Ibec

Talent shortage driven by housing crisis the biggest threat to Ireland’s businesses, says Chambers Ireland

The deal has a tough audience in Paris, which backs a sterner approach to protect single market

Easing inflationary momentum and resilient global demand to boost growth in Irish economy, says employers’ group

A combination of factors has meant that the Irish funds Industry is in rude health

Business group warns shortage will impede firms hiring or retaining staff

Business groups give Government announcement a broad welcome but others saying once-off measures for struggling households do not go far enough

Majority of firms expect next six months will see weaker margins, according to Ibec’s annual CEO survey

Any Other Business: Michael O’Leary on Polish politicians, a shortage of spa therapists, IDA’s search for a CEO, and speculation at RTÉ

Selection process for a job should not end when an offer is made, according to the head of Ibec's Knowledge Centre, Fiona Higgins

Time to focus on making work more enjoyable while encouraging staff to do what they should in taking care of themselves

Business leaders say we have reached a tipping point and that unless something is done to improve housing availability, our jobs-rich growth model will stall

The scheme was costed at €1.25bn when it was announced in the budget but only a fraction of this has been used

Employers’ group says Government must adopt a suite of measures to improve the viability and affordability of homebuilding

On the Money: Auto-enrolment will help ensure people have a comfier retirement but it’s best not to wait

Employers group believes efforts to introduce pension for all next year will be too disruptive for business

Ibec backs auto-enrolment but warns firms will struggle to fund scheme as other business costs rise

Industry group says 2022 represented a year of recovery following two years of closures and restrictions due to Covid-19

Reidy says EU directive is ‘most progressive’ move by Europe on workers’ rights in decades

Ireland finds itself in the grip of an inflation crisis, just one of several challenges that must be addressed effectively

Shoppers return to high streets and to online platforms in the run-up to Christmas and on opening days of winter sales

Cost-of-living crisis weighing on finances of households, Deloitte research finds

Plans for the minimum wage to reach a living wage-level by 2026 are trundling ahead, and despite what the critics say, it won’t mean the end of the world

‘Slowing pulse’ in sector seen freeing up talent for domestic companies

The fall-out from the problems of big tech have a way to run yet, but it is time to look at the vital steps to secure future investment

Ibec fears ‘cumbersome’ planning system could delay infrastructure projects

Programme scheduled to increase the grant for planting native trees

Government’s tax wedge allows the Government to spend big and still run a surplus

Employers’ group says rising prices and energy costs will hit consumer spending in the coming months

Former Small Firms’ Association director will be sentenced in January for stealing from business improvement schemes

Sven Spollen-Behrens due in Dublin Circuit Criminal Court next week

Problem cannot be ignored as women reveal performance at work affected by symptoms

Hospitality sector says consumers growing increasingly cautious in latest Covid surge

Four college students with an interest in the circular economy have embraced upcycling

MEPs voted in favour of ending the practice of changing clocks in spring and autumn

World Employment Conference to focus on how to attract the best workers

Biggest lobbyists at EU level include Facebook, Ibec, Irish Farmers’ Association and Ryanair

Employers’ lobby sees impact of US tax reform as bigger threat to business

IDA Ireland, American Chamber of Commerce tight-lipped after jobs cut announcement

Calm returns at end of rollercoaster week but market uncertainty remains

Republic has the highest excise in the European Union, at €3.19 on a standard bottle