Work Talks is Ibec’s Employer Relations podcast series put together to share strategic thinking into all aspects of employer relations. The series offers unique thought leadership on the employment landscape in Ireland – examining future trends, legislative and regulatory developments and insights into the practical applications of employment policy in workplaces.

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Ep. 6  /  Work Talks

How a crisis highlights the critical depth and breadth of HR

In this episode, Maeve McElwee, Ibec Executive Director of Employer Relations, sits down with Professor David Collings to discuss HR’s significance during Covid-19, the strategic and operational reach of HR, and the opportunities to grow and sustain its strategic influence.

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Ep. 5  /  Work Talks

A Year in Review

This episode of Work Talks reviews the developments of the past year and looks ahead to the changes and potential challenges 2022 will bring.

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Ep. 4  /  Work Talks

The evolving workplace- Achieving a sustainable balance

This episode of Work Talks features contributions from international thought leaders Tsedal Neeley, Harvard Business School and Noah Askin of INSEAD ahead of their keynote presentations at the Ibec HR Leadership Summit taking place on 21 October.

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Ep. 3  /  Work Talks

Women’s Wellbeing and Career Development

How can businesses support and promote women’s wellbeing and career development? This pivotal issue is the focus of the latest episode of the Work Talks podcast series, presented by broadcaster Kieran Cuddihy.

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Ep. 2  /  Work Talks

Workplace dispute resolution – What you need to know

Dispute resolution is topic relevant to every employer in Ireland, and is the focus of this episode of Work Talks.

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Ep. 1  /  Work Talks

Diversity & Inclusion

Why is Diversity and Inclusion so important in workplaces and what role does it play in addressing societal issues?

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