Platform that captures and verifies complex data such as allergens, nutrition, provenance, environmental impact and cost from across a customer’s supply chain wins company of the year at Ibec's Technology Ireland Industry Awards
Ibec is pushing back on pay transparency plans to mandate salary disclosure in job ads, lobbying to allow businesses share pay with candidates privately
While 77% of founders rate the business climate positively, Ibec report highlights concerns around funding, talent, mental health and the need for better supports
Why are Irish grocery bills climbing so much faster than inflation? Global food costs, reduced supply and rising farm expenses are key drivers
AIB chief Colin Hunt urges business leaders to begin building ‘the foundations for the next 100 years’ as he takes on lobby group presidency
A series of reports show that Ireland already has some of Europe’s cleanest waterways and lowest nitrate levels
Prospect of transatlantic trade war presents additional challenges for the industry
Four-pillar plan places renewed emphasis on collaboration and innovation
DeCare, Milford Care Centre, Bon Secours Health System, HEAnet/EduCampus, Alexion and Central Bank also scoop awards
Financial services firms operating countrywide now employ more than 100,000 people
Retail chief says economic fundamentals are strong, with a rising population, strong labour market, and sentiment hopefully improving
Ibec Employment Law Conference will be held at the Royal Dublin Convention Centre in April
When employees feel valued and supported, they are more motivated and committed to doing their best work
‘We listen to our members and work with them to find ... solutions they are looking for. We are very good at that’
Ibec welcomes €1.5bn for higher education and research
New Ibec president Anne O'Leary on the key priorities for Irish businesses as we head into the next general election
Importance of learning and development highlighted by Ibec HR survey last year that reviewed the top priorities for HR managers
Irish farmers have delivered a 30 per cent reduction in their use of chemical nitrogen in just two years
The responsibility falls on the entire agricultural sector, working together, to deliver on emissions reduction, says Dale Crammond, director of Ibec sector body Meat Industry Ireland
While the industry has good credentials in this space, there is still more to be done
Companies that achieve best in class in their workplace wellbeing programmes were recognised at the annual Ibec KeepWell Awards
One important development in workplace wellbeing has been recognition of psychological safety
With the publication of the code of practice on the right to request flexible and remote working, companies now have a guide to best practice
Ibec’s Nichola Harkin made the comments ahead of the company’s Employment Law Conference in April
Ibec’s KeepWell Programme has been designed to guide organisations in the development of effective wellbeing strategies
Ireland’s global medtech hub is more than 100 years in the making. It spans 450 companies including nine of the world’s top 10. These businesses employ 48,000 people across the country and have a global reach with exports of €13bn
Mark Kramer is the keynote speaker at Ibec’s inaugural S in ESG Summit on November 30th
Critically important areas of focus for the business representative organisation include diversity, equality and inclusion (DE&I), future skills, and Ireland’s competitive offering to FDI
While core funding from Government has allowed childcare providers to cap costs to parents, increasing inflationary pressures may cause some to go fully private so they can increase their fees
‘Irish beef, lamb, pork and poultry products contain many essential vitamins and minerals that are critical for human nutrition’
More than 40 distilleries in Ireland now account for annual export sales totalling more than €1 billion
‘It’s important to celebrate wellbeing and recognise the commitment and effort put in by companies over a number of years’
Ibec Partner Profile: We need to address some issues to reach our world-beating potential, says Brendan Kiely, chair of Technology Ireland
Raft of new initiatives are being introduced in piecemeal fashion with no one looking at the cumulative cost of new rules and entitlements
Selection process for a job should not end when an offer is made, according to the head of Ibec's Knowledge Centre, Fiona Higgins
Coalition of stakeholders is calling for a more co-ordinated Government strategy for businesses operating across multiple sectors including tourism and hospitality
The US is the worst offender in passing off as Irish cream liqueur products that have no connection with Ireland or Irish ingredients
Ibec confident that Ireland will succeed in developing a global digital health hub
Beef sector is engaged in initiatives aimed at making a significant contribution to the overall emissions reductions targets
Report assesses the potential benefits to the public sector of prioritising and accelerating the adoption of cloud computing and storage solutions
Small Firms Association launches new strategy to help businesses become leaders in areas such as innovation and sustainability
Financial Services Ireland chairwoman Cecilia Ronan talks growth and innovation
Food Drink Ireland chief says supply chain transparency is a big part of the Food Vision 2030 strategy
‘Irish parents already pay the highest childcare costs in Europe, if not the world. It’s unsustainable’
Sustainability is no longer a nice-to-do – it’s a must, says Engineering Industries Ireland
Irish Whiskey Association acts against spirits in global markets claiming to be Irish
World-class advanced manufacturing key as Factory 5.0 standard succeeds Industry 4.0
Ibec report highlights scale of manufacturing sector and its importance to Ireland’s economy
Childhood Services Ireland says budget measures did not go far enough
‘We need a sustainable long term funding model for higher education to provide a pipeline of talent for the medtech sector and the economy’
Meat Industry Ireland says the sector supports 16,000 direct jobs in the State
Businesses in the sector spend €4 billion each year on purchases of goods and services
John Keaney, Siro chief executive, says Covid has underlined the vital role of telecommunications in our daily lives
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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