Let’s hear from you
Let’s hear from you
Get ready for our upcoming Employee Engagement Survey!
It’s been 18 months since our last survey in March 2023, where we achieved a really positive 74% Employee Engagement score. This showed us that our employees are happy working in Tirlán, but also proud to recommend our workplace.
Since then, we’ve been working at organisational and team level to address employee feedback. Now, it’s time to see how we’re doing and reflect on our progress. Our 2024 all-employee engagement survey launches on September 16th and will run for two weeks.
Why Your Voice Matters
A lot has changed since our last survey, with both a new CEO and Executive Leadership Team (ELT). We are also working our way through the Mayfair Programme. Such change is unsettling, but this makes your feedback more crucial so that we can continue to foster a positive culture and employee experience.
Reflecting on our Journey
If we look back over the last 18 months, a lot of work has gone into further developing our workplace. This included:
- Promoting our Tirlán Values: Installed values imagery across 74 sites and spotlighted our values through various team and organisational activities.
- Listening Through Your Lens: The ELT engaged with eight individual under-represented groups, leading to actions like fully paid maternity and paternity leave.
- Developing our Culture through Education: Supported over 250 People Leaders in developing a coaching style of leadership and more than 95% of our people completed online Fostering Inclusion training.
Local-Level Impact
The most significant work has taken place at local level, with teams across the business taking meaningful actions to address feedback from the 2023 survey. Your input has been invaluable in driving these improvements.
Looking Ahead
Everyone is encouraged to participate in the upcoming survey. Your feedback is essential to ensuring a positive and engaging workplace. The survey will be accessible via email, mobile or shared workplace computers. Look out for more information on digital screens and posters.
Thank you for helping us make Tirlán a great place to work!
Confidentiality
Finally, we acknowledge the critical importance of confidentiality and anonymity when completing the survey. Based on our longstanding experience with Glint, we are confident they will continue to ensure an environment where every employee can provide feedback securely and anonymously.
Supporting Irish agriculture
Supporting Irish agriculture
Ahead of the European Parliament term, Ireland’s new MEPs visited Tirlán at Ballyragget plant
Our Ballyragget team recently welcomed Ireland’s MEPs to our state-of-the-art Ballyragget plant before they head to Brussels for the new European Parliament term.
The MEPs who joined us were Billy Kelleher (FF/Renew Europe), Michael McNamara (Ind/Renew Europe), Cynthia Ní Mhurchú (FF/Renew Europe), Barry Cowen (FF/Renew Europe), Kathleen Funchion (SF/The Left) and Nina Carberry (FG/EPP).
The purpose of the meeting was to inform our MEPs about the significant economic impact of the agricultural sector, especially its role in creating jobs and supporting vibrant rural communities. An EY study highlighted that Tirlán’s activities support 19,000 jobs in Ireland, both directly and indirectly.
During the meeting, we discussed several important topics, including the need to retain the Nitrates Derogation beyond 2025 and the crucial role of Ireland’s farming, dairy and grain sectors in our economy.
Our MEPs also had the opportunity to tour Tirlán’s Innovation Centre and Ballyragget plant. They were briefed on our Farming for Water: River Slaney Project, which aims to enhance water quality in the Slaney River catchment area of Wexford, Carlow and Wicklow. This project could serve as a model for other EU member states.
John Murphy, Tirlán’s Chairperson, commented: “We are very pleased to welcome so many of our MEPs here ahead of what will no doubt be a very busy term in the European Parliament. It is vitally important to Ireland’s agri sector that our MEPs use their strong collective voice to advocate on behalf of farming families across the country.
“The dairy and grain industries are key to Ireland’s rural economy. Our politicians and policymakers need to understand and support our farmers. Agriculture as an indigenous employer cannot be underestimated and must be at the forefront of their work in Europe. In particular the retention of the derogation is a key ask of our MEPs. We look forward to ongoing dialogue with our representatives,” he added.
Seán Molloy, Tirlán’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “It is an opportune time to show our MEPs how the dairy sector is adapting in a sustainable manner, while retaining our position as world-class food producers and economic drivers. As the new European Parliament convenes, we ask our MEPs to advocate on behalf of Irish agriculture and to support Irish farm families, as well as the wider community directly and indirectly employed in the sector.”
Guess who’s back??
Guess who’s back??
Mooju Banana is back and to celebrate, we’ve got a €100 One4all voucher to give away
Win:
To celebrate the return of Mooju Banana, we have a €100 One-4-All voucher to give away. Simply answer the following question: True or false… when ripe, does a banana skin turns yellow?
Please send answers to Overherd@tirlan.ie
Closing date for entries is the 13th of September.
THIS COMPETITION HAS NOW CLOSED.
Best in Show
Best in Show
Francis Derwin wins the 2024 GAIN/Alltech National Grand Prix League
The 2024 GAIN/Alltech National Grand Prix League concluded last weekend at the Irish Breeders Classic in Barnadown Equestrian Centre, Gorey, Co Wexford. The season-long competition, which spanned from April to September, featured 20 individual legs, showcasing the very best of Irish show jumping talent.
Following a fiercely competitive league, Francis Derwin claimed victory, while Team GAIN rider Vincent Byrne secured second place in the overall standings and Katie McEntee earned a well-deserved third place. Their consistent performances throughout the season demonstrated the high level of skill and determination that this league demands.
Each leg offered a minimum prize fund of €4,000, drawing top riders from across the country to compete at the highest level. GAIN Equine Nutrition is proud to support such a prestigious league in the Irish show jumping calendar, which has successfully launched the careers of many of our top national and international riders and horses.
Vitamins and More
Vitamins and More
Introducing ‘Vitamins and More’, a new VITAMIN + PROTEIN concept from Avonmore
Avonmore’s latest launch is a new delicious low-calorie blend of water, juice and tea. ‘Vitamins and More’ is a refreshing drink with benefits – immunity, energy and protein. Each 330ml serving contains only 34 calories, high in whey protein and delivers a range of vitamins and minerals including Vitamins B, C, D and zinc.
- IMMUNITY SUPPORT: Vitamin C contributes to normal function of the immune system
- ENERGY RELEASE: Vitamin B12 contributes to normal energy yielding metabolism
- HIGH IN PROTEIN: Protein contributes to the growth and maintenance of muscle mass.
This drink can be enjoyed any time of the day as a refreshing thirst quencher or a meal accompaniment. It is packaged in a recyclable mainly paper based carton sourced from responsibly managed forests.
‘Vitamins and More’ is an exciting new innovation for Tirlán’s Consumer Domestic team as it represents a step out of the dairy category for the Avonmore brand into the functional water space. Capitalising on the trends of functional health in the consumer space, the product is a new to the market vitamin water which uses protein as a key differentiator.
The launch is the result of the efforts of ‘Project Beo’, a cross functional team made up of Commercial, R&D, Innovation, Quality, Third Party Sourcing, Advanced Analytics, Consumer Insight, Finance, Logistics and Planning colleagues.
The product is now available in Super Valu, Centra and Spar stores with more to follow.
Farm Focus
Farm Focus
Check out the September edition of Farm Focus Supplier Newsletter
The September Farm Focus online edition is now available. Thanks to all who contributed to another great edition packed with lots of news, technical articles and company updates.
Avonmore packs a protein punch
Avonmore packs a protein punch
New Avonmore High Protein Soups hit the shelves
This is an exciting milestone for Avonmore Soup as we introduce a new range of High Protein Soups to the brand.
The Avonmore High Protein Soup range will consist of three flavours – Chunky Chicken & Veg, Chicken Masala and Red Lentil Dahl, all of which were developed by our NPD Manager, Barry Foley.
The range varies from 16g-18g of protein per pot while also being gluten free, low fat, low sugar and a source of fibre. Not to mention and most importantly, they are fulfilling and packed with flavour.
The objective of this range is to entice a new era of soup consumers into the Avonmore brand by introducing something relevant to them, that tastes great.
Avonmore High Protein Soup will be the first protein soup on the market ranged in all major retailers. The new range will be available across Tesco, Dunnes and Supervalu from mid-September.
The launch will be supported by point of sale at fixture, OOH in proximity to stores, influencer and social media marketing as well as sampling at various locations including UCD and through the Work Perk targeting workplaces.
The journey to developing this product started with an idea last November, which progressed into market research with the support of the insights team and then into development by R&D before marketing and commercial teams presented to customers. Thank you to everyone involved in bringing this product to the market.
Keep an eye out for it in store and give it a try!
Collaborate for Success Employee Competition
Collaborate for Success Employee Competition
Be in with a chance to win a stay at the luxurious Farnham Estate in Cavan
As we enter the final month of our spotlight value, ‘Collaborate for Success,’ we have partnered with a luxurious hotel to offer one lucky employee the chance to win a stay at the exquisite Farnham Estate in Cavan. This is our way of saying thank you for all the support in highlighting the true spirit of ‘Collaborate for Success’ this quarter.
You and your guest can enjoy an overnight retreat at the fabulous Farnham Estate in Cavan where you’ll experience deluxe accommodation, a delicious dinner for two in Cedars Steakhouse, breakfast the following the morning, and full access to one of the most beautiful spas in Ireland.
Less than 90 minutes from Dublin, the contemporary and stylish hotel & golf resort feels a world away from the city, nestled in the heart of a magnificent 1,300 acres of rolling countryside. Guests can venture outdoors and explore the natural beauty of the surrounding woodland and lakes, or tee-up 18-hole Jeff Howes-designed golf course. Inside, the world-class Health Spa offers a stunning indoor/outdoor infinity swimming & hydrotherapy pool with views across the estate and Water Mint Thermal Suite.
Full of country charm and character, Farnham Estate Hotel & Golf Resort is a playground for all the senses.
For more information, visit www.farnhamestate.ie
Closing date for entries is Friday the 13th of September
How to win:
To be in with the chance to win, simply fill out your details in the following form and the lucky winner will be selected using a random number generator
THIS COMPETITION HAS NOW CLOSED.
