The dawn of Spring this week brings with it renewed optimism and energy. This is reflected in the high business confidence levels reported at 92% in our most recent Economic Trends, in association with Permanent TSB – a survey through which you, our members, have shared experiences through Q4 2021, and also an outlook on the first three months of 2022. The results also highlight recruitment trends and the long-term future of hybrid working models in what has become a highly competitive market for talent. Some of the stand out results include...
Join us for our first Business Breakfast Live of 2022 as Leo Clancy shares his thoughts on Brexit, the pandemic, sustainability, Europe, the sectors that can win big and those that must adjust, the global market and the wins that are there for Irish business.
With a new strategic plan and new CEO at the helm, hear how Enterprise Ireland is set to play a pivotal role in embedding resilience and competitiveness in an Irish economy that refuses to fail.
Our Business Owners Forum creates the space and opportunity for peer to peer sharing of insights, knowledge and supports, with monthly meet ups and diverse topics covered. If you are a business owner and would like to join please email your interest to Vicky@corkchamber.ie by February 11.
Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come basis.
This informative session in association with Adare Human Resource Management will feature HR, Employment Law and Health and Safety experts as they discuss the Adare HR Barometer survey report findings in detail, explore practical considerations, answer key questions and provide guidance for businesses on what they should consider in this area.
Attendees will benefit from a rounded discussion and review of the new ways of working and the legal considerations to support key decision making and mitigate risks around implementation of more permanent working models.
As always, Cork Chamber Skillnet are interested to learn about good practices and the success stories, but equally we wish to hear how our learning & development model might be developed or improved. Your input here is vitally important and will help to shape our 2022 learning & development/training plan as we are conducting a short survey to get a better understanding of the region's Training/Learning & Development Needs for 2022. We would really appreciate it if you could complete this short survey and as a small thank you, all those who complete this survey will be entered into a draw to win a €200 Cork Chamber All4One gift card!
This course is suitable for those who are currently using MS Excel regularly but may not have attended formal training recently or may never have attended the training. This online course is for those with a busy schedule and is adaptable to the challenges of every lifestyle.
Participants will acquire a range of supervisory and management skills, in addition to improving their interpersonal and communication skills. The programme combines proven leadership techniques with practical advice on how to maximise your team’s performance and engagement.
The figures from Cork Chamber's latest Economic Trends highlight the long-term future of hybrid working models despite the reduction of workplace restrictions. For example
70% of respondents offer hybrid working options to new hires
67% implemented digital transformation programmes to facilitate remote working in the past 12 months
Work Safely Protocol New Transitional Protocol urging a cautious approach to returning to work
Adare Human Resource Management summarises the key aspects of the newly published ‘Transitional Protocol - Good Practice Guidance for Continuing to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19’. This Protocol has evolved from the Work Safely Protocol and reflects the most recent public health advice. It is the current guidance for the safe return and continued safe operating of workplaces.
Read the latest bulletin from the UK Cabinet Office that provides the latest news from the [UK] Government relating to UK borders following the introduction of full import controls on 1 January 2022 and ahead of the SPS controls being introduced from 1 July 2022. Read full Bulletin <HERE>
EU Industry Days is Europe’s flagship annual event, highlighting industrial frontrunners and ongoing industrial policy discussions whilst improving the knowledge base of European industry. This year the event will take place in Brussels between the 8 - 11 February 2022 in hybrid format.