Mayor of Galway Eddie Hoare opened a new hybrid working hub being launched by Bank of Ireland in Galway City this week.
The hub, located at Dockgate, provides hot desks and meeting rooms for Bank of Ireland colleagues throughout the region or visiting from other areas.
Depending on their role, most Bank of Ireland colleagues can work from a combination of home, central office locations, as well as a network of hybrid working hubs.
The additional hub in Galway complements 12 other Bank of Ireland hybrid working hubs in Balbriggan, Ballycoolin, Dundalk, Gorey, Limerick, Mullingar, Naas, Newbridge, Newlands Cross, Northern Cross, Santry and Swords.
Mayor of Galway City, Councillor Eddie Hoare said at the launch, “There are huge benefits to remote and hybrid working, with less commuting, lower costs, stronger communities, and more time for family and leisure.”
“I have said before that the role of Galway City Council is to promote a positive-working environment to ensure maximum benefits for the people of Galway.”
“When it is managed well, hybrid working is a win-win for companies and employees and I’m delighted to see Bank of Ireland Galway taking such a proactive approach.”
“I’m sure this new hub will be a welcome support for Bank of Ireland staff in the area or visiting Galway from other parts of the country.”
A survey with Bank of Ireland colleagues showed that 65% feel the enhanced flexibility is providing more time to spend with family.
54% of Bank of Ireland colleagues have saved money due to the Bank’s hybrid working model, while 26% feel they have more flexibility as to where they can live.
Bank of Ireland Group Chief Executive Myles O’ Grady said, “We have transformed what it is like to work at Bank of Ireland and our new hybrid working hub in Galway is a very tangible example of that.”
“This new hub in Galway offers workspace for those who may base themselves in the West of Ireland or other colleagues who may be travelling to Galway for business.”
“For our colleagues, the hybrid model offers enhanced flexibility and choice, blending home and office working for a better work-life balance.”
He added that opening such flexible hubs in large regional cities allows BoI to attract the best talent from across the country.
