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ESG- more than another acronym
November 14, 2022 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBObservers say that within a matter of years, 100 per cent of investments will consider ESG risks and opportunities. Business leaders around the globe are tackling how to integrate meaningful economic, social and governance frameworks into their organisations' strategy. As further attention is placed on this expanded set of criteria, no business can afford to ignore it. In this episode Jackie King, Executive Director, Ibec Global, is joined by Helle Bank Jorgensen, CEO and Founder, Compet...
Penalisation
November 11, 2022 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.44 MBIn this episode of KC Connect, Ibec experts Sophie Crosbie and James Cleary discuss the issue of penalisation under various pieces of employment legislation including the Protected Disclosures Acts and the Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005. The rule against penalisation arise in a wide variety of employment legislation in in addition to specific protection for whistle-blowers and persons raising safety concerns. This places a prohibition on employers from engaging in retaliator...
COP27: The EU's role in raising global ambitions
November 11, 2022 09:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBOur COP27 mini-series continues. For this episode we are joined by Neil Willoughby, Ibec European Affairs Senior Executive, and Seán Kelly, Member of the European Parliament. They sit down in the European Parliament before the MEP departs for Sharm-el-Sheikh as the only Irish MEP in the European Parliament delegation attending COP27. They discuss the European Parliament’s role and priorities at COP27, EU leadership on climate financing, and the wider European Parliament energy and environ...
COP27: The role of cities in climate discussions
November 10, 2022 09:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBWelcome back to our Ibec Responds mini-series on COP27, where we provide timely updates and analysis on the 27th annual Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. In this episode we are joined by Aidan Sweeney, Ibec Head of Enterprise and Regulatory Affairs, and Councillor Allison Gilliland, Dublin City Councillor and COP27 Delegate with the European Committee of the Regions. Together they discuss the involvement of cities and regions in the c...
COP27: A New Hope or Groundhog Day?
November 07, 2022 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.24 MBOver the next few weeks, we will be releasing an Ibec Responds mini-series of episodes focusing on the proceedings at COP27. World leaders and policy makers have descended upon Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt to attend the 27th annual Conference of the Parties (COP) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (or COP27). In this episode we are joined by Dr Neil Walker, Ibec Head of Infrastructure, Energy and Environment, who will outline the programme for COP27 and the key areas ...
The Supreme Court decision in the case of Maurice Power V HSE
November 04, 2022 09:00 - 9 minutes - 6.46 MBIn this episode of KC Connect, Ibec experts Mairead Crosby and Muireann McEnery discuss the recent Supreme Court decision in the case of Maurice Power V HSE. The case deals with the topic of acting up and fixed term contracts and whether a permanent employee who moves to a different role on a fixed term contract basis is precluded from relying on the provisions around CIDs contained in the Fixed Term Work Act 2003 Thank you for listening. To explore all of Ibec's podcast offering, visit ...
A Claimant’s obligation to mitigate their losses in Unfair Dismissal Complaints
November 04, 2022 09:00 - 10 minutes - 7.42 MBIn this episode of KC Connect, Ibec experts Declan Thomas and Terry Mac Namara discuss the obligations on a Claimant to mitigate their losses when taking a complaint for unfair dismissal to the WRC. The common law rule of mitigation of damages applies to compensation for unfair dismissal. This places a requirement on a Claimant to demonstrate an effort to mitigate their financial loss by way of attempting to secure employment following their termination. In considering a claim under the Unf...
Economic Outlook Q3 2022: An economic reset
November 03, 2022 09:00 - 10 minutes - 7.19 MBThe global economy is experiencing a period of reset to normalised monetary policy and higher energy costs. The key question facing businesses planning for the year ahead is no longer whether that reset will be challenging, but rather how long those challenges will last. In this episode of Ibec Responds we are joined by Ibec Chief Economist and Head of National Policy, Gerard Brady, and Ibec Economist, Hazel Ahern-Flynn. They give us a whistle-stop tour of the key findings of their Q3 Ibec...
Hamilton Day 2022: Celebrating Ireland’s greatest mathematician
October 10, 2022 09:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBWilliam Rowan Hamilton is universally recognised as the greatest mathematician, and arguably the greatest scientist, that Ireland has produced to date. On Monday 17th October official Hamilton Day celebrations will take place, promoting the lasting legacy of an Irish man who made a seminal contribution to the world around us today. On this episode of Ibec Voices, we are joined by Ibec CEO Danny McCoy and Dr Mary Canning, Royal Irish Academy President, to discuss upcoming Hamilton Day celeb...
Budget 2023: The business reaction
September 28, 2022 09:00 - 10 minutes - 7.11 MBFollowing Government's Budget 2023 announcement, Ibec Chief Economist and Head of National Policy, Gerard Brady, and Ibec Economist, Hazel Ahern-Flynn, provide timely analysis and an immediate business reaction to the key wins and areas that fall short. To explore Ibec's Budget 2023 campaign, visit ibec.ie/Budget2023 Thank you for listening. To explore all of Ibec's podcast offering, visit here. Make sure to follow Ibec Podcasts to stay up to date with new episodes.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's State of the Union Address: The Irish Business reaction
September 15, 2022 08:00 - 10 minutes - 7.29 MBPresident of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen gave her third annual State of the Union Address to the European Parliament in Strasbourg on the 14th of September. The tradition dates back to 2010, and assesses the current context of the European Union and outlines a vision for the following year. In this episode, Ibec’s Dr Pat Ivory, Director of EU and International Affairs, and Neil Willoughby, European Affairs Senior Executive, give an immediate overview and business reaction t...
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's State of the Union Address: The Irish Business reaction
September 15, 2022 08:00 - 10 minutes - 7.29 MBPresident of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen gave her third annual State of the Union Address to the European Parliament in Strasbourg on the 14th of September. The tradition dates back to 2010, and assesses the current context of the European Union and outlines a vision for the following year. In this episode, Ibec’s Dr Pat Ivory, Director of EU and International Affairs, and Neil Willoughby, European Affairs Senior Executive, give an immediate overview and business reaction t...
Budget 2023: Leaning against the wind
August 29, 2022 08:00 - 8 minutes - 5.79 MBWhat does a good Budget for business look like? How can Government balance current needs whilst continuing to build long-term resilience in Budget 2023? Should this be a reactionary or proactive Budget? In this latest episode, we are joined by Ibec Chief Economist and Head of National Policy, Gerard Brady, and Ibec Economist, Hazel Ahern-Flynn, for an overview of Ibec's Budget 2023 campaign. To explore Ibec's Budget 2023 campaign, visit ibec.ie/Budget2023 Thank you for listening. To ex...
The Employment Law Landscape and Wellbeing
August 17, 2022 14:00 - 12 minutes - 8.67 MB2022 has proven to be another busy year for employment rights, with moves to legislate in areas such as statutory sick leave, the right to request remote working and work life balance. Much of the new legislation demonstrates an increasing emphasis on work life balance and family-related leave. In this episode of KC Connect, Ibec experts Lorraine Parkes and Liz Murphy from Ibec’s Knowledge Centre discuss a number of recent and upcoming changes that employers need to be aware of. Featu...
KC Connect: The Employment Law Landscape and Wellbeing
August 17, 2022 14:00 - 12 minutes - 8.67 MB2022 has proven to be another busy year for employment rights, with moves to legislate in areas such as statutory sick leave, the right to request remote working and work life balance. Much of the new legislation demonstrates an increasing emphasis on work life balance and family-related leave. In this episode of KC Connect, Ibec experts Lorraine Parkes and Liz Murphy from Ibec’s Knowledge Centre discuss a number of recent and upcoming changes that employers need to be aware of. Featu...
Q2 2022 Economic Outlook: Turning Point
August 04, 2022 07:00 - 7 minutes - 5.13 MBFor this short episode of Ibec Voices we are joined by Ibec Chief Economist and Head of National Policy Gerard Brady and Ibec Economist Hazel Ahern-Flynn. They present the findings of the Q2 Ibec Economic Outlook titled ‘Turning point’ discussing themes including rising cost pressures, an expected slow-down in economic growth in the second half of the year, changes in international markets and other elements to the Economic Outlook. The full Q2 2022 Economic Outlook can be found here. ...
Ibec Europe & Global Focus: What are the major issues impacting Irish business at the EU and global level?
July 25, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBIn this short episode of Ibec Voices, we are joined by Ibec’s Dr Pat Ivory, Director of EU and International Affairs, and Neil Willoughby, European Affairs Senior Executive to discuss the big ticket items covered in their Summer 2022 edition of the Ibec Europe and Global Focus, Ibec’s quarterly overview of major issues impacting Irish business at the EU and Global Level. They outline Ibec's policy priorities for the Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU, review the impact of the war ...
What are the necessary steps when preparing for an employment case at the Workplace Relations Commission?
July 20, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBIn this episode of KC Connect, Ibec experts Jan Hayden and Michael McGrath discuss the necessary steps when preparing for an employment case at the Workplace Relations Commission. Featuring contributions from an experienced panel of Ibec employer and industrial relations professionals, KC Connect provides expert advice on some of the most common challenges for employers. With decades of shared experience our Ibec experts provide real insight and practical advice. Thank you for listening. ...
What are the necessary steps when preparing for an employment case at the Workplace Relations Commission?
July 20, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBIn this episode of KC Connect, Ibec experts Jan Hayden and Michael McGrath discuss the necessary steps when preparing for an employment case at the Workplace Relations Commission. Featuring contributions from an experienced panel of Ibec employer and industrial relations professionals, KC Connect provides expert advice on some of the most common challenges for employers. With decades of shared experience our Ibec experts provide real insight and practical advice. Thank you for listening. ...
Analysing a recent Workplace Relations Commission decision on a dismissal for breach of a bullying and harassment policy resulting in a substantial award
July 20, 2022 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.51 MBIn this episode of KC Connect, Ibec experts Mairead Crosby and Muireann McEnery discuss and analyse a recent decision by the Workplace Relations Commission on a dismissal for breach of a bullying and harassment policy resulting in a substantial award. Featuring contributions from an experienced panel of Ibec employer and industrial relations professionals, KC Connect provides expert advice on some of the most common challenges for employers. With decades of shared experience our Ibec exper...
The requirements, implications and legislative protections relating to probation
July 20, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 8.67 MBIn this episode of KC Connect, Ibec experts Judy McNamara and Ciaran Loughran discuss the requirements, implications and legislative protections relating to probation. Featuring contributions from an experienced panel of Ibec employer and industrial relations professionals, KC Connect provides expert advice on some of the most common challenges for employers. With decades of shared experience our Ibec experts provide real insight and practical advice. Thank you for listening. To explore ...
The emergence of a 4-day work week and its potential impact on employers
July 20, 2022 11:00 - 8 minutes - 6.17 MBIn this episode of KC Connect, Ibec experts Maeve McElwee and Lydia Dodd discuss the emergence of a 4-day work week and its potential impact on employers. Featuring contributions from an experienced panel of Ibec employer and industrial relations professionals, KC Connect provides expert advice on some of the most common challenges for employers. With decades of shared experience our Ibec experts provide real insight and practical advice. Thank you for listening. To explore all of Ibec's...
KC Connect: Analysing a recent Workplace Relations Commission decision on a dismissal for breach of a bullying and harassment policy resulting in a substantial award
July 20, 2022 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.51 MBIn this episode of KC Connect, Ibec experts Mairead Crosby and Muireann McEnery discuss and analyse a recent decision by the Workplace Relations Commission on a dismissal for breach of a bullying and harassment policy resulting in a substantial award. Featuring contributions from an experienced panel of Ibec employer and industrial relations professionals, KC Connect provides expert advice on some of the most common challenges for employers. With decades of shared experience our Ibec exper...
KC Connect: Reasonable accommodation and what it means in practice for employers
July 20, 2022 11:00 - 9 minutes - 6.81 MBIn this episode of KC Connect, Ibec experts Fergus Dwyer and Peter Flood discuss reasonable accommodation and what it means in practice for employers. Featuring contributions from an experienced panel of Ibec employer and industrial relations professionals, KC Connect provides expert advice on some of the most common challenges for employers. With decades of shared experience our Ibec experts provide real insight and practical advice.
KC Connect: Steps employers in the private sector should take when preparing for pay negotiations
July 20, 2022 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.09 MBIn this episode of KC Connect, Ibec experts Fiona Higgins and Stephen Driver discuss the steps employers in the private sector should take when preparing for pay negotiations. Featuring contributions from an experienced panel of Ibec employer and industrial relations professionals, KC Connect provides expert advice on some of the most common challenges for employers. With decades of shared experience our Ibec experts provide real insight and practical advice.
KC Connect: The emergence of a 4-day work week and its potential impact on employers
July 20, 2022 11:00 - 8 minutes - 6.17 MBIn this episode of KC Connect, Ibec experts Maeve McElwee and Lydia Dodd discuss the emergence of a 4-day work week and its potential impact on employers. Featuring contributions from an experienced panel of Ibec employer and industrial relations professionals, KC Connect provides expert advice on some of the most common challenges for employers. With decades of shared experience our Ibec experts provide real insight and practical advice.
KC Connect: The requirements, implications and legislative protections relating to probation
July 20, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 8.67 MBIn this episode of KC Connect, Ibec experts Judy McNamara and Ciaran Loughran discuss the requirements, implications and legislative protections relating to probation. Featuring contributions from an experienced panel of Ibec employer and industrial relations professionals, KC Connect provides expert advice on some of the most common challenges for employers. With decades of shared experience our Ibec experts provide real insight and practical advice.
KC Connect: What are the necessary steps when preparing for an employment case at the Workplace Relations Commission?
July 20, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBIn this episode of KC Connect, Ibec experts Jan Hayden and Michael McGrath discuss the necessary steps when preparing for an employment case at the Workplace Relations Commission. Featuring contributions from an experienced panel of Ibec employer and industrial relations professionals, KC Connect provides expert advice on some of the most common challenges for employers. With decades of shared experience our Ibec experts provide real insight and practical advice.
Steps employers in the private sector should take when preparing for pay negotiations
July 20, 2022 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.09 MBIn this episode of KC Connect, Ibec experts Fiona Higgins and Stephen Driver discuss the steps employers in the private sector should take when preparing for pay negotiations. Featuring contributions from an experienced panel of Ibec employer and industrial relations professionals, KC Connect provides expert advice on some of the most common challenges for employers. With decades of shared experience our Ibec experts provide real insight and practical advice. Thank you for listening. To ...
Reasonable accommodation and what it means in practice for employers
July 20, 2022 11:00 - 9 minutes - 6.81 MBIn this episode of KC Connect, Ibec experts Fergus Dwyer and Peter Flood discuss reasonable accommodation and what it means in practice for employers. Featuring contributions from an experienced panel of Ibec employer and industrial relations professionals, KC Connect provides expert advice on some of the most common challenges for employers. With decades of shared experience our Ibec experts provide real insight and practical advice. Thank you for listening. To explore all of Ibec's pod...
In conversation with Ibec CEO Danny McCoy and new BusinessEurope President Fredrik Persson
July 07, 2022 08:00 - 11 minutes - 7.87 MBFor this episode of Ibec Responds we are joined by Ibec CEO Danny McCoy and BusinessEurope President Fredrik Persson. They discuss priorities for Persson’s Presidency, the strength of the European business model, and the ‘S’ in ESG amongst other pressing topics. Persson is president of Ellevio AB and JM AB in Sweden, and began his Presidency on the 1st of July. Thank you for listening. To explore all of Ibec's podcast offering, visit here. Make sure to follow Ibec Podcasts to stay up ...
Dublin Climate Summit 2022: In conversation with Minister Paschal Donohoe, President of the Eurogroup and Jackie King, Ibec Executive Director of International Business
June 01, 2022 14:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBLive from the Dublin Climate Summit 2022, this episode of Ibec Responds features President of the Eurogroup, Minister Paschal Donohoe, and Jackie King, Ibec Executive Director of International Business. In a Q&A session at the Summit the pair cover a range of pressing topics, including the impact of Covid-19 and the war in Ukraine on the EU’s focus on Climate and Green Plans, the priorities of the Eurogroup from a sustainability perspective, and the importance the European green bonds as a...
Dublin Climate Summit 2022: In conversation with Minister Paschal Donohoe, President of the Eurogroup and Jackie King, Ibec Executive Director of Ibec Global
June 01, 2022 14:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBLive from the Dublin Climate Summit 2022, this episode of Ibec Responds features President of the Eurogroup, Minister Paschal Donohoe, and Jackie King, Ibec Executive Director of Ibec Global. In a Q&A session at the Summit the pair cover a range of pressing topics, including the impact of Covid-19 and the war in Ukraine on the EU’s focus on Climate and Green Plans, the priorities of the Eurogroup from a sustainability perspective, and the importance the European green bonds as an instrumen...
Economic Outlook Q1 2022: A difficult balancing act
April 25, 2022 09:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBFor this episode of Ibec Responds we are joined by Ibec Chief Economist and Head of National Policy Ger Brady and Ibec Economist, Hazel Ahern-Flynn. They present the findings of the Q1 Ibec Economic Outlook titled ‘A difficult balancing act’, discussing themes including rising costs across the global economy, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, inflation, and if we are seeing ‘The Great Resignation’ in Ireland. Thank you for listening. To explore all of Ibec's podcast offering, visit here. M...
A Year in Review
December 09, 2021 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBThis episode of Work Talks reviews the developments of the past year and looks ahead to the changes and potential challenges 2022 will bring. 2021 certainly packed a punch in terms of employment legislation. The evolution of flexible and blended working continued to gain further momentum this year with the introduction of the WRC Code of Practice on the Right to Disconnect and Government’s promise to legislate on a right to request remote working. Other notable developments include the Ta...
Economic Outlook Q4 2021: Help wanted!
December 08, 2021 00:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBFor this this episode of Ibec Responds we are joined by Ibec's Chief Economist Ger Brady and Economist Hazel Ahern-Flynn. They present the findings of the Q4 Ibec Economic Outlook, discussing themes including supply chain challenges, competitiveness, skills shortages and Government supports to enterprise. Thank you for listening. To explore all of Ibec's podcast offering, visit here. Make sure to follow Ibec Podcasts to stay up to date with new episodes.
Sustainable Development: “Still” The Opportunity for Irish Economic Policymakers
November 24, 2021 17:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBIn this episode of Ibec Voices we are taking you inside Aras an Uachtarain, the residence of the President of Ireland, to hear a very special address delivered by Ibec CEO, Danny McCoy. As President of the Statistical & Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, Danny McCoy delivered the keynote address to mark 175 years of SSISI. Entitled “Sustainable Development: ‘Still’ The Opportunity for Irish Economic Policymakers”, his address covers topical matters including: The challenge of reducing emi...
COP26: Where do we go from here? Reflections with Minister Eamon Ryan
November 16, 2021 09:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBIn this concluding episode of Ibec’s COP26 podcast mini-series, Dr Neil Walker speaks with Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan, about what was achieved at the UN climate summit in Glasgow over the previous two weeks. They discuss what further action is needed to keep the goal of 1.5 degrees alive, and how Ireland’s recently launched Climate Action Plan can contribute to the EU’s efforts to demonstrate international leadership through example. Thank you for l...
COP26: A discussion with Steve Varley, EY Global Vice Chair for Sustainability
November 10, 2021 09:00 - 13 minutes - 9.22 MBWith the second week of the conference underway our mini series with a focus on COP26 continues. For this episode Dr Neil Walker, Head of Infrastructure, Energy and Environment at Ibec meets with Steve Varley, EY Global Vice Chair for Sustainability. In this episode, recorded in the EY office in Glasgow, Neil and Steve look back on the first week of COP and speak about climate ambition and opportunity. Thank you for listening. To explore all of Ibec's podcast offering, visit here. Make...
COP26: A discussion with Steffen Engling, Adviser on EU Climate Policy at BusinessEurope: Part 2
November 05, 2021 10:00 - 9 minutes - 6.6 MBIn this instalment of our mini-series with a focus on COP26 we pick up the discussion between Dr Neil Walker Head of Infrastructure, Energy and Environment at Ibec and Steffen Engling, Adviser on EU Climate Policy at BusinessEurope. They discuss the US position at COP and Steffen gives his views on the prospects for a successful outcome to COP26 from a business perspective. Thank you for listening. To explore all of Ibec's podcast offering, visit here. Make sure to follow Ibec Podcasts to...
COP26: A discussion with Steffen Engling, Adviser on EU Climate Policy at BusinessEurope: Part 1
November 05, 2021 10:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MBIn the third episode of our mini-series with a focus on COP26 we once again hear from Dr Neil Walker Head of Infrastructure, Energy and Environment at Ibec. This time Neil is joined by Steffen Engling, Adviser on EU Climate Policy at BusinessEurope. In this, the first part of their discussion, they speak about the run up to COP26, contrasting the legally binding commitments made by the European Union with the more aspirational ones by developing countries. Thank you for listening. To exp...
COP26: A discussion with Steffen Engling, Adviser on EU Climate Policy at BusinessEurope: Part 3
November 05, 2021 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBOur mini-series with a focus on COP26 continues with the conclusion of the discussion between Dr Neil Walker Head of Infrastructure, Energy and Environment at Ibec and Steffen Engling, Adviser on EU Climate Policy at BusinessEurope. They discuss some of the technical aspects of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and Steffen reflects on how the business community can make its voice heard during the negotiations between Parties, and what added value it can bring to the negotiations. Thank you...
COP26: Great Expectations
November 02, 2021 14:00 - 9 minutes - 6.46 MBIn our second episode of our mini series of Ibec Responds focusing on the proceedings at COP26, Dr Neil Walker, Head of Infrastructure, Energy and the Environment at Ibec, covers the opening statements from the assembled world leaders on the Conference's opening days. This includes analysis of the opening statements of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, President Joe Biden, and French President Emmanuel Macron. The topics covered include: The c...
COP26: When it comes to the crunch
November 01, 2021 11:00 - 9 minutes - 6.49 MBWelcome to the introductory episode of a series of mini Ibec Responds episodes focusing on the proceedings at COP26 over the next two weeks, with regular updates and insights provided by Dr Neil Walker, Head of Infrastructure, Energy and the Environment at Ibec. The 26th annual Conference of the Parties, COP26, of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, is currently underway in Glasgow. The 12-day event, attended by world leaders from almost every country on the planet,...
Social Enterprise: Impact and Measurement
October 18, 2021 08:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBIn this episode of Ibec Voices we look at the social enterprise sector in Ireland, with a particular focus on the measurement of impact. We explore the challenges businesses in this sector face, the supports available, and also examine the National Social Enterprise Policy 2019-2022. Join our panel for a discussion on the importance of social enterprises in our communities, mainstreaming social enterprise entrepreneurship, and how Ibec is working to support inclusion in employment. You w...
Hamilton Day 2021: Celebrating Ireland's greatest mathematician
October 11, 2021 14:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBOn this episode of Ibec Voices we discuss upcoming Hamilton Day celebrations and the fascinating story of William Rowan Hamilton, universally recognised as the greatest mathematician, and arguably the greatest scientist, that Ireland has produced to date. Ibec is delighted to partner with the Royal Irish Academy once again on Hamilton Day, this year taking place on Friday 15th October, to promote the lasting legacy of an Irish man who made a seminal contribution to the world around us to...
The evolving workplace: Achieving a sustainable balance
September 24, 2021 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBThis episode of Work Talks features contributions from international thought leaders Tsedal Neeley, Harvard Business School and Noah Askin of INSEAD ahead of their keynote presentations at the Ibec HR Leadership Summit taking place on 21 October. The Ibec HR Leadership Summit is well established as one of the most significant thought leadership events in the corporate calendar. Tsedal and Noah join Maeve McElwee, Ibec Director of Employer Relations, to discuss the theme of this year’s Sum...
The evolving workplace- Achieving a sustainable balance
September 24, 2021 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBThis episode of Work Talks features contributions from international thought leaders Tsedal Neeley, Harvard Business School and Noah Askin of INSEAD ahead of their keynote presentations at the Ibec HR Leadership Summit taking place on 21 October. The Ibec HR Leadership Summit is well established as one of the most significant thought leadership events in the corporate calendar. Tsedal and Noah join Maeve McElwee, Ibec Director of Employer Relations, to discuss the theme of this year’s Sum...
Women’s Wellbeing and Career Development
August 20, 2021 14:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBHow can businesses support and promote women’s wellbeing and career development? This pivotal issue is the focus of the latest episode of the Work Talks podcast series, presented by broadcaster Kieran Cuddihy. In particular, the discussion looks at question such as: How can we support and promote wellbeing in the workplace, particularly relating to issues like infertility, miscarriage and menopause? How do we support women who, in the majority of cases, have the main care giving responsib...
Tomorrow ready: Trends that will shape society and business on both sides of the Atlantic
July 26, 2021 15:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBIn a special bonus episode, Ibec Voices brings you insights from a recent virtual event that Ibec held with The Honourable Martin J Walsh, United States Secretary of Labour. In a wide-ranging conversation with Ibec CEO Danny McCoy, the episode explores President Joe Biden Administration’s labour priorities, the changing labour landscape in the US and the growing trend of collectivism in the US and its implications for businesses in Ireland, particularly those US multinationals that have a ...