Is society truly closer to workplace equality for women, or are we just telling ourselves a convenient fiction?

In this episode of Ibec Responds, Kara McGann, Head of Skills and Social Policy, Ibec, is joined by Kate Quane, Executive Coach with Praesta Ireland, they discuss how different generations of women navigate their careers and the next steps for businesses to foster more inclusive, fulfilling workplaces.

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.

The latest Ibec CEO Survey reveals that CEOs in Ireland remain largely optimistic about the broader business environment, in line with expectations for 2024, yet are anticipating that the cost of doing business will continue to rise in 2025.

In this episode of Ibec Responds, Nikki Gallagher, Head of Public Affairs at Ibec, is joined by Fergal O’Brien, Executive Director of Lobbying and Influence, to reflect on the key findings of our CEO Survey. Together, they’ll explore what these insights tell us about business sentiment in Ireland and how they will shape Ibec’s policy priorities as part of the broader approach to using research to influence policy.

To find out more about our latest CEO Survey - Click here.

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.

Traditional views of masculinity in the workplace can lead to individuals feeling disenfranchised, alienated, and in some cases, result in susceptibility to extreme ideologies.

In this episode of Ibec Responds, Kara McGann, Head of Skills and Social Policy at Ibec, is joined by Dr. Sara Carty, Assistant Professor in Terrorism and Political Violence at the Institute of Security and Global Affairs at Leiden University, they discuss how employers can create a more inclusive environment that challenges harmful stereotypes and fosters resilience in the workplace.

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.

In this episode of KC Connect. Pauline O’ Hare and Harry Wall from our Employment Law Services Team, discuss recent Workplace Relations Commission cases taken under the Right to Request Remote and Flexible Working, including key takeaways for employers. 

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.

Every day, we use language which subtly constructs and reinforces traditional views of masculinity in the workplace.

In this episode of Ibec Responds, Kara McGann, Head of Skills and Social Policy at Ibec, is joined by Dr. Robert Lawson, Associate Professor in Sociolinguistics at Birmingham City University. They discuss how language is used to construct masculinity, the challenges men face in the workplace, and how employers can create more inclusive cultures.

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.

In this episode of KC Connect, Kevin Feighery, Regional Director of Ibec’s Western Regional Office, and Aoife McFadden, Legal Director, discuss the major upcoming employment law and policy changes employers should be aware of.   

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.

Mr Price have achieved significant accomplishments to date in the area of Diversity and Inclusion, including the Advancing Disability Equality Award at National Diversity and Inclusion Awards 2023 and Advancing Social Inclusion Award at National Diversity and Inclusion Awards 2024.

In this episode of Ibec Responds, Kara McGann, Head of Skills and Social policy at Ibec, speaks to Edel McSorley, Operations Director at Mr. Price Branded Bargains, they discuss how to create the environment that is needed to champion diversity, acceptance and equity, and create impactful opportunities for inclusion and change. 

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.

Now more than ever, there is a business imperative to build on diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

In this episode of Ibec Responds, Kara McGann, Head of Skills and Social Policy at Ibec, is joined by Oliver Wall, Chief of Staff and Head of Corporate Affairs at Bank of Ireland Group. They discuss the importance of maintaining a strong, open culture of diversity and inclusion and tangible ways of approach from both a customer and employee lens.

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.

The Irish economy is experiencing a moderation in growth after five years of remarkable expansion. However, this is not unexpected, particularly given the turbulence faced by some of Ireland’s largest trading partners and our recent economic success.

In this episode of Ibec Responds, Gerard Brady, Chief Economist at Ibec, discusses key findings from our 2025 Q1 Economic Outlook report with Ibec Economists, Hazel Ahern-Flynn and Mourad Mejdi.

Download our Q1 Economic Outlook here.

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.

In this episode of Ibec Responds, Nikki Gallagher, Head of Public Affairs at Ibec, sits down with Jackie King, Executive Director of Ibec Global, to explore their latest Global Compass - Cracking the Code: Unlocking Competitiveness in a Complex Geopolitical Matrix. 

From evolving definitions of competitiveness to the rise of protectionism, technological dominance, and resilience through intelligence ecosystems, this discussion offers valuable insights into navigating the shifting global landscape.

The Global Compass is a succinct thought piece for business leaders to guide them as they steer their teams to tackle international challenges. Our new edition focuses on how to build competitiveness within complexity.

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.