of Carson McDowell. Scott hopes to work from home on Friday.

Jayne is on Common Purpose Meridian Course tomorrow then off to join Donna at the Women in Business/ IoD event at La Mon on Thursday.

Ainsley is volunteering at Ballycraigy on Wednesday afternoon, apart from that he is in the office all week.

Have a great week everyone!