Supporting employees on the journey to parenthood
We are delighted to extend an invitation to our rescheduled in-person HR forum focused on supporting employees on their journey to parenthood.
Navigating this journey can be a deeply personal and complex experience for employees encompassing events such as fertility treatment, surrogacy, Donor Assisted Human Reproduction (DAHR) and miscarriage. Understanding and supporting these diverse experiences is crucial for fostering a compassionate and inclusive workforce.
During the forum Ibec’s Sinead Wallace, Associate Legal Director and Magda Kozub, Employer Relations Executive, will cover key policy developments, statutory leave entitlements, and provide insights on the practical ways in which employers can support employees on this journey.
We will also be joined by Mags Gribben, Head of DEI, Susanne Kane, DEI Specialist and Ruth Heenan, Employee Relations and IR Manager from Irish Life Group, who will provide insight into the supports Irish Life offers through their Life Matters policy and other initiatives.
Date: Monday 18 November 2024
Time: 10am- 11.30am
Where: Ibec Head Office, 84 – 86 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2
Agenda:
9.45 am- 10.00 am - Registration/ tea and coffee.
10.00 am -10.15 am – Policy developments (nationally and internationally)- Sinead Wallace, Associate Legal Director, Ibec.
10.15 am -10.25 am – Insight into the supports Irish Life offers through their Life Matters policy and other initiatives- Mags Gribben, Head of DEI, Irish Life Group.
10.25 am-10.45 am – Statutory leave entitlements and practical ways in which employers can support employees on this journey- Magda Kozub, Employer Relations Executive, Ibec.
10.45 am -11.00 am – Panel discussion- Sinead Wallace, Associate Legal Director, Ibec, Susanne Kane, DEI Specialist and Ruth Heenan, Employee Relations and IR Manager, Irish Life Group.
11.00 am – 11.30 am – Q&A and drop-in clinic.
During the drop-in clinic attendees can discuss these and other employment issues. It is also an excellent opportunity to meet with our experts in our Advocacy, Knowledge Centre and legal teams. The clinics will also offer an excellent opportunity to meet with HR peers and Ibec experts in an informal setting.
As a member, there is no charge to attend this event. As places are limited, however, booking is essential. Please email heather.ferguson@ibec.ie or knowledgecentre@ibec.ie to book your space.
