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in Mediation
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ramark Ireland has been recognised for its work in human resources at the Workplace Mediation Awards 2013. The event was held by the Mediators Institute of Ireland (MII) at their annual conference on Friday November 8th and was opened by President Michael D. Higgins. ARAMARK’s submission was led by Human Resources Business Partner Michelle Hersee who outlined how ARAMARK has developed and implemented an efficient mediation process for effective conflict management in the workplace. At the Awards ARAMARK were recognised for their pro-activity and innovation in launching mediation within the large business sector. Over the past number of years, ARAMARK has developed a small team of trained mediators
President Michael D. Higgins with Michelle Hersee
within its HR department to support the resolution of workplace issues such as allegations of bullying and harassment. The purpose of the service is to resolve differences
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opens extended European HQ
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Official opening of Alltech’s newly extended European headquarters.
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lltech has announced the opening of its newly extended European Headquarters at the site of its facility in Dunboyne, Co. Meath. President and founder of Alltech, Dr. Pearse Lyons, was joined at the official ribbon cutting by former EU Commissioner, David Byrne and Dr. Deirdre Lyons, co-founder of Alltech. The expansion comes in response to Alltech’s growing presence in Europe, a region which has recently become number one for Alltech’s sales, globally. The facility in Dunboyne, now employing 102 people, has trebled in size and capacity from 1,200m2 to 3,600m2. Alltech has also upgraded its existing research laboratories, allowing much of
between individuals or groups at a much earlier and informal stage. It is a voluntary and confidential process and provides an opportunity to avoid lengthy and expensive investigation.
the molecular research into animal health to take place at the site. Some of the other departments based at the facility are European marketing, regulatory, sales, finance, customer service and Alltech’s quality control department. Alltech’s sponsorship of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2014 in Normandy will be activated from the facility as well as the Alltech Career Development Programme. Speaking at the opening, Dr. Pearse Lyons, President of Alltech said: “Alltech opened its first international office in Ireland almost 30 years ago and I am extremely proud of what it has become; the focal point for Alltech’s European activities and a shining example of what we are about. We are experiencing tremendous growth globally and none more so than in Europe. This €10 million investment represents a commitment from Alltech to this region and to Ireland for the future.”