The HR Barometer is the most comprehensive research analysing the impacts, challenges and opportunities within the HR and Employment Law landscape in Ireland. This session will provide timely information that will help you to re-align and re-imagine your HR & People Strategies and move the dial on your strategic goals.

You will hear from Sarah Fagan, Managing Director, Michelle McDonagh, Head of HR Consulting, Amanda Finnegan, Head of Retained Services, Adare.

This event has always been a social highlight of the festive season attracting over 300 attendees annually. With plenty of festive food and drink, music, raffle prizes and much more, it is the perfect seasonal event for entertaining clients and colleagues.

This year we are excited to welcome bestselling author, comedian and broadcaster Colm O'Regan. 

Join over 600 business leaders, key political decision makers and stakeholders as we gather to celebrate the relationship between Ireland's two largest city regions, Dublin and Cork. This year’s guest of honour and keynote speech will be delivered by An Taoiseach, Simon Harris TD.

Also on the night, we will honour Jim Barry, Managing Director, Barry Group with our Outstanding Contribution to Business Award for 2024.

Tue 5 Nov | 2pm-3.30pm | Online

Whether you’re a manager or an employee, mastering the 360° feedback process can make all the difference in how these reviews are perceived and leveraged for future growth.

Tue 7 Nov  | 9:30am-3:30pm | Blended

The programme is delivered on a consortium basis whereby approx. 25 graduates from a mix of different companies and sectors come together on a shared programme that runs over 12 months.

For further details please contact garrett@corkchamber.ie

Self-Directed Learning: Learn at your own pace over 12 months

As you and your team progress through the ENSO sustainability platform’s features, you will create your very own sustainability strategy and have access to marketing and communication tools to share your great work with customers, suppliers and to use for reporting amongst other tools.

The UK government's industrial strategy is a proposed 10-year plan designed to provide businesses with the certainty and stability needed to invest in high-growth sectors and stimulate long-term economic growth. The government invites feedback on these proposals, with the final strategy set to be published in spring 2025 alongside the multi-year spending review.

The Enterprise Europe Network is excited to host their Annual Conference, Boosting the Potential of European SMEs, bringing together members and partners for three days focused on empowering SMEs through expert insights, collaboration, and networking.

• Public Affairs Manager

Retail and hospitality businesses can now apply for the Power Up Grant, with €4,000 available for each eligible business. Applications must be submitted before the 8th November deadline. 

The SEAI's Non-Domestic Microgen Grant provides financial assistance for businesses to install solar PV panels and generate electricity on site, reducing commercial electricity costs and increasing security of supply. Grant funding is available for systems up to a maximum 1000kWp. 

• RDJ expands Tax Practice with the addition of Fiona Morgan in Cork
• Aldar Tissue, part of the Zeus Group announces 30 new roles at opening of new €15 manufacturing facility
• SERVE has some exciting Sponsorship Opportunities for their Ethical Fashion Show

The EU's Pay Transparency Directive came into effect in 2023 and Ireland, like other EU countries, will be required to implement a range of new pay transparency measures by 2026. The key aims of the Directive are to reduce gender pay gaps and to make pay information more accessible to more stakeholders. While the Directive is not yet in full force, Irish Employers should nevertheless consider how these new pay transparency measures could impact operations once they are fully implemented.

• Aspen Landscapes are Hiring a Landscape Operative

• A Better Workday - Achieve more, stress less, and unlock your full potential with a proven framework for better productivity and well-being – Monday 4^th – Monday 25^th November
• Future Planet - The Customer is The Planet Book Launch – Wednesday 6^th November
• St Luke’s Charity & Home Annual Corporate Lunch Fundraiser – Wednesday 6^th November
• Breakthrough Cancer Research Winter Ball – Friday 8^th November
• Fota Wildlife Park Concert for Conservation - Big Cat Conservation – Saturday 9^th November
• Cyberskills - Smart Maritime & Offshore Wind Event – Monday 11th November
• EURES Ireland Business Lunch- Are you interested in recruiting from within Europe? Let EURES Ireland assist you – Tuesday 12^th November
• “MUSICAL STORIES” Schools Concerts Series 2024 Evelyn Grant Cork Pops Orchestra, City Hall, Cork - Tuesday 12th – Friday 15th November
• Cork Careers Fair, SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh – Thursday 14th November
• IMI Change Management Programme – Tuesday 26^th and Wednesday 27^th November
• Tech Industry Alliance Leaders Awards 2024 – Friday 29^th November

• Exclusive 15% Member Discount at PrintSpace
•  A complimentary Work Practices Checklist Assessment with Sprintmodo
• BlueDawn Agency offering a Free Website Audit + 20% off when you purchase a new website or redesign