IBEC - Delivering for Business

Public service reform programme

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:52:55 GMT

The Public Service Reform (PSR) plan, published on 17 November 2011, outlines a strategy that promises high service levels while ...

Appointment of the Goverment CIO

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:39:36 GMT

In May 2013, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Brendan Howlin, T.D., announced the appointment of Bill McCluggage as ...

eGovernment

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:30:52 GMT

Technology is not an end in itself but it can enable the public sector not just to cut costs but ...

Public procurement

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:22:43 GMT

Government is reforming its approach to its spend on supplies and services of €9 billion per annum. IBEC believes there ...

Key issues

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:59:42 GMT

This section keeps you updated on all ongoing issues and news in relation to enterprise, innovation, and R&D. Should you ...

Enterprise, science and technology

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:56:55 GMT

The objective of IBEC enterprise, science and innovation policy is to ensure appropriate strategies, systems and resources are put in ...

Innovation Bulletin

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:22:11 GMT

The Innovation Bulletin details current issues in science, technology & innovation policy both nationally and internationally. It also provides an ...

Energy Savings seminars

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Energy Savings workshop presentations now available.

Enterprise Ireland CIP Eco–innovation Funding Information

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Enterprise Ireland CIP Eco–innovation Funding Information

IMDA survey report 2013

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

This document contains the table of contents, list of job titles and participant profile for the 2013 IMDA report.

ISA ICT survey 2013

Fri, 31 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

This document contains the table of contents, list of job titles and participant profile for the 2013 software sector report.

Supporting employment through research and innovation – Action Plan for Jobs 2013

Thu, 30 May 2013 15:06:51 GMT

On 22 February 2013, Government launched the new Action Plan for Jobs, which contained a wide range of initiatives that ...

Upcoming R&D events

Thu, 30 May 2013 15:06:40 GMT

The forthcoming conferences with a research and innovation theme are taking place. Find out more about them and how to ...

Study on the essential elements of innovation ecosystem

Thu, 30 May 2013 15:06:04 GMT

InterTrade Ireland published a new report Leveraging the Innovation Ecosystems for Business Advantage in December 2012. The report recognises that ...

Science Foundation Ireland’s new strategy

Thu, 30 May 2013 15:05:53 GMT

Science Foundation Ireland published its new strategy titled Agenda 2020: Excellence and Impact in December 2012. The overall objective is ...

Find out about R&D jobs and funding opportunities - new web resource for business

Thu, 30 May 2013 15:05:26 GMT

An important new web resource for business detailing R&D funding opportunities and jobs was launched on 16 May by Minister ...

HR Update Survey Spring 2013

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Spring 2013 HR update survey collected responses from 412 senior HR contacts in IBEC member companies on trends in pay and employment, people management priorities, the composition of the HR function, as well as details around Hr priorities for 2013 and an update on retirement policies within companies.

IBEC Guide to Managing Absence

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The IBEC Guide to Managing Absence provides members with a comprehensive look at the management and monitoring of absence behaviour, and how to deal with problem absence. The report, published in 2011 also contains several case studies which outline actual practice in this area.

Absence

Thu, 16 May 2013 07:41:32 GMT

AVAILABLE NOW The IBEC Guide to Managing Absence contains a comprehensive examination of absence in over 600 companies. The guide ...

Environment Policy Committee Meeting - 16 May 2013

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Environment Policy Committee Plenary Meeting Information Pack - 16 May 2013

EU-US Business Roundtable 2013

Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

he EU-US Business Roundtable organised by IBEC with BUSINESSUROPE and the US Chamber of Commerce on 18 April 2013 provided support to the process for a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership.

EU and Japan formally launch trade talks

Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The EU and Japan have formally agreed to launch negotiations for a bilateral trade deal with the first round taking place on 15-19 April 2013.

EU to open negotiations on a free trade agreement with Thailand

Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

On 28 February 2013 the European Commission received the endorsement from the Council to open negotiations on a FTA with Thailand.

Waste

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:47:18 GMT

The prevention and proper management of Waste is a basic requirement for any business activity. Below are some resources to ...

Resources

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:45:34 GMT

In this section you will find useful environmental resources for your business. The resources are categorised according to theme and ...

Green Awards 2013 winners

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Green Awards 2013 winners

IBEC Environment team meet with BUSINESSEUROPE's Giuseppe Montesano

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

IBEC’s Energy and Environment Policy Unit met today with Giuseppe Montesano, Vice-chairman of BUSINESSEUROPE’s Industrial Affairs Committee.

National review of the R&D tax credit scheme

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:53:33 GMT

The Department of Finance is currently undertaking a major review of the R&D tax credit scheme. This scheme is very ...

Horizon 2020

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:04:01 GMT

Horizon 2020 is the new EU framework programme for research and innovation funding (2014-2020). Companies of all sizes and across ...

Research centres programme – 7 centres established

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:42:40 GMT

The results of the national research prioritisation exercise established a business case for investing in fourteen targeted areas and stressed ...

IBEC submission R&D Tax Credit review

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:47:45 GMT

A survey was carried out in the first quarter of 2013 on the R&D tax credit which formed the basis ...

Junior Cycle Short Courses

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

IBEC and the National Association for Principals and Deputy Principals are working together to support the Junior Cycle reform by developing short courses. This is an unrivalled opportunity for business to have an impact on curriculum development.

New Government transitions document

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

A new joint paper has been published by the Department of Education and Skills, NCCA, IOTI, IUA, SEC, and HEA on transition from second level education to around broader undergraduate entry, reducing grading bands, addressing predictability in the Leaving Certificate examination and a move away from rote learning and the points race. These are areas that have been lobbied for by IBEC for some time now.

Rethinking education: Investing in skills for better socio-economic outcomes

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

A new strategy has been launched by the European Commission to tackle the serious problem of youth unemployment at a time when simultaneously 2 million job vacancies exist, due to a mismatch in skills held and those required for the job.

IBEC pensions levy survey 2011

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 09:20:53 GMT

A survey of member companies in relation to the pensions levy proposed in the government's jobs initiative announced on May ...

Business Sentiment - February 2011

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 09:20:40 GMT

The IBEC business sentiment series has been conducted quarterly since February 2009. Over 400 responses are analysed in each quarterly ...

Business Sentiment - May 2011

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 09:20:09 GMT

The IBEC business sentiment series has been conducted quarterly since February 2009. Over 400 responses are analysed in each quarterly ...

Business Sentiment - August 2011

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 09:19:49 GMT

The IBEC business sentiment series has been conducted quarterly since February 2009. Over 400 responses are analysed in each quarterly ...

Business Sentiment - November 2011

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 09:19:32 GMT

The IBEC business sentiment series has been conducted quarterly since February 2009. Over 400 responses are analysed in each quarterly ...

Business Sentiment - February 2012

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 09:18:38 GMT

The IBEC business sentiment series has been conducted quarterly since February 2009. Around 400 responses are analysed in each quarterly ...

Business Sentiment - May 2012

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 09:18:26 GMT

The IBEC business sentiment series has been conducted quarterly since February 2009. Around 400 responses are analysed in each quarterly ...

Business Sentiment - November 2012

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 09:18:13 GMT

The IBEC business sentiment series has been conducted quarterly since February 2009. Around 400 responses are analysed in each quarterly ...

Business Sentiment - September 2012

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 09:17:21 GMT

The IBEC business sentiment series has been conducted quarterly since February 2009. Around 400 responses are analysed in each quarterly ...

Government launches a new Road Safety Strategy

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Government launches a new Road Safety Strategy

Business Sentiment - February 2013

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Business confidence improved strongly at the start of 2013, with the majority of indicators climbing to the highest levels since the survey started in 2009. Sales and order book indicators point towards growth, and one in four managers indicated that they would be hiring new employees in the coming quarter.

National Waste Report 2011 published

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The National Waste Report 2011, the EPA report into waste statistics in Ireland was published on March 25th.

Business Sentiment - February 2013

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 12:41:03 GMT

The IBEC business sentiment series has been conducted quarterly since February 2009. Around 400 responses are analysed in each quarterly ...

Resources

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 09:30:37 GMT

Here you can find useful information on energy, such as key implications for business of Government policy documents, as well ...

Key Issues

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 09:30:09 GMT

IBEC has identified seven areas that are central to economically and environmentally sustainable energy consumption: energy security and diversity; development ...

Energy

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 09:28:50 GMT

The aim of IBEC energy policy is to ensure that Irish industry has access to a secure, competitive and sustainable ...

Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA)

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

SEPA is an EU regulation standardising euro electronic payments across Europe. Businesses must ensure that payroll, direct debit and accounting systems are SEPA ready before 1 February 2014, when existing national systems close.

Economics and taxation

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:35:17 GMT

Thanks to competitiveness and productivity improvements, Ireland’s exports returned to strong growth in 2010, and thanks to this strong performance ...

Environment Awards

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 12:36:19 GMT

The Irish Business and Employers Confederation (IBEC), the group that represents Irish business, has been Ireland’s national coordinator of the ...

Economic indicators

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

This document shows key short-term indicators for the Irish economy.

Mental health - reducing stigma one conversation at a time

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

See Change, the National Stigma Reduction Partnership, and its 70 partner organisations including IBEC are rolling out a national green ribbon campaign to get people talking about mental health.

EPA Organisation Chart 2013

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

EPA organisational structure 2013

Public sector

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:50:39 GMT

IBEC strives to stimulate innovation and efficiency across Ireland’s public sector, particularly in public procurement, external service delivery, shared services ...

External service delivery

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:51:57 GMT

Together with reform initiatives such as shared services, eGovernment and public procurement, there must be a comprehensive strategy for external ...

National Employment Week 2013 (in association with IBEC)

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Sigmar in association with IBEC are hosting a week of events (Feb 25-Mar1) which features a broad panel of speakers presenting current thinking and new ideas to promote sustainable employment.

European Year of Citizens

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The European Commission has designated 2013 as European Year of Citizens.

EU Presidency

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:45:56 GMT

For the first half of 2013 Ireland has once again assumed the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. ...

Public-private staff exchange

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 11:54:56 GMT

IBEC and the Government are launching a pilot staff exchange scheme between the private sector and civil service which could ...

Public-private partnerships

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 11:45:32 GMT

As a consequence of Ireland’s fiscal crisis, the economy can no longer look to the Exchequer as the main source ...

Shared services

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 16:04:02 GMT

Shared services are a credible strategy to achieve the Government’s objective of protecting outcomes and not budgets. The are a ...

IBEC Public Contracts Group

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 15:57:02 GMT

The IBEC Public Contracts Group brings together the experience and expertise of companies involved in selling into the public sector ...

Key issues

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 15:39:41 GMT

This section will keep you up-to-date on the key public sector issues affecting business and employers. Each document contains a ...

Irish Consumer Monitor - February 2013

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Irish Consumer Monitor will be published twice a year and contains fresh analysis of the income and expenditure trends facing Irish consumers.

Council of the European Union

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Council of the European Union, the main decision making body of the EU.

European Commission

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The European Commission defends the interests of the Community and is the only institution that can propose legislation.

European Court of Auditors

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The European Court of Auditors monitors EU public funds to make sure they are used efficiently, legally and for the intended purposes.

European Court of Justice

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The European Court of Justice is the highest court in the EU and is made up of judges from the 27 EU Member States.

European Parliament

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The European Parliament is the only directly elected body of the European Union. It represents the interests of EU citizens.

Treaties of the European Union

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The EU functions based on a number of treaties that have been amended several times since the Community was founded.

Pharmachemical

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 15:21:35 GMT

The research unit carries out a survey on salary and benefits annually on behalf of Pharmachemical Ireland. This survey is ...

Labour Court commences a review of all joint labour committees JLCs

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Labour Court commences a review of all joint labour committees JLCs.The Labour Court has commenced a process of consultation

Management and executive salaries and benefits

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 09:34:15 GMT

This annual survey of management and executive salaries is one of the most comprehensive conducted in Ireland. The questionnaire for ...

Ireland as a place for business

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 12:36:09 GMT

IBEC's [latest Economic Outlook] argues that 2013 is likely to be the turning point for the domestic economy, as ...

European Year of Citizens

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 13:57:48 GMT

The European Commission has designated 2013 as the European Year of Citizens to coincide with the 20th anniversary of European ...

Manufacturing and wholesale distribution

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:04:08 GMT

In order to get a comprehensive view of pay rates in the manufacturing and wholesale distribution sector, the research unit ...

Conditions of employment

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:57:12 GMT

The IBEC research unit collect data on a wide range of conditions of employment. The following pages set out the ...

Take part in IBEC research

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:54:39 GMT

The research unit is grateful to all the member companies that participate in our surveys. For the second year, the ...

IBEC Quarterly Trade Bulletin

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The IBEC Trade Bulletin is a new quarterly publication from the trade and international relations unit in IBEC.

Exchange scheme between the private sector and the civil service

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

IBEC and the Government are launching a pilot staff exchange scheme between the private sector and civil service which could offer significant learning, networking and influencing opportunities for company executives in management/middle management positions.

National Employer Survey

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The National Employer Survey, published today, is a pilot survey undertaken on behalf of the HEA to ascertain employers views on graduates of higher education institutions in Ireland.

Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

This proposal sets out to increase the number of women on corporate boards by requiring a 40% presence of the under-represented sex among non-executive directors of publically listed companies.

Contact centres

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 12:16:32 GMT

This survey is designed to provide contact centre members with a comprehensive picture of pay within the sector. The survey ...

Financial services

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 12:16:05 GMT

This survey is carried out on behalf of Financial Services Ireland and is designed to provide financial services members with ...

Software

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 15:58:16 GMT

The research unit carries out a pay survey on behalf of the Irish Software Association (ISA) and ICT Ireland. This ...

Irish Medical Devices Association (IMDA) pay survey 2012

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 15:35:37 GMT

The Irish Medical Devices Association (IMDA) pay survey was carried out for sector for the first time in 2012. This ...

Retail

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 10:49:36 GMT

The retail sector survey is undertaken annually in the first quarter. This report provides comprehensive information in relation to pay ...

Business Sentiment - November 2012

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Confidence in the overall business environment improved slightly in the final quarter of 2012. The final quarter also saw an improvement in CEO's assessment of their own businesses.

Protected Disclosures in the Public Interest Bill 2012

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Heads of the Protected Disclosures in the Public Interest Bill 2012 was published earlier this year and provides protection for workers who disclosure certain information in the public interest.

Manufacturing and wholesale distribution 2012 - Participant profile

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A profile of participants is provided outlining the number of respondents in each size, region and industry cohort.

Manufacturing and wholesale distribution 2012 - Table of contents and introduction

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The table of contents for the 2012 manufacturing and wholesale distribution sector salaries report outlines in full the complete contents of the report, including the list of job titles covered in the survey.

European affairs

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 10:44:05 GMT

The IBEC Europe office represents the interests of IBEC members at European Union level on an individual, sectoral and national ...

Research funding guide

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 10:49:41 GMT

A one-stop, easy to use guide to R&D funding in Ireland. To build a truly competitive enterprise base in Ireland, ...

Employee Turnover

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 15:33:54 GMT

As part of our pay survey schedule in 2012, we collected data on employee turnover rates within IBEC member companies. ...

Absence rates

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 15:06:51 GMT

Data in relation to absence rates for the year 2011 were collected on all IBEC pay surveys conducted during 2012. ...

Absence rates by company size

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Absence rates by company size

Absence rates by industry

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Absence rates by industry