To all the staff of Demesne,
We are rapidly approaching the end of another year; Christmas is a time to enjoy Family and Friends and be appreciative of them.
It’s also a time when we think of those that have passed away and remember the good times with them.
Our thoughts are with you all that have lost close ones in the last twelve months.
It’s a time to create new happy memories and to look forward to all the new year will bring to us.
It’s our second year under new ownership and we as a company are heading into our forty seventh year, thankfully it has been a good year again.
This couldn’t happen without the input and commitment of us all, for that the Management of Demesne are grateful.
On behalf of the Board of Demesne I would like to wish you all a safe and happy Christmas, and we look forward to seeing you all in 2024, and let the games begin all over again.
Best wishes
Dave Williamson
In Other News.....
Congratulations to Darren Hacket, Eamon Rafferty & Cara Devlin, all have passed their course from Schneider in “Low Voltage Power Distribution Ambassadors.”
Well Done !
We have welcomed some new staff members recently, and some celebrated with us at our staff Christmas Party on 2nd Dec, a great night was had by all at The Sheraton, Athlone.
Birthday wishes this month go to Samson, Paul Fitz, Cian, Noelle & Ed.
The last working day in Demesne will be Friday 22nd Dec and re-opening on Tuesday 2nd January 2024, it’s not too late to book holidays if you have a few to take.
As this is the last Dynamo newsletter of the year, I hope you have enjoyed some of the news and topics in 2023, and thanks for reading !
Happy Halloween, have a spookily good time
We have a bank holiday to look forward to in ROI on Monday 30th October.
Birthdays
I would like to wish Dave our CEO a very special birthday on behalf of everyone here in Demesne. He is celebrating a milestone birthday this month.
Best wishes to Chris McKenna who has a birthday later this month also.
IT System
The IT Migration over to the OEM servers is happening currently, thanks for your co-operation on this, and we understand and acknowledge it is a testing time.
Recruitment
Recruitment is ongoing for the External Role in Munster & Dungannon Internal Sales, with further job vacancies opening potentially in coming weeks.
We were delighted to welcome Ed Larkin last week to Tallaght and hope that he is settling in. – we will have Mark Kilbride joining the Internal Sales Team next week.
Christmas Party
The Group Christmas Party will be going ahead, no venue booked yet, so I will be confirming numbers very soon and tie down a date, and at that stage I will be in touch to confirm definite numbers.
September, a time to reset...
Branch News
Cork
Recruitment in Cork is under way for an External Technical Salesperson for the Munster Region, this is a new vacancy in the last couple of weeks.
All good in Cork otherwise.
Dungannon
Unfortunately, Cain decided to leave and pursue something different, so recruitment to replace him is underway.
On a very positive note, I am delighted to announce that Cara will be expecting a baby in early 2024, congratulations to you and your partner Cara, and hope all goes well.
Tallaght
Recruitment for Internal Sales in Tallaght is still ongoing.
We are delighted to announce the appointment of a new Internal Sales Manager who will be joining us at start October.
Ed Larkin is a local from Tallaght and has lots of customer service experience.
Plans are well underway for the Trade Show event on 21st September, Demesne’s biggest trade show to date, so if you wish to visit on the day, let me know and I can facilitate that for you, it should be a great day and good luck to all those taking part and organising.
Congratulations also to Jamie and his partner, who have a baby on the way.
Staff Birthdays
September is a very popular month for staff birthdays, - Best Wishes to Darren McGinn, Bríd, Liam, Albert, Harold & Eamon.
Should have gone to Specsavers
Our eyesight is very important to us, so a reminder to ensure regular
check-ups.
Your PRSI covers you for a FREE test every 2 years.
(this excludes VDU’s and driving licence tests).
Demesne offers vouchers for money off glasses for anyone who is due
an eyesight test. Contact corona@demesne.ie
August 2023
Staff Birthdays
Best Wishes to Radic, Michael, Oengus and Gosia.
News
- We will be saying goodbye to another Internal Sales member in Tallaght.
Danny will be leaving us this Friday to pursue a career elsewhere.
We will miss your good humour, Danny.
You have contributed hugely over the years in Internal Sales, and we wish you all the very best for the future.
- Unfortunately, due to numbers and bad weather we had to postpone our event in July, but we hope to plan it for another date soon.
- Things are busy in Cork and Dungannon during this holiday period.
LAYA Healthcare
If anyone has completed 1 year service, you are now entitled to
apply to join our employee health care scheme with Laya.
“Simply Connect” option if you wish to find out more details.
Contact: corona@demesne.ie
Netflix or Reading Recommendations?
Would love to hear from you if you want to share any Netflix or book recommendations.
July 2023
July Birthdays
Best Wishes to Patrick, Rob, Daisy, Elitsa, Declan, Kevin Quinn & Mark
Branch News
Dungannon
Niamh Quinn will be working for the summer in the branch and helping with stock projects.
Sales are way ahead of budget for the Branch, so well done to all.
Congratulations to Cara and Gareth who have both completed their 1-year service with Demesne !
Tallaght
We will be saying goodbye to Anoop at the end of the month, as he is leaving us to start on a new chapter in his career.
We will miss you Anoop and wish you all the very best in the future.
Social event is planned for Friday 21st July in Tallaght, Food and drinks provided; you provide the chat!
More details will follow soon!!
Cork
We have Robin Abraham started in the Cork joining the Finance Team, we welcome him to Demesne and Wish him well.
Robbie Cronin spent some time helping last month, so thanks to Robbie.
Netflix Recommendations?
Summer Reads & Netflix Recommendations anyone?
Would love to hear from you if you want to share.
June Updates
Birthday Wishes
Happy Birthday Wishes to Malgorzata, Jamie, Nicole, Janeen, Monika, Shauna, Barry & Chris O’D.
Branch News
Dungannon
Congratulations to the Branch in Dungannon, Well Done on receiving the award for being a “Key Distributor Partner in 2022” with Schneider
Well done to all the team!
Welcome also to Cain Ferguson who joined the team earlier in May, we wish him well for his new job in Demesne
Cork
There is recruitment taking place in Cork in the Finance Department, we are currently hiring for a “General Accounts Assistant”.
Everything is running smoothly in the branch otherwise.
Tallaght
- Well with the holiday season well under way, things may start to get busier for some departments.
- The Team Leader Programme is going well in the warehouse
- We have had some new computers installed as upgrades, new carpet and paint on our stairs, so looking fresh to go with the new showroom downstairs !
- With the possibility of a summer social in the pipeline, it could be an eventful couple of months to look forward to. (more details to follow from Aoife in coming weeks)
- A thanks to Daisy for all her lovely baking, you have them all spoiled on a Friday & thanks to Sandra for keeping our hopes alive on the Lotto every week !
May is here
Summer is here, don't forget to book those holidays.
Brain Teaser
Who makes it, has no need of it. Who buys it, has no use for it. Who uses it can neither see nor feel it. What is it?
Branch News
Tallaght
Enjoy the night out at the Dogs for those who are going from Tallaght, we hope it’s a great night and loads of wins ! (maybe we will have some photos next month)
Cork
Reminder of the fund raiser which will take place on 19th May in Eastern Electrical in aid of little Fiadh, some of the Demesne Staff will be participating in a small way on the day, and we wish them all the best success with that.
I believe there might be a Karaoke night in the planning also!!
Dungannon
We are happy to say we found a new hire, Cain Ferguson who will be joining the
team next week, so I am sure you will all make him feel welcome when you meet him !
May birthdays
We have loads of Demesne Birthday in May so Best Wishes to Kevin Bird, Aoife, Elizabeth, John, Sandra & Erica, hope you all enjoy your day.
March
Happy St.Patrick's Day
Birthday wishes
A few birthday shouts for Anoop, Danny & Dylan all have birthdays to come
later this month, and a belated birthday to Ross.
International Womens day
Congratulations to all the women of Demesne on this month in celebrating
International Women’s Day
Monthly Brain Teaser
What can you keep but cannot share and once you share it, you can’t keep it anymore?
Branch News
Tallaght
New Sales Office looks great, and everyone has moved in, front reception
and Trade Counter all looking in great shape and loads of space.
Well done to all involved in getting it up to speed !
This might be a great opportunity for us all to make that extra effort to keep our desks
and workspaces clean and free of clutter !
We are running an application process for a Team Leader Trainee Programme,
Information will be shared on Notice Boards.
Cork
A new recruit has joined, taking up the external role for Munster, I am sure you will all join with me
in welcoming Joe Dias Santos; and wishing him all the best.
Dungannon
We are still recruiting for the internal sales role, and sales are still doing great in NI.
Summer Holidays
With the weather not great now, this might be a good time to start thinking about booking
annual leave for the summer months, so we are not all disappointed by leaving it until the last minute.
February
It is the month for Love, so Happy Valentine’s Day to you all
We recently ran a photo competition.
Congratulations again to the winner, Monika.
Click on the link below to see the other entries.
Photo Entries
“One family wants to get through a tunnel. Dad can make it in 1 minute, mom in 2 minutes, son in 4 and daughter in 5 minutes.
No more than 2 persons can go through the tunnel at one time, moving at the speed of the slower one.
Can they all make it to the other side if they have a torch that lasts only 12 minutes, and they are afraid of the dark?”
(contact corona@demesne.ie if you want the answer)
February Birthdays
I haven’t shared any birthdays for a few months, and this month, we only have 2 people celebrating a birthday.
Belated wishes to Sinead in Purchasing who had a birthday on 03rd, and best wishes to Brian in Dungannon for 12th Feb!
Tallaght News
The showroom renovations are in full swing, and the paint looks great, so hopefully, it will give a new lease of life to the
place when it’s completed.
Dungannon News
January was Dungannon’s biggest sales month since the opening of the Branch, so congratulations to all concerned!
We are still recruiting for the sales office, so this process is ongoing.
Cork News
Robbie Cronin is on a student work experience placement for 2 weeks, so hope he is learning and enjoying his time.
Recruitment is ongoing for an External Sales Person for the Munster Region.
Happy New Year
New Year, New Start.
Let’s get our brains working!
MONTHLY TEASER
What occurs once in every minute, twice in every moment, yet never in a thousand years?
Ideas for 2023
Anyone fancy starting or joining a “Social Club”? email corona@demesne.ie if interested !
Happy Christmas to all at Demesne
A great night was had by all on Saturday at our all staff Christmas Party night in Portlaoise & Cork the week before !
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In Cork Julie has left the accounts department, and we are currently recruiting to replace her in the role as accounts assistant.
We are still recruiting for an External Sales Person for the Munster Region.
Congratulations to Elizabeth in her role in the musical “ The Sound of Music”, doesn’t she make a great nun!
In Tallaght we welcome Erica who has joined the team at the trade counter and we wish Andy a speedy recovery.
Recruitment for a Sales Administrator in Tallaght is under way currently.
The showroom in Tallaght is getting some upgrades done, so we look forward to seeing the finished results, good luck to all involved!
Lotto is well under way again for the coming year, thanks to Sandra for all her hard work in co-ordinating and collection of the money, let’s hope we get the big win now!
We have had the weekly fruit bowl delivered for about a month or so now, and it seems to be a success, we hope you all enjoy the fresh fruit, remember your 5 a day !
FIFA WORLD CUP MATCH SWEEP 2022
Please join our World Cup!
€5 each team to join, and depending, we will pick a team for you at random.
The person with the winning team in the final will get the top prize, 2nd prize will go to the runner up, and 3rd place finalist will get 3rd prize.
If you are interested, please send me up your money no later than Thursday 17th November @ 3pm.
It will be on a first in basis, so you may miss out if you don’t get your money in early. – Enjoy the Games !
The month of October and darker evenings are upon us
How best to stay warm in the winter months without turning on the heat at home
- Use draught excluders
- Ensure you have proper insulation
- Use Hot Water Bottles
- Keep feet warm and cosy with socks and slippers
- Layer up
- Keep warm from the inside out with hot drinks, soups etc.
- Change to a heavier tog in duvet
- Use blankets and throws
- Heat rises, so stay upstairs if you have one
- Try to move around regularly
Thank You
Thanks for all who supported the coffee morning in Tallaght in aid of the Irish Hospice, we raised €120 on the day, and had some lovely cakes from Sinead, Eli, Aoife, Declan & the lovely Kathy Balfe.
Staff Updates
It has been a very busy year to date in 2022 with staff changes, and this past month was no different, we welcomed some new members to the warehouse team in Tallaght;
joining Rob and Janeen was Dylan, Samson & Jamie.
We had a new person start in Dungannon this week, so welcome to Sarah Quinn.
We are still recruiting for a Counter Sales Person in Tallaght, and thankfully, we have some candidates lined up for interview in coming week.
We are actively recruiting for an External Sales Person for the Munster Region with a technical background.
Unfortunately, we had to open up a campaign to recruit for an Accounts Assistant in Cork again, as Julie has decided to move on from Demesne, so that recruitment is well under way at this stage.
Of course we wish Julie all the best, and thank her for her short but valuable contribution to the finance department.
Holidays
Please check what annual leave you have outstanding, and talk to your manager about booking time off before end of year.
The best way to book leave is through the TMS portal with your login and password.
Cleaning Up
As we have more people in the buildings now, it is vitally important that we all take responsibility to clean up, and dispose of our own food waste in our
kitchen and eating areas, and particularly from fridges and counter tops,
This is not the job of the cleaner.
Finally
I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate a few members of staff who celebrated very special and significant birthdays in September last.
Best Wishes goes to our lovely Bríd O’Sullivan, Darren McGinn & Liam Smyth.
September
Want help with travel costs?
The TaxSaver Commuter Ticket Scheme is designed to help reduce the cost for workers using public transport. The TaxSaver scheme is not limited to State-owned public transport and can include private operators (if they are approved transport providers).
(Find out more below link)
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/travel_and_recreation/public_transport/public_transport_commuter_tickets_and_tax.html
Coffee Morning
Join us in a coffee morning in Tallaght on Thursday 22nd September in aid of Our Lady’s Hospice in Harold’s Cross.
I would welcome any offers of home baked goods and cakes etc.
Every Euro helps towards this great cause !
New People
We welcome more new staff members particularly in the warehouse in Tallaght.
Rob, Janeen, Dylan, Samson and Jamie.
New People
As energy costs soar, please be mindful this autumn and winter of conserving energy where possible,
by turning off lights when not in use, and turning off computers, printers etc every evening.
Hello August
Summer Weather
Enjoying the sunny weather, learn how important it is to stay hydrated during this period of hot weather!
https://www.breakingnews.ie/lifestyle/7-tips-to-help-you-drink-enough-water-during-a-heatwave-1336570.html
Staff Updates
Welcome to Janeen in the warehouse, and welcome back to Albert!
Staff Event
Proposal to have a Coffee/Tea morning event in aid of the Irish Hospice Foundation. This will be held for our staff and customers. - Further details will follow.
Positive Vibes
- List down 1 positive thing in your day, every day
- Move around every hour, on the hour
- Ask someone how they are doing
- Go for a walk at lunchtime
- Eat more fruit !
- Have some screen free time every day
- Meditate for 5 mins every day
- Get up 5 mins earlier in the morning
- Have more fun !
July Messages
We are now more than half way through 2022, please ensure to book annual leave with your manager.
You can book through the TMS portal, and check your entitlements on there as to how many days you have left
to take.
Happy Birthday
We missed a very special birthday had by Barry last month, so belated birthday wishes to Barry on his ??th birthday!
Recruitment
We said goodbye to Anthony in Tallaght, and hello to some new comers in Dungannon, Cara and Gareth.
Julie started in Cork in the Finance Dept. And a big welcome to you all!
Recruitment for warehouse operatives in Tallaght
We will offer a reward of a €500 once off payment (via wages) to any employee who refers a successful candidate to us, contact corona@demesne.ie for further details.
Health & Safety
Fire Safety Training will take place in Tallaght this month, so some volunteers from each area of the building will be required to take part. More details will follow.
June Updates
Holidays
Hi everyone,
It’s half way through the year, so it’s important to book your summer holidays.
If you need any assistance with this, contact Corona.
Staff
We continue to have changes in our staff throughout the Branches –
- Anthony will be leaving next week and we thank him for his contribution in Demesne over the last 4+ yrs.
- We have 2 new starters in Dungannon, Cara & Gareth.
- We will have Julie starting at the end of June in our Finance Dept in Cork.
Recruitment Update
We are continuing to recruit for the Purchasing Admin Role, External Sales in Cork, Internal Sales in Dungannon, Logistics Manager & Warehouse Operatives.
Phone System
We understand that it has been a difficult week for some of you in relation to the changeover from the Skype to this new system via Teams.
It may take a bit longer for everything to settle down, however, I wish to thank you for your patience and your co-operation
this week, in particular to Aoife.
Be Kind
https://healthyhumanlife.com/blogs/news/being-kind
May Messages
STAFF UPDATES
We have lots of changes in staff currently, it is a new chapter of change for recruitment in Demesne.
Welcome back to the lovely Aoife
We say goodbye and best of luck to Niall Owens who will be leaving our Dungannon branch next week, we thank him for all his service over the last several years.
We now have 3 vacancies in the Branch.
We are actively recruiting for the warehouse in Tallaght, and already have a couple
of new faces, Brian & Daniel.
Recruitment in Purchasing & Finance Depts are ongoing.
EMPLOYEE SURVEY
Please watch out for the survey coming our way from noreply@alicesurvey.se.
You would have received an email about this, but please contact Corona if you have any questions.
Once again, if anyone has any fun, healthy or interesting ideas or content for the MyDynamo - It’s all about making our Work-Life better for all.
Please get in touch, I’d love to hear from you !
A Very Happy Easter Break to Everyone.
We have had a lot of movement on staff over the last few weeks,
We said goodbye to Aleksandr in Tallaght; and Rhys in Dungannon and
Stuart in Cork will be leaving us soon as well.
Welcome back to Aoife in Tallaght, and to Mark in Tallaght joining us
next week in Purchasing, and finally Brian will be joining the team in the warehouse.
We also have a few agency workers on site at the moment in Tallaght, so a lot of new faces around!!
Plan your Holidays.
Please ensure you plan your summer holidays in plenty of time, if anyone needs
assistance with checking entitlements; please give Corona a call.
March Update
St.Patricks Day!
With 2 Bank holidays in ROI this month, we wish you all a very Happy St. Patrick’s Day on 17th March,
the 1st one we can celebrate properly in 3 years.
Enjoy!
Staff Updates:
1) We are sorry to say goodbye to Sinead Mooney who will be leaving us next week. We have enjoyed having you and wish you all the very best for the future.
2) We welcome Aleksandr in Tallaght & Cian in Cork and wish them well in Demesne
FREE eye test
Contact Corona if you wish to avail of a free eye test with Specsavers.
International Womens Day
Celebrating International Women’s Day on 8th March.
Imagine a gender equal world.
A world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive.
A world where difference is valued and celebrated.
Together we can forge women's equality.
Collectively we can all #BreakTheBias
http://internationalwomensday.com/
Stay Active!
With many of us busy behind our desks both in the office and at home, and those on their feet all day,
I would like to bring you back to the importance of movement for both our physical and mental wellbeing.
Check out the link below on our Fitness Page with tips on how to get moving, now that the weather is improving!
http://mydynamo.ie/fitness.html
February - The Month of Love
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Dave, Paul & Chris on the buyout by OEM International last month. We wish them all well for the future,
And we look forward to new and exciting times ahead for Demesne’s journey into the future!
Fun Facts About February
- February 1 marks the Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year. This year is the Year of the Tiger!
- February 2 is Groundhog Day—the day we find out whether winter will last six more weeks or call it quits early.
- February 14 is always Valentine’s Day. Heads up, lovebirds! Today, the holiday is celebrated with love, flowers, and chocolate.
Happy New Year!
It was a difficult Christmas period for us all, but hopefully there is brighter days
ahead in this new year.
Covid Update:
I hope you found the recent email communication helpful.
Please take a moment to read the current guidelines on link below:
https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/3361b-public-health-updates/
We are still Hiring:
- Purchasing Administrator / Tallaght
- Warehouse Operative / Tallaght
- Stores & Counter / Cork
- Warehouse Assistant Manager / Tallaght
Contact: corona@demesne.ie for details.
Some Positive Ideas For New Year:
- Work out to feel good, not to be thinner
- Stop gossiping
- Give one compliment a day
- Read a book
- Go someplace you’ve never been
- Turn off your phone one night a week
- Reduce your waste
- Call a friend instead of texting them
- Avoid people who complain a lot
- Drink more water
- Keep a diary
- Write a handwritten letter
- Take the stairs
- Talk Less, Listen More
- Try new food
- Try a new hobby
- Reduce your social media
Christmas Message
It’s a time for family and friends, a time to draw our breath and relax before the new year dawns.
As with every year in Demesne we are lucky to welcome new people on board who we hope will become part of the Demesne family, and this year we
have welcomed quite a few; Sinead Mooney, Andrew Murphy, Elizabeth Clernon, John Cronin, Nicole Brunell, Patrick O’Regan, Rhys McQuigg and Stuart Daisley.
Sadly we also parted company with some wonderful people; Dinny Cahalane, Stephen Johnston, Dario Mlinaric, Treasa Morrison, Ashling Reynolds, Stuart Lucas & Keith Molloy.
I would like to say a special thanks to Ludlow who has always been the welcoming face of Demesne Cork when anybody called to the counter. His professionalism and wit made him unique within our trade. We wish him the best in the future.
Also Dan O Donavan who has been a huge part of our finance team, Dan completed his accountancy exams and is moving on to benefit from them.
Parties in Demesne will not be the same without you both.
Chris, Paul and I all wish you a happy and safe Christmas and look forward to the next part of the Demesne Adventure in 2022.
Christmas Fun Ideas
Some fun ideas for Christmas around Ireland, check out the link below
and stay safe everyone !
https://www.familyfun.ie/christmas/
Welcome to November:
Happy Birthdays:
Happy Birthday this month to Darren Hackett & Niall Owens in Dungannon
NIEA Distributor of the year
Congratulations to everyone in our Dungannon Branch!
With Winter upon us, it might be a good time to think about the added protection of the flue Jab at this time.
Demesne are happy to offer the cost of the flu vaccination to anyone if they wish to contact corona@demesne.ie to arrange.
https://www.boots.ie/services--1/health-pharmacy-advice/vaccinations/winter-flu-vaccination-service
COVID 19 UPDATE
Cases are on the rise again, so please take note of the following:
- If you have symptoms, please stay at home and get tested.
- Ensure you wear your mask properly & keep up with the basic hand hygiene measures.
- The government advises for those who are mixing socially on a regular basis that they use antigen self-testing as an extra aid to minimise risk.
With the hope that by January 2022, cases will be reduced again, and we can get back to a more normal way of life,
depending on the public health advice of course.
Now Hiring!
We are still hiring for:
- Warehouse Operatives
- Purchasing Administrator
Contact: corona@demesne.ie for details
Tips for shopping online:
Black Friday is coming up soon, and to keep us safe while online shopping you may find this article from today’s Irish Times helpful to keep us safe while we spend !
https://www.irishtimes.com/advertising-feature/visa/shopping-safely-online-ireland-s-savvy-shoppers-are-leading-the-way-1.4555830
Welcome to October:
Birthday Wishes:
Birthday Wishes to Dave & Chris McKenna later this month
Schneider Online Training
Sign up for a 30 minute training module online –
Lots of topics to choose from – update your knowledge!
Good Bye!
Best of luck to Stephen Johnston who is leaving us this week -
We thank him for his contribution to Demesne over the last 4 years.
Now Hiring!
- Warehouse Operatives
- Purchasing Administrator
Contact: corona@demesne.ie for details
COVID 19 UPDATE
For the latest on our road to recovery see the publication from gov.ie
https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/3361b-public-health-updates/#
September Update:
Birthday Wishes:
Best Wishes to Bríd, Darren McGinn, Liam, Harold, & Eamon who celebrate birthdays this month!
Welcome:
We have filled the role in Cork, for External Technical Sales, and we hope
to welcome Patrick O’Regan later this month.
Covid-19 Update:
As we move closer to the end, please don’t let your guard down and continue to protect yourself and others;
- Hand washing
- Mask Wearing
- Keep your distance
- Stay at home if you have any symptoms
Holidays:
If you haven’t had a break yet, please book some time off.
Contact your manager or corona@demesne.ie if you wish to check your entitlements
Employee Policy:
Recent update to our Employee Handbook, if you haven’t already,
Please acknowledge receipt of same to corona@demesne.ie
Suggestions:
If you would like to add some content, have any suggestions for Dynamo, or just a general comment,
please feel free to get in touch, Email: corona@demesne.ie
August Update:
Birthday Wishes:
Wishing Radoslaw, Michael, Gosia G & Oengus a very happy birthday this month!
Welcome:
We welcome new employees to Demesne;
- Rhys to Dungannon
- Nicole to Tallaght
Congratulations to Niall Owens:
Niall Owens of our Dungannon branch, won presidents day, beating a field 250 people to be our very own gold medallist!
Covid-19 Updates:
Reminder- if you are feeling unwell with symptoms likened to those of Covid-19, please do not attend for work, ring your line manger and seek medical advice.
https://www.layahealthcare.ie/coronavirus/faq/covid19/symptoms/
Welcome July!
July Birthday Celebrations
Best wishes to Declan Balfe, Patrick, Eli & Kevin Quinn who all celebrate Birthdays this month.
Goodbye!
Goodbye to Ashling, we will miss you !
Welcome!
Welcome to Elizabeth Clernon who has joined the finance team in Cork.
Best of luck !
Recruitment!
We are recruiting for a new receptionist.
Contact: corona@demesne.ie for details
Covid-19 Update
Update on measures coming into place from 5th July next (gov.ie)
In particular the information around international travel.
https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/7894b-post-cabinet-statement-resilience-and-recovery-the-path-ahead/#measures-coming-into-place-from-5-july
Holidays
Once again you are encouraged to book holidays with your manager.
If you are unsure of your entitlements, contact corona@demesne.ie
Hello June!
June Birthday Celebrations
We have lots of Birthday celebrations in Demesne during the month of June ~
Best wishes to:
Elzbieta
Monika
Malgorzata
Anthony
Barry
Chris O’D
Shauna
June Announcements:
- We say goodbye to Stuart and we say hello to Rugile who has joined the team in Dungannon
- Thank you to all those who submitted the employee survey last month.
- A reminder for everyone to book some annual leave and take a break.
Holidays
Staying in Ireland this summer? Read the article below from the Irish Times for some ideas...
https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/travel/50-things-to-do-in-ireland-this-summer-1.4259322
Welcome May!
May brings some well deserved hope for us all.
With the economy starting to open up again and the roll out of the
Vaccinations, we have much to look forward to at last, but we must
continue to stay vigilant.
Our HR support has sent me some information videos which you might
find helpful:
1) What is a vaccine ?
https://soapbox.wistia.com/videos/XH0KK3eVQq
2) Benefits of vaccination
https://soapbox.wistia.com/videos/0YdPVVQAMV
Staff Update
Welcome to Keith Molloy, who started as the new warehouse Supervisor in Tallaght this week.
May Birthdays
Best Wishes to Kevin Bird, Sandra Kelly & Keith Molloy!
HIRING
- Accounts Payable Role in Cork
- Technical Role in cork to External Technical in Cork
- Junior Stores Person in Dungannon
- Contact: corona@demesne.ie for more details.
Happy Easter to one and all!
As it is the end of the first quarter a few words from the Board.
COVID is still with us and we must remain vigilant in adhering to the safety guidelines, we have had a few Covid cases but thankfully all involved followed guidelines and kept their colleagues safe.
Over the month of April with the Government easing restrictions we will have a phased return to work for some of our remote workers, this will be co- ordinated by the managers involved.
Thankfully as a group we have hit our first quarter targets, not all areas got there, but the accumulative did.
Thanks to everyone for the collective efforts put in.
Enjoy your Easter break, stay safe and hopefully we will start returning to normal contact over the next few months.
Staff Update
We had to say goodbye to Dario in Tallaght, and Treasa in Cork this month.
Welcome New Staff:
We welcome some newcomers, Sinead Mooney, who has taken up the role of
Customer Service Administrator.
Andy Murphy who will be joining us next week on
the Trade Counter in Tallaght.
HIRING
- Accounts Payable Role in Cork
- Warehouse Supervisor in Tallaght
- Technical Role in Cork
- Contact: corona@demesne.ie for more details.
DEMESNE VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
This was the first of its kind in Ireland, Congratulations to everyone who made it a success, especially LAMBOURN digital who kept the whole project on track and created a lot of online content to promote the event.
During the recent event, the Demesne 'Switched On' podcast was launched. We are initially doing 8 x 30 minute shows and we have the first 2 shows recorded and available to listen to on Apple iTunes, Google Play Store and Spotify right now.
Even better news is that the podcast is already in the Top 20 on iTunes Tech Shows and you can listen to the first 2 shows and subscribe to the podcast on the link below:
https://link.chtbl.com/demesne
Fun Facts for March
- It is the first month of Spring which begins between March 19-21.
- In the Southern Hemisphere, March is the same as September in the Northern Hemisphere.
- Each year March and June end on the same day of the week.
- It is the time of year when animals start to wake up from hibernation
Some dates to remember:
8th March International Women’s Day – this year’s theme is “ Choose to Challenge.”
17th March, St. Patrick’s Day.
And finally, March is a popular month in Demesne for birthdays!
Special Wishes going to Lud, Ross, Dan, Danny & Anoop.
Fun Facts for February
- It is the shortest month of the year.
- The Welsh call February "y mis bach" which means "little month"
- It is the third month of winter
- In the Southern Hemisphere February is a summer month the equivalent of August
- The month is named for the Latin word februum which means purification
Some dates to remember:
Chinese New Year: 12th Feb
Valentine’s Day: 14th Feb
Pancake Day: 16th Feb
Polar Bear Day: 27th Feb
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday to Brian Hagan in our Dungannon Branch who has a birthday on the 12th
Virtual Conference
We are delighted to share Demesne’s First Virtual Conference
Check out the details by clicking here
NOT THE MESSAGE YOU WANT TO GET ON YOUR PHONE
2021 has come in with a Tsunami of new cases, Sadly I’m one of them!
I think more and more we all know someone who has caught it.
We were being careful after Christmas because we were a potential close contact on the 26th ,but highly unlikely.
However on the 4th my older Son started showing symptoms and booked a covid test. On the 5th I wasn’t feeling so good so I did the same.
His was negative, mine was positive.
It meant everyone in the house had to isolate from one another and the general public.
I know some of our colleagues have experienced the same, but from a start of aches and pains to sweats and shivers it has evolved into more flu type symptoms.
A week on I am down to sore throat and more cold like symptoms, hopefully a day or two will see me back to normal.
It is something better avoided and I can only encourage you all to stay safe, observe the guidelines, and most of all do not come into work if you are showing any Symptoms.
I am working remotely but cant wait to have the all clear next week to get back to some semblance of normality.
STAY SAFE
Regards,
Dave Williamson
Christmas Wishes
Wishing all my Colleagues a happy and safe Christmas.
Thank you all for the hard year put in.
I hope you make the most of your time off with family and friends.
Regards,
Dave Williamson
Best Wishes for a peaceful Christmas, with hope & Joy in the New Year.
From,
Corona
International Mens Day - 19th November 2020
We have more than double the number of men working in Demesne as women. 
Working from home has it's challenges & diffculties. With one of the more common being increased neck and back pain from a poor ergonomic set up.
But with some simple and basic movement exercises, you can loosen out any tension and begin to feel better.
We have found some particularly useful exercises here.
Welcome!
We would like to welcome all the new team members to Demesne:
Dario in Warehouse Tallaght
Dinny in technical sales Cork
Treasa in Accounts Cork
Shauna in Sales Tallaght
We are delighted to have you all on board.
A Lovely Smile!
Autumn is one of the most beautiful times of the year.
As the trees lose their leaves, producing stunning reds, oranges & yellows, it really is the years last loveliest smile!
Face Coverings
We are very much still in the midst of a pandemic.
But we can reduce the spread of Covid-19 by taking one simple step; wearing a face mask or covering.
Regular excercise paired with a healthy diet will boost your immune system & your mood.
Face coverings should be worn in all shops, public transport and any situation where 2m social distancing is not possible.
It's a simple but extremely effective way of preventing the spread of the virus.
For more on face coverings, visit the HSE website here.
Uselful Resources
Our mental health, fitness & nutrition has never been so important.
Some simpe mediatating or a short nap can help to detox the mind and act as a form of escapism.
Regular excercise paired with a healthy diet will boost your immune system & your mood.
For more on how to mind your mental health, stay active at home and to try some tasty but healthy recipes, we have found some particularly useful resources here.
Good Luck!
Very best wishes to Anne Marshall who is leaving us very soon.
Anne has been with Demesne for over 5 years and we wish her all the very best in her
new endeavours.
Also, sadly Aoife Buggy left us a few weeks back, and Susan Carroll left last week.
We wish all our ex employees well for the future, and hope that their experience in Demesne have
been good ones!
Please check out notice boards for open vacancies in Demesne currently,
or contact Corona for more information.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
A very special happy birthday to these 2 young lads!
Both reached their 50th Birthday this week.
Best Wishes to Kevin Quinn & Declan Balfe from all of us at Demesne.
COVID Tracker App
COVID Tracker is a free app for your mobile phone.
It will help us to protect each other and slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Ireland.
Using the COVID Tracker app along with the existing public health measures will help us all stay safe when we meet up, socialise, work or travel.
Stay safe. Protect each other.
Download the app on iOS or Android.
What is Wellbeing Live with Laya Healthcare?
Laya Wellbeing Live
As your Health and Wellbeing partner, laya healthcare are delighted to announce that we are bringing together some of Ireland’s leading Health and Wellbeing experts to create Wellbeing Live with Laya Healthcare for you and all your team (regardless of them being a member of laya healthcare or not).
What is Wellbeing Live with Laya Healthcare?
Structured around movement, nutrition and mental wellbeing, you and all your employees can now choose from a selection of daily and weekly 40-60-minute virtual, live, health and wellbeing classes and seminars.
From morning energiser classes, afternoon parenting seminars, and evening mindfulness, there will be something for everyone that can fit in around your busy day, there is even something for the kids. It’s a holistic approach, really bringing health and wellbeing to life.
All free, all live, and all available virtually, making it easier for your team to engage with while working from home, helping them to manage their health and wellbeing.
When does this begin?
We will be emailing all our members later today with further details on all the above. The daily classes and seminars can be booked here, with the first class starting on Monday July 6th. The first two weeks of classes are now available, and we will be adding more classes and expert speakers as the weeks go on!
In addition to this, each week we will have a Virtual Key Note Speaker including Karl Henry, Aisling Larkin and Sonia O’Sullivan, who will give expert opinions and guidance on how to manage overall health. Our first Virtual Key Note speaker is Ciara Kelly, joining us on Monday 6th July.
Please pass this information on to all your employees, and as always, please do pass on any feedback that you or your team may have. If you would like to promote Wellbeing Live on your internal communication channels please download our PDF and JPEG.
Looking after you always!
#HOLDFIRM
Let's all continue to stay safe in Demesne
Our COVID-19 policy will help to guide us through the next few weeks and months ahead.
We are getting back to some bit of normality, but please do stay safe and maintain social distancing.
Coping with Anxiety
Your Mental Health & Covid-19
Social distance. Self-isolate. Stay home.
These are the messages we are constantly hearing by media outlets and medical experts to combat and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Although necessary these steps can have major implications for our mental health. Self-isolation and social distancing can cause increased levels of anxiety, stress, irritation, sleeping problems and not to mind the paranoia that comes with every ache, pain, cough or sneeze we experience. But it important to know that scientific and medical professionals are working around the clock to contain and eradicate the virus.
In the meantime, there are a number of simple but effective steps you can take to mind your mental health;
Read on here...
Back Pain Relief
With a lot of us working from home these days, it can put new pressures on our body, often resulting in us experiencing new or intensified back or neck pain.
If you fall into this category, click here for a simple stretch to eleviate pressusre and reduce your pain.
It only takes a couple of minutes but can make a huge difference!
Happy Easter
Wishing all at Demesne a very happy Easter.
Let’s hope for better times ahead for all, and reflect on what we are grateful for.
Continue to stay safe during this holiday period.
And eat loads of chocolate!
International Womens Day 2020
As part of International Women's Day, we celebrated and thanked the wonderful women of Demesne Electrical for all they do... Without them, it wouldn't all be possible! #IWD2020
The Shift Work-All Hours Survival Episode
Celebrating 25 Years with Demesne Electrical
Congratulations Chris O'Driscoll
See Dave’s story below:
“As part of all our LAYA Membership we are entitled to a free consultation with a health coach, and I took the opportunity to have a consultation last week.
I did it last Friday at 8.30 and was done comfortably for 9.00.
Even though several years ago I went on a journey to get fit and shed over 2 stone in weight I started slipping into bad habits again and watched my weight incrementally go up.
In my head I knew all the things I had to do to address this but needed a kick start to improve my exercise and eating habits.
As I told the Health coach Charlie McCarthy I’m like the heavy guy sitting at the edge of the Football field who could tell you how wonderful he was on the pitch ten years ago but couldn’t run the length of the pitch now!
After the consultation I left with a food and exercise plan and a target weight to achieve over eight weeks.
Armed with a super APP My Fitness Pal to track all my activities I am a kilo down after week one.
It’s great to start giving my exercise and diet the attention they deserve, the pressures of Work and Family commitments can distract us from looking after ourselves properly.
I would recommend all our LAYA members take this opportunity
They will schedule it to suit the individual’s time constraints.”
Top tips on what to start, stop and continue doing this New Year
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