It’s that time of year again! We would like to encourage our Cork Chamber members to support local businesses and jobs when doing their Christmas shopping this year. Here is our weekly one-stop Christmas Gift Guide of offers, services and events available to you to shop local.

• The Elm Tree Experience - the perfect gift this Christmas
• Shandon Travel - Give the Gift of Travel – An Invitation to a journey! The Ideal Xmas Present
• Think of Trócaire with a Gift of Love this Christmas. Buy a sustainable and ethical gift from the Trócaire Gifts range
• The Kingsley – Experience the magic of Christmas in Cork. Polished and sophisticated, with beautiful bedrooms, a bistro style restaurant, luxury spa, and an extensive Health Club, The Kingsley has everything you will need for a festive break with a loved one, friends or family this Christmas
• The Lee Valley Ireland team have launched their all-new online Christmas pop-up store. Can you think of a better Christmas gift than Irish-made flannel nightwear, 100% wool lined flannel slippers or Irish handmade leather wallet?
• At Fitzgerald Menswear we have lots of businesses who reward their staff for Christmas with our gift cards. They are beautifully presented and can be posted anywhere in Ireland free of charge
• Give the gift of giving this Christmas with our Cork's Vienna Woods Hotel gift vouchers

• Cork Students Compete for EirGrid Climate Award
• Port of Cork Welcomes New Chairperson Following appointment of new director to Board
• IT@Cork Leaders Awards 2021 winners announced
• Chris Mee Group are delighted to welcome Karina O’Connor to the growing Quality team
• CAPPA Raises over €1,900 for COVID – 19 Relief
• LINC LGBTI+ launch Christmas Gift Guide 2021

• Origineire Design & Craft Showcase – 16 November – 10 December
• Helium’s Heroes – Sponsor a child in Cork this Christmas – 17 November – 24 December
• Webinar - Pimbrook walk you through the Sage Payroll End of Year – 01 – 09 December
• Aladdin – Presented by The Everyman and CADA – 08 December – 16 January
• Children’s Health Foundation Christmas Jumper Day – 10 December
• Artists’ Film International 2021 Part Two at Crawford Art Gallery – 10 – 23 December
• Triskel presents - A Night for Phil – 11 December

• Fota Wildlife Park require Lead Commercial Supervisor
• Starcircle require a Marketing Manager
• SalesSense are currently recruiting for Business Development Executives for our Bord Gais Energy team (B2B)
• Brittany Ferries – Sales Agent & Port Check-in 

Gift vouchers for Cork International Hotel are valid for five years and can be redeemed for a wide range of experiences such as ‘Family Date Night' staycations, dining in the New Yorker Restaurant or afternoon tea.

The Family Date Night package includes a one-night stay in a spacious family room, two-course early bird dinner in the New Yorker Bar & Restaurant with dedicated children’s menu, complimentary family movie in the private cinema room and the hotel’s award-winning breakfast the following morning. 

Our child-friendly hotel creates a fun environment for the whole family so you can enjoy a family break in a luxury hotel. Our spacious, yet cosy, family-friendly rooms are perfect for your stay.

Gift cards are presented in a luxury gift box and can be used in any of Trigon hotels.

• 10% Off at The Lismore Food Company
• Sign up to SERVE newsletter for 10% off in our Ethical Shop
• Livu Solutions – Christmas Web Design and Development 10% off
• Just for Men Manscaping Lounge – Diploma in Barbering – 10% discount code

As we close out what has been another unprecedented year for employers and employees, Adare Human Resource Management highlights some key legislation and Codes of Practice, some of which was introduced in 2021 and others anticipated in 2022, that HR Practitioners need to be aware of as they plan for 2022.

Gender Pay Gap reporting, Sick Leave provisions for employees as well as the Code of Practice for Employers and Employees on the Right to Disconnect are just some of the items that are covered in this article from the expert-led team at Adare Human Resource Management.

The UK Government has issued an update on its new phased approach to import controls for products of animal origin and animal by-products from the European Union.

A six-page briefing note on this is available and includes key dates with associated changes in requirements. It also includes a list of FAQs, resources and upcoming webinars on this subject. Read Report <HERE>

The UK's HMRC has published an eight-page document with information for hauliers, intermediaries and drivers using the short straits to move goods from the European Union to Great Britain from 1 January 2022.

The document outlines procedures that must be complied with at different stages (pre-departure, at the border, during the crossing and on arrival) to move goods from the EU to GB without issue. Read Document <HERE>

Dear Chamber Member,

I hope you, your families and colleagues are keeping safe and well and that you were not impacted by Storm Barra over the last few days.

As we are once again weathering a reintroduction of restrictions, it is clear that the anticipated scenario that underpinned Government recovery planning and Budget 2022 has not materialised, and many businesses are still experiencing high levels of disruption, reduced revenue and continued uncertainty.

Government must afford a level of certainty, and together with our national network of Chambers in Ireland, we have continued to call on Government to..

Grab your colleagues for some festive fun, games, prizes and much more all from the comfort of your home or office! We will be joined by Zoom Party's Steve Cummins, headliner in every major comedy club in Ireland and has regularly performed on BBC, RTE, Channel 4 and TG4. Steve will keep everyone entertained with his great line up of interactive games with minor challenges and major laughs! 

As well as fun and games you can be sure you will be making a real difference.This year Cork Chamber will donate €10 for each attendee that tunes in on the day, with all proceeds going to a Chamber member charity randomly selected on the day.

Join Cork Chamber’s 'Maximise Your Membership' virtual workshop to learn how to maximise your membership through our many promotional channels, particularly focusing on the Member's Area.

This virtual session is open to anyone within your organisation, to both new and long standing members who would like a refresher on how to best utilise the Chamber platforms to continue to promote your brand, stay connected and be informed.

Wed 26 Jan | 9.30am-12.30pm | 3 mornings

The experience in this programme is as close as you can get to having a personal coach. You begin presenting from almost the moment you begin session 1. You present at least six times over the course of 3 full half-days. Your presentations are recorded and evaluated. You get expert, one-on-one coaching privately at the end of each presentation.

Wed 26  Jan | 11.30am-1pm | 3 mornings

This Practical Productivity training course will provide you with a totally practical and workable solution to managing your workload and time more effectively. Do not let e-mail control your day - instead, you can take control through the customisation of MS Outlook and by using various features & tools within Outlook.