Welcome to issue 4 of our Chamberlink magazine in association with Vodafone.
We bring you highlights from our Dublin Dinner, our 2023 Outstanding Contribution to Business Award, and other recent events and occasions across our business community.
Review the major policy and advocacy milestones of 2023, read the latest in the Next Gen Leaders series, plan ahead for your training needs with our Skillnet team and keep abreast of the busy schedule of international events that we participate in to ensure Cork's reputation as a place for business remains as strong as ever.
Stay in the loop with our members news, views and more.
Join us for our first Business Breakfast of 2024 to hear from Professor John O'Halloran, President, University College Cork, an academic leader with an ambitious vision for the future of higher education, an advocate for inclusivity in education, focused on the transformative power of collaboration and forging a sustainable future.
Hear about UCC’s strategic ambition, its civic society engagement, and the impact on Cork and the Munster region, emphasising the significance of regional investment.
Join us for this event in collaboration with the Marketing Institute Cork where we will welcome Jim Geraghty, Marketing Manager at The HEINEKEN Group for a Masterclass in Marketing Excellence - Brewing Award Winning Campaigns with Birra Morretti.
Set in Cork's iconic Heineken Brewery, this event will unpack the elements that make a campaign successful and provide insights into Heineken's winning campaign, from brief to execution, managing success along the way.
This course gives an excellent insight into all the main functions of the HR Manager’s role, showing how they support all the members of an organisation at every stage in the employment cycle. You’ll learn the skills of effective recruitment and selection, training, and development, and establishing robust systems, as well as all the techniques, knowledge and strategies you’ll need to keep every member of a team engaged, productive and feeling valued.
At this in person event in January you will learn insights & strategies to master your mindset and the importance of having a personal vision for the year ahead, both personally & professionally. Aidan will also show you the importance of being a visionary in 2024 and how to build a complete life that will engage you, fulfil you and allow you to receive all that you are capable of.
Further changes are coming on the 31st January 2024 due to Brexit.
The UK, excluding Northern Ireland, is due to introduce new import declaration requirements and checks on certain goods, including food and other agricultural products. These are in addition to existing customs formalities and other requirements.
A Chambers Ireland research report, commissioned by Healthy Ireland, on the Healthy Ireland Workplace Framework was launched this week by Minister Hildegarde Naughton TD. The research looked at the issues around health and wellbeing in the workplace and how businesses are engaging with the Healthy Workplace Framework. You can read the report here.
The Healthy Workplace Framework aims to support the growth of effective approaches to enhance health and wellbeing in the workplace. Visit the link below to find out more about the framework, case studies, and to access resources.
Our members have compiled the ultimate gift guide briming with special festive offers, gift ideas and local treats and experiences, guaranteed to make sure you 'have yourself a merry little Christmas' while supporting local businesses in Cork.
Not started your Christmas shopping yet? Look no further than the Cork Chamber Christmas Gift Guide.
As 2023 draws to a close, many Organisations around the country will be preparing for their End of Year Party. While these occasions represent a great opportunity for Employers and staff to celebrate another successful year, there are some risks to bear in mind when Employees get together in a more relaxed environment. To ensure this year’s celebrations don’t lead to HR investigations, Employers should take the following minimum precautions…
This Christmas, your love can change lives around the world. If you want to give a gift that can transform lives this Christmas, buy a Trócaire Gift of Change. You can bring real hope and opportunity to families and communities living in poverty, and a chance to create lasting, positive change. From clean and safe water, education gifts that inspire and support for women in business, there are gifts for everyone.
Gifts are available on www.trocaire.organd also in person by visiting Trócaire, 9, Cook Street, Cork
or phoning 1800 408 408.
Environmentally friendly e-cards are also available.