The most influential business organisation in Ireland
Ibec is Ireland's largest, most influential and best known business representationorganisation. Along with our 40+ industry sector associations, we lead, shape andpromote business conditions to drive economic growth and secure prosperity, rightacross the country.
We proudly represent a diverse membership of over 7,500 Irish businesses;home grown, multinational, big and small, spanning every sector of the economy.We work with our members to develop policy in key areas of interest _ from shapingan agile flexible labour market to promoting ambitious investment in critical publicinfrastructure and education systems. Through our close working relationships withkey politicians, government departments, state agencies, policy makers and otherstakeholders, we ensure those interests then stay at the top of the political agenda.
Members get unrivalled access to market data, economic and legal briefings,executive networking events and sector-specific conferences across the entireeconomy. Members can also tap into the scale of our employment law andHR practice to support with employee relations and HR policies and procedures.
Your membership of Ibec is an opportunity to meet with the most influential peoplein your industry, and be part of our ambition to grow an entrepreneurial, dynamicand sustainable economy in Ireland.
Danny McCoyCEOIbec
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We lead, shape andpromote businessconditions to driveeconomic growth andsecure prosperity,right across the country.
Our aims are to:� Influence and support an environment that encourages
the continued growth and development of all sectorsof the Irish economy
� Remove unnecessary red tape and the cost of doingbusiness in Ireland
� Ensure the voice of business is heard through our closerelationships with politicians, government departments,state agencies, policy makers and other national andinternational stakeholders
� Support job creation through an active skills strategyto improve the kind of employment on offer and thequality of work
� Provide valuable HR and employment law services,business information, training and upskillingdirectly to our members
� Help our members network, share best practice andengage on critical issues through our working groupsand committees
Pharma and Bio
Food and Drink
Energy and Resources
Transport
Energy
Tourism
Hospitality
Education
SMEs
In good company
Our vision is for Irelandto be a balanced,growing and prosperoussociety. A countrywhere work is rewardedand entrepreneurs andinnovation is supported.
Membership ofIbec gives you:AdvocacyLobbying activity at industry, regional, national andinternational level
InfluenceThe opportunity to join working groups and have a directinput into policy recommendations on a wide range ofbusiness issues
KnowledgeUnique insights into market trends and detailedsectoral analysis
Regional supportPractical business support from our regional officesincluding local networking events
BriefingsA series of up-to-date briefings from the Ibec team onkey business issues including HR best practice
NetworkingNational events that provide great networking opportunitiesto make international and national business contactsacross all Ibec sectors
HR ServicesSupport with employee relations, industrial relations andHR policies and procedures
Training & SkillsAccess to wide variety of accredited management trainingand professional development programmes acrossall industries
Voice ofbusinesswww.Ibec.ie/policy
Ibec's policy is shaped by our members.When Irish business and employers speakas one through Ibec, we have a major impacton policy and regulation, at a national andinternational level.
Ibec's contribution to business policy spansa wide range of issues.
A new digitalmarketplace
Promote Regionaleconomic growth
Increase R&Dspending
Broaden thetax base
Build a world class education system
Make the tax systemfair for entrepreneurs
Reduce red tapeand bureaucracy
Promote Ireland'scompetitiveness
Our IndustrySectorswww.Ibec.ie/sectors
To reflect the distinct needs of ourmembers, we have over 40 individualtrade associations, each supported bya team of industry experts.
Through a combination of advocacy,education, knowledge sharing andnetworking, each association worksto improve the competitiveness oftheir sector.
By joining an Ibec sector,you can benefit fromup-to-date industryresearch, expertbriefings, networkingand industry ledtraining programmes.
IrishManufacturersAssociation
Get involvedIbec Policy andWorking Groups� Digital Economy Policy Committee� Innovation, Science & Technology Committee� European Affairs and Trade Policy Committee� Labour Market and Skills Council� Economic and Taxation Committee� Diversity Forum� Occupational Health and Safety Committee� Transport Council� Environment Policy Committee
Ibec EventsYour ticket to Ireland's premier business events andnetworking opportunities
� Policy+Business briefings, monthly, Ibec HQ, Dublin� HR Forums, monthly, Ibec HQ Dublin� Employment Law Briefings, monthly, various locations� CEO Conference, February, Dublin� Employment Law Conference, May, Dublin� Regional Insights Series, May, 7 locations country-wide� Manufacturing Conference, June, Dublin� Ibec President’s Dinner, September, Dublin� HR Leadership Summit, October, Dublin� Health, Safety and Wellness Conference, November, Dublin� Industry sector conference, various dates, country-wide
Joining our policy andworking groups givesyou an opportunity tolead and influencebusiness policy inIreland.
Attending our eventsoffers a strong platformfor networking, bestpractice sharing andconnecting withother leaders ofIrish business.
Receive our market intelligence reports, economictrackers and industry publications and stay ahead of thegame in anticipating how future developments will impactyour business.
Ibec Knowledge CentreA members information hub, contactable daily for adviceand support on employment matters and workplace issues.
Service includes:� Direct access to our employment law and industrial
relations experts
� Ibec experts to review HR contracts and policies in allareas including protective leave, redundancy, flexibleworking, working time, grievance and disciplinary issues
� Regular reports on national and industry HR trends
Ibec HRManagement GuideOur online guide offers members over 1,000 pages ofexpert content on employment law, explained in easy-to-understand terms with practical ‘how to’ guides,and time-saving customisable HR sample contractsand policies.
Ibec Legal ServicesIn the event of third party claims, our specialist employmentlaw solicitors and employer relations experts will save youthe expense of commercial legal fees.
Service includes:� Practical advice on complex HR matters including
disciplinary processes, grievances and investigations
� Managing and representing your case before theWorkplace Relations Commission and the Labour Court
HR NetworkingEnjoy monthly networking opportunities with greatcompanies to share HR best practice. Stay informedwith expert briefing sessions led by peers and industrythought leaders on topical issues and trends.
Leverage the scale ofIbec’s employment lawand HR practice tosupport you withemployee relations,industrial relations andHR policies andprocedures.
Training anddevelopmentFrom our accredited management trainingprogrammes to industry led Skillnets,apprenticeships and postgraduateprogrammes _ we have your trainingneeds covered.
“I get to hear about trends that allow me to goback to my business and do a better job.”Rachel Mooney,HR Director, Vodafone Ireland
Managementand ExecutiveDevelopment
IndustrialRelations
OccupationalHealth and Safety
Businessand Finance
EmploymentLaw
ManagementTraining
� 5 types of management trainingprogrammes to choose from
� 20+ accredited diplomas andcertificate programmes
� Multiple short courses
� 250+ open courses in ayear nationwide
� Bespoke in-company training
� 25 years of training experience
� ISO accredited
� Discounted rates for Ibec members
www.ibec.ie/training
Ibec GlobalGraduateswww.ibecglobalgraduates.ie
Connecting great companies withthe best and brightest.
For companies looking to increasetheir presence in overseas markets,we offer funding and access to apre-screened and vetted talent poolof graduates for paid work placementsaround the world.
GlobalGraduates
How to joinMembership of Ibec is open to all businesses. Please select ajoining method below to learn more about how your companycan benefit from membership
By telephone - speak to an advisor+353 1 6051524
Request a call backwww.Ibec.ie/callback
Join online nowwww.Ibec.ie/membership
The BoardGerry Collins VP Strategy, J&J Supply Chain
Leo Crawford Group CE, BWG Group
Edel Creely MD, Trilogy Technologies
Paraic Curtis Vice President, MedSurg Europe Boston Scientific Ltd
Anne Heraty CEO, CPL Resources plc
John Kennedy President, Diageo Europe, Russia and Turkey
Brian MacCraith President, DCU
Patrick Manley CEO, General Insurance, EMEA Zurich Insurance plc
Danny McCoy CEO, Ibec
Gary McGann Chairman, Paddy Power Betfair Plc,
AON Ireland and Sicon Ltd
Regina Moran CEO, Fujitsu UK and Ireland
Larry Murrin CEO, Dawn Farm Foods
Liam O'Donoghue COO, Ibec
Paul Rellis Country GM, Norway Microsoft Ltd.
Siobhan Talbot Group MD, Glanbia Plc
Kevin Toland CEO, Dublin Airport Authority
Head Office84/86 Lower Baggot StreetDublin 2Tel: + 353 1 605 1500Email: [email protected]: www.Ibec.ie/membership
BrusselsAvenue de Cortenbergh, 89,Box 2B-1000 BrusselsBelgiumTel: + 32 (0)2 512.33.33Fax: + 32 (0)2 512.13.53Email: [email protected]: www.Ibec.ie/europe
LimerickGardner House Bank PlaceCharlotte QuayLimerickTel: + 353 61 410411Email: [email protected]: www.Ibec.ie/midwest
GalwayRoss HouseVictoria PlaceGalwayTel: + 353 91 561109Email: [email protected]: www.Ibec.ie/west
Donegal3rd Floor, Pier One Quay StreetDonegal TownDonegalTel: + 353 74 9722474Email: [email protected]: www.Ibec.ie/northwest
CorkKnockrea HouseDouglas RoadCorkTel: + 353 21 4295511Email: [email protected]: www.Ibec.ie/cork
WaterfordWaterford Business ParkCork RoadWaterfordTel: + 353 51 331260Email: [email protected]: www.Ibec.ie/southeast
May 2016