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Ibec Public Sector Webinar: The PAS Capability Framework

Ibec Public Sector partnered with the Public Appointments Service/publicjobs to explore its new Capability Framework, an initiative designed to innovate public bodies to move towards capability-based, rather than competency-oriented, recruitment. This transformative approach aims to empower a diverse, skilled, and agile future workforce to deliver excellence in public service. By focusing on the whole person — their behaviours, strengths, knowledge, and values — the initiative aims to support an innovative and future-ready public service.

Employment rights of seasonal workers

Certain industries are subject to seasonal fluctuations in business, in retail and hospitality for example, the summer months and Christmas period are often busier trading periods than other times of the year. Opportunities to work for a seasonal operation are also frequently found in horticulture or agriculture as well as tourism and construction.

Statutory paid sick leave will increase to 5 days from 1 January 2024

On 17 November, Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail, Neale Richmond TD announced that entitlement to paid sick leave will increase from 3 to 5 days next year. This is in line with the government commitment to gradually increase the entitlement until 2026, when it will reach 10 days.

Healthtech sector explores AI’s new era of innovation at digital health conference hosted by Irish Medtech Association

The Irish Medtech Association, the Ibec group which represents the sector, is hosting its inaugural digital health conference ‘Meeting of Minds’ on Monday 29 and Tuesday 30 May.

Ibec Public Sector Webinar: The Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015: Where are we now?

Ibec Public Sector hosted an online information seminar with the HSE and the Decision Support Service to recap the obligations on health, social and disability care providers under the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 and to answer questions about the practical application of the legislation in your organisation. 

Need to move to easing National Covid restrictions

In a letter to An Taoiseach, Ibec CEO Danny McCoy expresses the very serious and urgent concerns of business in relation to ongoing uncertainty around Covid restrictions on non-essential retail, hospitality, international travel and office-based environments. 

Insights to the Future of Work in the Financial Services Sector

The financial services sector in Ireland is a powerhouse for growth, underpinning and enabling all sectors of Ireland’s economy.  The sector contributes almost a one quarter of Ireland’s total 2019 corporate tax income. Ireland services over €5.2 trillion worth of assets under administration.  11 of the top 15 insurance companies have a presence in Ireland, 17 of the top 20 global banks are based here and 14 of the top 15 global aircraft lessors operate from Ireland. 

There are now more than 9,000 financial services companies employing over 105,000 people operating throughout Ireland in a diverse range of industries - banking, insurance, fund administration, investment management, corporate treasury, international financial services, aircraft leasing, securitisation and fintech. 

During the seminar we will hear from Louise Kelly, Members Services Executive, Financial Services Ireland (IFS) and Donna Noonan, IFS Skillnet Network Manager, who will give an overview of the current state of the industry in Ireland today with a focus on the job roles in high demand by employers, followed by a panel discussion with leading industry experts.

Panellists:

• Declan Bolger, CEO, Irish Life Group
• Alex Fisher, Managing Director, Head of Talent Consultants and Head of Talent Development & Learning for EMEA, State Street
• Darya Yakushenko, Corporate Finance Solutions, Erste Group
• Louise Devitt, Risk Analytics Manager, Ulster Bank

This event is targeted at career guidance professionals, teachers, lecturers, academic staff, research staff, students and recent graduates alike, with an interest in careers in the financial services sector.

Implementing the Public Sector Equality and Human Rights Duty - what you need to know

All public bodies in Ireland have responsibility to promote equality, prevent discrimination and protect the human rights of their employees, customers, service users and everyone affected by their policies and plans. This legal obligation, called the Public Sector Equality and Human Rights Duty, and it originated in Section 42 of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Act 2014.

Ibec calls for the retention of the 9% VAT rate indefinitely to support the Experience Economy percent 

Ibec, the group that represents Irish businesses, is calling on the Government to maintain the 9% VAT rate indefinitely for the Experience Economy. This rate, scheduled to conclude on August 31st, has played a vital role in sustaining businesses and preserving a significant number of the more than 300,000 jobs in the experience economy nationwide.

Experience Economy

An Ibec campaign to bring a contemporary understanding to Ireland’s Experience Economy. The Experience Economy comprises of businesses and a workforce which operate across multiple sectors in Ireland as well as encompassing organisations in the arts, cultural, sporting, and heritage sectors. Across its domain are hospitality, retail, travel, food, drink, tourism, entertainment, events and activity combining together to deliver transformative experiences to visitors.