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NEWS

February/March 2012 www.esb.ie/em

Editor’s desk

BERNIE HEALY

Hello and welcome
to the Feb/March edition of EM.

IT WAS GOOD to return to Turlough Hill and Liffey Stations recently to take a look at all the work that has been carried out. It was quite a nostalgic visit for me as I had worked there for a number of years in the ’90’s and the narrow country roads of West Wicklow and Kildare are very familiar to me. The trips from Turlough Hill to Poulaphouca, Golden Falls and Leixlip were always a pleasure, through beautiful scenery and pretty villages. There are so many interconnecting roads you could change your route over and back.

The staff were always welcoming and it was with that special ‘welcome back’ that I met a number of them while working on the feature in this issue of EM.

The setting for the Liffey Stations is very scenic, particularly around Blessington Lakes, but it is further enhanced by the well kept grounds and the excellent condition of the amenity centres provided by ESB. I know from speaking to colleagues that ESB’s contribution to this area over the years has been very welcome and locals and visitors alike are very appreciative of the support of the company in enhancing the facilities. Many of the staff themselves, both current and retired, live locally and have and continue to be involved in supporting local initiatives.

Not unlike other power station ‘communities’, good relationships have meant that, working together, a lot has been accomplished for the benefit of all.

Kind regards

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Claire Kenna receives Fellowship

Claire Kenna, ESB Pensions pictured above with Marie Collins, Group Pensions Manager on the occasion of Claire receiving her Fellowship from the Institute of Pensions Managers.

Corporate Centre Christmas Draw raises nearly €8k for charities

A STAGGERING €7,900 was raised from the Corporate Centre Charity Raffle held in Head Office during the week before Christmas. It is all down to the outstanding generosity of ESB staff. No words can convey our thanks to you all. You have once again demonstrated that ESB staff are a caring, responsible and generous group of people. The majority of the proceeds were donated to Pieta House (for Suicide Prevention) and Trust (a charity for the homeless)

Prizes included Green Fees, Match Tickets, Hotel Breaks and Luxury Hampers. Congratulations to all the winners.

Corporate Centre Charity Team

Draw results

SPORTSCO DRAW RESULTS

DECEMBER DRAW

JANUARY DRAW

RESULTS OF MADSOC DRAW

NOVEMBER 2011

Womens’ Learning and Networking Event hosted by Services and Electric Ireland Equality & Diversity Group

IN 2009, the Equality & Diversity Office developed a Womens’ Learning and Networking Programme entitled Empowering Women with 2020 Vision. The purpose of the programme is to promote and cultivate the growth and advancement of women in the organisation. In conjunction with the Equality & Diversity Office, Services and Electric Ireland Equality & Diversity Group hosted an event for female staff in their area on 13th December 2011. The workshop was facilitated by Paula King, Executive Coaching Solutions Ltd.

The theme for the two-hour interactive workshop was The Psychology of Behaviour and Communication in a World of Change and covered:

• Techniques to assist you to handle change in your life.
• Importance of emotional resilience in a world of change.
• Behaviour and awareness of trigger points.
• Communication styles.

Valerie Little, HR Manager, Service and Electric Ireland opened the event, which was attended by 30 staff. Brid Horan, Executive Director, Services and Electric Ireland joined the group and shared some of her experiences in ESB.

If you would like to organise a similar programme in your area, please contact Joyce Farrell, Equality & Diversity Manager – Ext 27254 or Bernie O’Connor, Equality & Diversity Office – Ext 27239 or Equality&Diversity@esb.ie for further information on the Women’ Learning and Networking Programme.

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How to make the most of IT

by Eddie Nally