Ibec Podcasts

The Pay Transparency Directive came into force in June 2023 and Ireland will have to transpose the Directive by June 2026. The Directive contains extensive measures with far reaching obligations for employers including enhanced requirements in relation to gender pay gap reporting, information rights for job candidates, restrictions on the use of pay secrecy clauses and rights for employees in relation to pay transparency. 

In episode 1 of our Preparing for Pay Transparency podcast series, Sinead Wallace and Fiona Egan, Associate Legal Directors, provide an overview of the Pay Transparency Directive and its implications for employers. 

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In this episode of Ibec Responds, Aviné McNally, Head of Membership at Ibec, and Peter McKenna, Stadium and Commercial Director at Croke Park, examine Croke Park's significance in Ireland's Experience Economy, the importance of community, and their journey in sustainability practices.

Learn more about our Experience Economy campaign here.

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Lone Working is becoming increasingly common with delivery drivers and remote workers often working alone. Although Lone workers cannot be subject to constant supervision, it is still and employers’ duty to ensure their safety and health at work.

In this episode, Michael Gillen, OSH Manager, Ibec, and Bernie McMeel, OSH Advisor from Ibec’s Knowledge Centre, will discuss the challenges facing employers managing lone working in their organisation, look at the legal requirements for lone working and some options for control measures, including technological advances to mitigate identified risks.

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In this episode of Ibec WorkTalks, Maeve McElwee, Executive Director, Employer Relations, Ibec, is joined by Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Professor, Author and Chief Innovation Officer at Manpower Group, where they debate the opportunities and potential risks around this phenomenon and the world of work.

The early bird for Ibec's 2025 HR Leadership Summit ends 23 July. Book your place here. 

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Sharon Higgins, Executive Director for Membership and Sectors, Ibec, is joined Aileesh Carew, CEO of EPIC – the Irish Emigration Museum, to explore the museum and visitor attraction sector’s role in Ireland’s Experience Economy, its economic contribution, and examine how  Government can support this sub-sector of the Irish economy. 

Learn more about our Experience Economy campaign here.

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Talent Intelligence is the tool that is empowering HR and Business leaders to make more informed strategic decisions on their workforce planning and talent management. 

Irelands economy has performed remarkably well, despite the challenges we have faced over the last few years. This has positively impacted our lives, leading to new career and development opportunities and more flexible work practices.

But this ongoing growth is at risk. We are losing competitiveness due to rapid change, rising costs, and a lack of access to talent and skills.

In this episode of Ibec WorkTalks, Vicky O'Neill, Ibec's HR Strategy Specialist along with Meta McKinney (Global Talent Intelligence, and Attraction Manager NVIDIA), and David Hoare (Global Talent Intelligence SAP), discuss how Talent Intelligence can be used to make strategic decisions to help attract and retain talent which will ultimately impact productivity and profitability within organisations.

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With the upcoming Local Elections around the corner on 7 June, 2024. We delve into the issues that voters should keep in mind when casting their ballot, while also taking a closer look at how local government functions and what potential reform could look like.

In this episode of Ibec Responds, Aidan Sweeney, Head of Infrastructure and Environmental Sustainability at Ibec is joined by Aodh Quinlivan, Senior Lecturer, Department of Government and Politics at University College Cork to discuss the impact of the Local Elections on Irish Business.

Learn more about our 'Electing for Business' Local Election campaign here.

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With polling day fast approaching on June 7th, Pat Ivory, Ibec’s Director of EU and International Affairs meets with Fionnuala Croker, the Acting Head of Office at the European Parliament Liaison Office in Ireland.

Together, they take a retrospective look at previous elections, analysing voter turnout in Ireland compared to other European states, and delve into the critical importance of voter engagement in shaping our future.

Find out more about the European Parliament's #UseYourVote campaign here.

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With the European Parliament elections fast approaching on 7 June 2024, the context in which they are taking place is a critical period for Ireland and Europe. The EU is central to Ireland’s future success, and the elections are an opportunity for citizens to help shape that future. It is an opportunity to put strong Irish voices into one of Europe’s key institutions. Ibec’s vision for the next EU mandate is set out in our Electing for Business campaign.

For this episode of Ibec Responds, join Róisín de Bhaldraithe from Ibec’s EU & International Affairs team and Dr. Rory Costello, Associate Professor at the University of Limerick who specialises in electoral and legislative politics in Europe, with a particular focus on Ireland and on the European Union. He is also the founder of WhichCandidate.ie, which matches voters with political candidates based on shared policy priorities.

View our 2024 European election campaign here.

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In this episode of Ibec Responds, we delve into the dynamic world of global economics, where interest rates reign supreme. From influencing spending habits to shaping investment decisions, interest rates play a pivotal role in driving economic activity. 

Join Executive Director, Ibec Global, Jackie King and Ibec CEO Danny McCoy, as we explore the unprecedented shifts in interest rates and their profound implications.

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