Ibec Podcasts
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Episodes
114 episodes since 2020
Ibec joins the Royal Irish Academy celebrating Hamilton Day
Ibec once again joins forces with the Royal Irish Academy for Hamilton Day for its fifth year of partnership, recognising the importance of STEM education for business. Hamilton Day represents an important celebration of native Dubl...
September 18, 2024
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19:30
Minister Neale Richmond on Ireland's Women in Finance Charter and the Road Ahead
This past July, Minister Neale Richmond launched the Second Annual Report of Ireland’s Women in Finance Charter, highlighting significant progress among signatories in increasing female representation at middle management levels and above. ...
September 13, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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22:11
Electing for Business - General Election manifesto
The next General Election in Ireland will take place between now and March 2025. The Irish business community is a key component of a healthy and vibrant society. It is well understood how businesses provide opportunities for meanin...
September 05, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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15:39
Intelligent Automation for HR
While employment growth is slowing, the hiring environment remains highly competitive – especially for in-demand roles and AI-related skillsets. Strategic planning will be key for HR leaders to ensure their organisations are set-up for sustaine...
August 29, 2024
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32:35
2024 Summer HR Update – Employment law Developments to look out for
2024 looks to be another busy year for developments in employment law in Ireland, with a number of substantial changes in the pipeline for employers to consider. Changes include Parent’s Leave and Maternity Leave entitlements, the extension of ...
August 26, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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16:30
2024 Q2 Economic Outlook
The Irish economy is experiencing some moderation in growth following five years of spectacular expansion. Despite this the outlook is positive. There is clear potential for Ireland to compete in the years ahead. The delivery of infrastructure,...
August 22, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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23:17
The Dromoland Castle Experience – Helping to sustain rural Ireland
Our ‘Experience Economy’ series continues in this episode of Ibec Responds as Aviné McNally, Head of Membership, Ibec, is in conversation with Mark Nolan, Managing Director, Dromoland Castle.They discuss Dromoland Castle’s importance in ...
August 13, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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16:56
Pay Transparency Directive
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 ...
August 07, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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9:07
Croke Park - Their Sustainability Experience
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 t...
July 25, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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19:29
Working Alone Safely – How to manage Lone Workers
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 wor...
July 16, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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11:34
AI and the world of work
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 ...
July 09, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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36:11
EPIC - The Irish Emigration Museum - A Digital Experience
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 economi...
June 07, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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18:43
Talent Intelligence
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 cha...
June 05, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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30:48
The impact of Local Elections on Irish business
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...
June 04, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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25:48
Using your vote for the European Elections
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...
May 24, 2024
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16:47
Preparing for the European elections
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 ...
May 20, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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18:39
Interest Rate Fluctuations Driven By Persistent Uncertainty
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 ...
May 16, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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12:37
Electing in Europe, what will happen and why does it matter?
2024 is a critical year for Ireland and Europe. A year of transition as landmark EU green, digital and social legislation enters into force. A year of implementation as the EU seeks to strengthen competitiveness without lessening ambition. ...
May 09, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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32:36
Experience Economy Insights - 'More than meets the eye'
In this episode of Ibec Responds, Sharon Higgins, Executive Director for Membership and Sectors in Ibec and Pat McCann, Chair of Ibec’s Experience Economy Policy Committee and formally CEO of Dalata Hotel Group, discuss our recent 'Experien...
April 25, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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18:50
Q1 Quarterly Economic Outlook 2024
In this episode, Ger Brady, Chief Economist at Ibec, discusses key findings from our 2024 Q1 Economic Outlook report with Ibec Economists, Hazel Ahern-Flynn and Mourad Mejdi.The Irish economy is still performing robustly, despite rising ...
April 15, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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16:38
The Irish Techscape: Exploring Ireland’s Digital Adoption and Economy
In recent years, Ireland has emerged as a dynamic hub for technology, characterized by rapid innovation, robust infrastructure, and a vibrant ecosystem of startups and multinational corporations. With a rich history steeped in technological adv...
March 20, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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24:24
Public Holidays that fall on a weekend
Entitlements to Public Holidays are governed by The Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 and the method for calculating payment for Public Holidays is covered by Statutory Instrument No 475 of 1997.In this podcast, Linda Reid, S...
March 14, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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10:44
Better Care, Better Business
There is a need for a fundamental change in how we value care and caregivers. For too long, care work has been invisible work and as such often undervalued. There is no centralised source of data on the breadth of actors in the care sector and ...
March 12, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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8:45
The Code of Practice on the Right to Request Remote and Right to Request Flexible Working
The Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023 was signed into law in April of 2023 and introduced various new entitlements, however two elements of this legislation required the drafting of a Code of Practice before the legislatio...
March 08, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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16:06
What are Ireland’s airports doing to make aviation more environmentally sustainable?
Ireland’s State airports play a vital role in underpinning economic prosperity and regional development. However, they recognise the need to reduce their carbon footprints substantially over the coming decade, while helping their client airline...
February 29, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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25:00