Hi Everyone!

My name is Eamon Kennedy and I'm from Co. Tipperary, I am currently writing my master thesis at Radboud University in the Netherlands. I’m writing it on how trust, communication and control affected the performance of remote workers in Ireland during the Covid-19 pandemic. To complete this thesis, I need to conduct interviews with different people who worked remotely during the pandemic. I am therefore wondering if any of you would be available around the end of May for about a 30/35 minute interview via Skype or by phone.

Seeing as I am based in the Netherlands it is difficult to find people working in Ireland to interview so it would be greatly greatly appreciated. My email is [email protected] and my mobile is +353872437033 if you wish to get in touch. otherwise if you know anyone that would be able to help me please let me know (whether it is an individual or an organisation).

Thanks a mill in advance!
Eamon

Participants at the launch event spoke about the positives and negatives of Working from home. Isolation came out as a big issue, we plan to collaborate with the new co-working hub in Dundalk, "The Downtown Hub"

Downtown Hub
Will have 40 desks available for rent at a daily on monthly rate
Collaboration – bell jar effect – share contacts, networks and skills
Educating members and the local schools on remote working
Open to new member’s / evening events – more than a workplace
Encouraging socialising

We agreed on actions we could take to support community members and came up with the following plan:

1. Sharing more info and job opportunities on the facebook group
2. Weekly meet-ups in town centre café / monthly social event
3. Research around local remote workers / member profiles to support advocacy
4. Monthly / quarterly focus on “carbon footprint” Bike or walk to work / town days
5. More engagement with local press
6. Loyalty card system for town centre business – link in with chamber and business involved in shop local
7. More resources for member’s template letter for employers
8. FAQ on remote workers current rights “what can / should we claim for”

Launch Event Wednesday 8th December 7-9pm
Creative Spark Dundalk
Speakers include Grow Remotes Donal Kearney
Local Fintect Entrepreneur Shane Brett

Email [email protected] to confirm your place

Refreshments will be served, all government guidelines will be followed.