In May 2020 TWi hosted a webinar on all things Technical Writing. Toni Ressaire, an international technical communications thought leader was interviewed by Oonagh Montague, TWi’s Training Manager. They looked at questions like, ‘What is technical writing?’, ‘How did you become a technical writer?’ and, ‘Can anyone learn to do it?’ This informal webinar was […]
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Volunteer Technical Writers Fight COVID-19 Writing Documentation for Medical Devices
The COVID-19 global health crisis has created an unprecedented demand for medical devices and personal protective equipment (PPE) for front-line healthcare workers, as well as a need for a massive dissemination of health and research-related information. Technical writers have volunteered time and expertise to fight COVID-19 by responding to the need for information. In an […]
TWi’s Zoom Quiz for Cork Simon and Pieta House
When we look back at these uncertain COVID-19 times, there are many things we will remember. The wearing of masks, the importance of R numbers, the meaning of exponential growth, and the benefits or otherwise of hydroxychloroquine have all become part of the national conversation. But another more benign feature of the lockdown has been […]
TWi Welcomes Toni Ressaire
TWi is delighted to announce that Toni Ressaire has joined our leadership team. Toni brings a wealth of experience to the role of Project Director. TWi has grown over the past few years and is now working with some of the world’s leading software and life sciences companies, supporting them to achieve their goals through […]
Telecommuting Part 1: How Remote Working is Embedded in Our Company Culture
By Emmet Kearney on April 1, 2020 in News and Events, Technical Writing, Telecommuting, Training and Education
Whether you call it telecommuting, remote working, or simply working from home, most of us are doing it these days and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. As people and businesses come to terms with the Covid-19 pandemic, we are all facing a new reality and many companies have been forced to […]
Looking Forward to TCUK 2019
Organised by the ISTC, Technical Communication UK (TCUK) is always a highlight of the conference calendar for technical communicators in Europe. This year’s event promises to be no different. Taking place over three days from September 10th to 12th in Warwickshire, UK, the 2019 programme features a great line-up of speakers on the theme 10. […]
TWi and Cork Simon Partnership Recognised by Chambers Ireland CSR Awards
In 2004, the country’s largest business organisation established the Chambers Ireland CSR Awards to encourage Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The awards feature excellent CSR initiatives by Irish and multinational companies, and promote sustainability and responsibility in business. Ian Talbot, Chief Executive of Chambers Ireland, observed that the growth of the CSR Awards over the past […]
My Volunteering Journey: As an Individual, an Employee, an Entrepreneur
The Early Years Growing up, volunteering was something I saw as very much part of normal everyday life. My Dad was heavily involved with St. Vincent de Paul, while my mother and a group of her friends opened and ran a Gorta charity shop in Carlow town. In addition, my parents were habitually involved with […]
TWi Shortlisted in 2017 Sockies Social Media Awards
Sockies Finalists We put a lot of thought, time, and care into planning and implementing our social media activities. So, learning that we’ve been selected as finalists in the 2017 Sockies Social Media Awards feels like a great endorsement of that ongoing investment. TWi is among the ten finalists in two categories for Small and […]
TWi are Finalists for the 2017 All-Ireland Business All-Star Awards
We are delighted to be recognised for our customer focus, as finalists in the inaugural Business All-Star Awards. The awards, which are taking place as part of the All Ireland Business Summit on April 6th, in Croke Park, Dublin, are about acknowledging and celebrating the achievements of progressive Irish businesses. Customer service is of paramount […]
