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No. 87 March 2024

Welcome Note 

This March we are celebrating International Women's Day and we are delighted to feature contributions from leaders, volunteers and experts who share their insights and expertise.

Spring Roadshow

We are partnering with the Irish Centre for Diversity to bring our spring workshops on diversity and inclusion to a city or town near you. Hold the date/location that suits you in your diary, we will be sending out more information in the coming weeks. 

23 April- Dublin - Louis Fitzgerald Hotel

24 April- Portlaoise - Midlands Park Hotel

30 April- Waterford - Greenway Manor Hotel

International Women's Day 2024

We asked colleagues here in Ibec what International Women's Day means to them. Take a look at the timeline of the day and the resources available for Ibec members. 

The ILCU Foundation  

Read about how the Irish League of Credit Unions International Development Foundation enables financial inclusion for women and marginalised communities in Ethiopia and Sierra Leone.

Managing employee trust during change 

Employee trust can affect businesses and staff turnover rates, so how can we manage trust in times of change? Read more from Dr Lisa van der Werff from Dublin City University.   

Tackling the career break penalty

Navigating the hiring process for those returning after a career break can be tricky. Read more from Career Returners on how employees, managers and businesses can overcome the career break penalty. 

KEY DATES

In person: Over the Rainbow 

Dublin, 13 March, 08:30am

A collaborative masterclass from industry, NGOs and academia on how to avoid rainbow washing and create genuinely impactful work for Pride 2024.

KC Connect - Family leave

Online, 12 March, 10:00am

An overview of the various statutory family leave entitlements available to employees, along with key areas of the relevant protective leave Acts. 

Leading in Wellbeing Lunch

Dublin, 25 April, 12:00pm 

Join us for a celebration of Ireland's Top 100 Companies Leading in Wellbeing at the College Green Hotel Dublin, hosted by Brendan Courtney. 

National Workplace Wellbeing Day 

Online, 26 April

This annual event offers a moment to rebalance and refocus on supports that will benefit employees' social, mental and physical wellbeing. 

We value your feedback

Send us your feedback on Engage. For article submissions, contact Conor at conor.gibbons@ibec.ie

You can contact me at sarah.colbert@ibec.ie

Best Regards,

Sarah Colbert

Head of Business Networks 

Ibec.ie

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