The Company Bureau Formations Community
As a small company that packs a big punch, Company Bureau adopt the same approach to our corporate responsibility. Our unique office in Dublin 7 provides a launchpad to the bustling City Centre and plenty of opportunities to get involved with in our local area. The team are regularly involved in charity drives for Christmas or different fundraisers throughout the year. Mental health and employee wellness is a key foundation of any successful business and everyone is encouraged to contribute and get involved in our regular events.
Just some of what we have been up to lately can be seen below.
‘Hell & Back’ Fundraiser | €7000 Raised for Pieta House
In 2019, the Company Bureau team took on the ‘Hell & Back’ Challenge. We set a goal of raising €5,000 for Pieta House, Suicide and Self-harm Prevention Centres and when the fundraiser closed, on 17th October we had smashed the target raising a total of €7000!
Hell and Back is not a competition, it is a challenge where assistance from those around you is vital to success. Similar to overcoming mental health issues, it can’t be done alone, and perfect strangers can become your closest allies, helping and pulling you through.
Read more about our Hell and Back journey here.
Halloween 2019 | Office Fancy Dress
We believe it is important to let our hair down once in a while and have a bit of fun at work. For Halloween this year company director, Paula Horan brought in devil horns, masks, cat ears and other headpieces for the staff to choose at random so everyone could get into the Halloween spirit. An overwhelming majority of staff wore their costumes all day long!
Paula said, “I want our staff enjoy coming to work! They are so passionate about their roles and they always go the extra mile for our clients. Our company success is a testament to their hard work and dedication.”
“Come and Work with this Brilliant Company”
Having spent six years at Company Bureau I couldn’t recommend working there enough. I have always felt like more than just an employee, more like part of a family. Company Bureau helped me find my an exciting, rewarding career for myself and grow as a person. Through my time there I have made life-long friendships and professional contacts that will always stand to me. If you ever get the chance, come and work with this brilliant company.
– Philip Hayden, former full-time employee in the Company Formation and Company Secretarial Departments.
2019 Christmas Charity | Saoirse Women’s Refuge
Last Christmas our employees suggested that instead of giving gifts to each other we purchase gifts for the Women and children Saoirse Women’s Refuge. Collectively we decided we would do both. We each purchased a gift for the refuge as well as a small Kris Kindle gift for a fellow staff member. We also provided a Christmas Tree, turkey and goodies on Christmas eve to the centre.
If anyone would like to join us and get involved in supporting Saoirse, please click here!
Employee Wellness
At CBF we are a strong promoter of mental health and physical wellness. A weekly fruit delivery is on hand to keep the team healthy along with the Bike to Work scheme and plenty of other health initiatives including a one-hour yoga class each week. To treat ourselves we bring in breakfast for staff every Friday and anyone with a sweet tooth can support Barnardos’ Sweets for Life campaign.
On Employee Wellness day in April, we treat the staff to massages, additional healthy snacks and spot prizes for anyone who shows their healthy side.
“A Fantastic Place to Work”
Company Bureau gave me my professional start in my career, they are amazing at seeking new talent within the market and giving people their “chance”, they provide a flexible work environment when it comes to family, they are supportive of progression both academically and professionally, a friendly working atmosphere is prevalent around the office and there is an open line of communication with company directors.
– Tanya Mac Dermott, former full-time employee in the Accounts Department.
The Office and The Environment
Company Bureau’s internal reduced printing and recycling policy allows staff to actively do their part to reduce waste and work toward the preservation of our environment. Dotted throughout the office we have separate recycling and GDPR compliant shredding bins. Our open-plan office and secure internal servers allow the sharing of information without the use of excess printing. In addition, toner and hardware recycling is facilitated to ensure waste around the office is reduced.
Our staff members have been provided with a KeepCup to reduce the environmental impact of disposable coffee cups when purchasing hot drinks outside of the office. Coffee and tea is also available to clients and staff in porcelain mugs inside the office.
Annual Great Irish Bake | Temple Street Children’s Charity
Where there is wellness, we have to treat ourselves sometimes too and no better way to do so than a Bake Off all in aid of Temple Street Hospital. Each year bakers from all departments look forward to bringing in their Grandmother’s finest recipes all to be crowned the CBF Bake Off champion. There is always a lot of debate as to who the winner is! But we get to enhoy a lot of tasty treats and raise much-needed funds for charity.
Visit www.templestreet.ie/donate/ to start your own Great Irish Bake fundraiser or make a donation today.
“Company Bureau was a great start to my career”
I started with Company Bureau straight out of a College Course in Marketing. I learned my theory in College and was able to apply it in practice and learnt so much more. The Office is big and open plan with lots going on each day, It really made me come out of my shell and I enjoyed coming to work each day.I loved being challenged and found the work very rewarding.I made some lasting friendships to carry onwards in my career. It was great being part of the Company Bureau ‘Family’.
– Simon O’Connor, former full-time employee in the Marketing Department.
Our 20th Anniversary Celebrations
In May 2017, CBF turned the big 2 0 and we were delighted to welcome past employees, current ones and many of our long-term clients to celebrate along with us at the fantastic Morrison Hotel on Ormond Quay Lower in the City Centre. An amazing evening was had by everyone.
Christmas Charity Drive 2017 | Merchants Quay
Instead of sending cards, Company Bureau decided to make a donation to Merchants Quay Ireland. Merchants Quay Ireland offers a range of homeless and drugs addiction services across Ireland. For more information or to donate, please visit https://mqi.ie/donate