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What can the Government do to support business? Take action now, before the budget in March, on 3 key issues:
1⃣ Extend the Job Retention Scheme beyond April
2⃣ Give more time to pay VAT bills
3⃣ Extend the business rates holiday
Find out more: https://www.cbi.org.uk/media-centre/articles/government-must-act-on-covid-business-support-before-budget/
Business sentiment continues to improve according to the latest @NZIER quarterly survey of business opinion:
https://www.nbr.co.nz/story/survey-confirms-businesses-are-rebounding-covid-downturn
@TheNBR
Get a coronavirus update at our next CBI @ 10am webinar, including an analysis of the government’s new COVID-19 Vaccines Delivery Plan, how this intersects with testing support schemes and what it means for your business.
Register now 👇
https://bit.ly/2XwXqFM
“The business community supports the Government’s call for a collective effort in suppressing the rising number of Covid cases and will play its part in this endeavour. This includes facilitating the need for non-essential workers to work from home."
https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2021/0107/1188210-business-stands-ready-to-support-vaccine-rollout/
🔊In case you missed it earlier, you can listen back to Maeve's interview here - https://www.rte.ie/radio/utils/share/radio1/21890890
#RemoteWorking #Covid

Ibec's Maeve McElwee joins @morningireland at 7:50am to outline the importance for employers to continue to facilitate remote working for non-essential workers over the coming weeks ahead.
📻 Listen in here: https://www.rte.ie/radio1/morning-ireland/
Ibec has said that exhaustive efforts must be made by everyone to ensure that the latest wave of Covid restrictions are effective in addressing the health crisis facing the country and that this is the last lockdown.
Read our statement in full here: https://www.ibec.ie/connect-and-learn/media/2021/01/06/business-reacts-to-latest-covid-restriction-measures.
CBI Director General @tonydanker responds to the Prime Minister's lockdown announcement 👇
https://www.cbi.org.uk/media-centre/articles/cbi-response-to-pm-statement-on-increasing-covid-restrictions
How can you prepare your business for 2021? Join @tonydanker, @t_kumar12,
Russell Antram & @angela_mcgowan for the latest information on trading with Europe, COVID-19 & the economic recovery. Not one to miss 👇#CBIat10 register now https://www.cbi.org.uk/events/cbi-10am-82163/
How can you prepare your business for 2021? Join @tonydanker, @t_kumar12,
Russell Antram & @angela_mcgowan for the latest information on trading with Europe, COVID-19 & the economic recovery. Not one to miss 👇#CBIat10
https://www.cbi.org.uk/events/cbi-10am-82163/
ICYMI: Director of Retail Ireland, Arnold Dillon joined @morningireland earlier today to give the sector’s reaction to the latest Covid restrictions coming into effect.
📻 https://www.rte.ie/radio/utils/share/radio1/21888824
🔗For Retail Ireland media release:
https://www.ibec.ie/connect-and-learn/media/2020/12/30/retail-ireland-reaction-to-new-covid-retail-restrictions
Covid 19 coronavirus: ANZ data shows pandemic catalyst for new businesses via @nzheraldbiz
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=12411237
The Government decision to implement stricter Level 5 Covid restrictions is devastating for the many businesses and service providers who will be out of employment once more as we enter the New Year.
To read Ibec's statement in full, click here: https://www.ibec.ie/connect-and-learn/media/2020/12/30/ibec-responds-to-level-5-covid-restrictions.
"Many businesses will suffer further loss and distress as a result of the latest Covid restrictions but given recent developments internationally and developing on the island, the speed and intensity of the response was proportionate"
Full Ibec statement: https://www.ibec.ie/connect-and-learn/media/2020/12/22/ibec-responds-to-latest-covid-restrictions
The BusinessNZ Planning Forecast for the December 2020 quarter shows the economy in better shape than expected following Covid-19’s massive hit mid-year:
ICYMI: Ibec's latest Economic Outlook report holds that, despite the ongoing challenge of COVID and the inevitable impact of Brexit next year, there is cause for optimism.
📊Download the full report here⤵️: https://www.ibec.ie/influencing-for-business/economy-and-tax/quarterly-economic-outlook-q4-2020
This morning we launch the latest Ibec Quarterly Economic Outlook report and we hold that, despite the ongoing challenge of COVID and the inevitable impact of Brexit next year, there is cause for optimism.
📊Read the full report here:
https://www.ibec.ie/influencing-for-business/economy-and-tax/quarterly-economic-outlook-q4-2020
Are you a CBI member? Log into My CBI today to access results from our Government Affairs Network partner @YouGov's poll of MPs on their views of UK businesses performance during this period of COVID-related turmoil.
Read more: https://www.cbi.org.uk/articles/mps-recognise-the-value-of-uk-business-in-response-to-covid-19/
In November, our Government Affairs Network partner @YouGov, polled MPs, on behalf of the CBI, to understand how they think UK business has performed during this period of COVID-related turmoil.
Log into My CBI today to find out more: https://www.cbi.org.uk/articles/mps-recognise-the-value-of-uk-business-in-response-to-covid-19/
"In the last 120years, there have been a number of pandemics and most recently COVID-19. We need to reflect on the positive changes that can emanate out of this crisis." Mr. Phil O'Reilly MD, Iron Duke Partners: Keynote speaker
#AWLC2020
On tomorrow's webinar at 10am, our Director-General, @tonydanker, will be joined by Ben Osborn, Managing Director and Country Manager, @Pfizer_UK, and @devisridhar, Chair of @GlobalHealthGP, @EdinburghUni, for a discussion on the COVID-19 vaccine.
Sign up now!
Today's IR Bill is critical, considering more than two million Australians are in the job queue or desperate for more work. #jobs #auspol #covid #recovery http://ow.ly/mmca50CGp2o
Businesses in distress because of COVID-19 will also be able to use longstanding options - legislated by Labor - to make emergency agreements. The unions should back it. #auspol #savingjobs http://ow.ly/lKt250CGiIQ
“The economic recovery from Covid presents a golden opportunity to reimagine how we shape our society and economy to enhance overall quality of life."
📻 🔊Ibec's Helen Leahy joins @highlandradio just after 11am this morning - https://www.highlandradio.com/
Watch as @tonydanker outlines how CBI will work over the the next couple of weeks. Want more information? Go to the CBI #Coronavirus Hub, open to every business in UK for support, guidance & to help CBI feed information into Government.
COVID Hub here:https://www.cbi.org.uk/coronavirus-hub/?utm_source=cbi_org&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=slider&utm_content=homepage_slide1
Are you a CBI member? Register for our final GAN briefing of the year.
Taking place tomorrow at 1:30pm, the virtual briefing will provide you with the chance to access insights on how the latest COVID-19 policies might affect your business.
Sponsored by @HK_London and @YouGov
Read the latest report on how business & government can rebuild a stronger & fairer capital in partnership with
@uclnews & @traverssmith, which draws together the views of nearly 200 of the city’s business leaders, & covers topics such as Brexit, Covid, sustainability & equality
Read the latest report on how business & government can rebuild a stronger & fairer capital city in partnership with @ucl & @traverssmith which draws together the views of nearly 200 of the city’s business leaders, & covers topics such as Brexit, Covid, sustainability & equality.
Join our roundtable discussion on 10th December to celebrate the launch of the CBI/Microsoft Tech Tracker 2020 report, which shines a light on the innovation trends & challenges experienced by business, as they wrestle with the uncertainty caused by Covid.
https://bit.ly/2Jk8ItT
Great new that the first COVID 19 vaccine has been approved. Great to get it through the rigorous UK testing process so fast.
Great news. This is huge step towards a post COVID world. @Pfizer_UK and @BioNTech_Group deserve real credit for getting through 🇬🇧’s rigorous approvals process at speed.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-55145696
"When it comes to Covid-19...it's pushed upon those areas of inequality," says @tracygarrad. @AXAHealth recognised the new pressures home working would bring, she adds. "We introduced a work from home allowance...and emergency dependent leave." #CBIDandI
Identifying local labour market needs & ensuring the talent pipeline is in place for employers is key to drive mobility, says @lindsey_mac, Prof. of Economics & Director of @CEPEO_UCL
Tune into our session on driving greater mobility after Covid-19 for more insights #CBIDandI
"The impact of Covid-19 has fallen unequally on our society," says @cbimatt kicking off the next #CBIDandI conference session
On managing workplace and home working during Covid-19, Colleen McKnight says:
"You've got to find unique solutions within a wider framework that works for your customers and works for all your employees." #CBIDandI
"Something that does concern me is that there hasn't been enough attention given to the fact BAME communities are twice as likely to be impacted by Covid, and almost two-thirds have missed out on support," says @t_kumar12 #CBIDandI
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic,we have encouraged dialogue between Employers & Employees in order to ensure that they agree on how to continue work as they curb the spread the virus for instance going on unpaid leave, working from home & having pay cuts. #FUE60 @UrbanTVUganda
Our member-only Government Affairs Network briefing, sponsored by @HK_London and @YouGov, returns 8 December. Get to grips with the latest COVID-19 policy landscape and hear from the CBI on the latest Brexit developments and how your business can prepare for change.
Sign up!
How can businesses innovate during COVID-19?
Discover how @E_N_O did just that by completely adapting their business model to meet customer demand.
https://www.cbi.org.uk/articles/transforming-a-traditional-art-form-to-fit-the-new-normal/
We are handing out free masks in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Stay safe, let's fight corona together! #FUE60 #FUEHealthCamp @rubymedical_ug @MinofHealthUG
Are you a CBI member? For the last of this year's GAN briefings, we will be providing you with CBI intel on what business can expect from the 2021 political landscape and insights on the latest COVID-19 policy landscape and how this might affect your organisation. Join us!
Only one week left until this year's virtual Diversity & Inclusion conference. Don't miss out on the opportunity to access live and on-demand content and expert insights as we reflect on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on diversity and inclusion. Sign up!
There's still time to register for this year's D&I conference. Don't miss out on the opportunity to access live and on-demand content from speakers such as Emma Stewart, CEO, @Timewise_UK, as we reflect on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on diversity and inclusion. Sign up!
Action is needed to ensure regions can bounce back from the impacts of COVID-19 & succeed outside the EU, whilst addressing the longstanding gaps in productivity & equality across England.
In our latest report we set out a number of recommendations on how we get there including
"The Government has developed Post-Covid strategy to protect existence jobs while supporting recovery" Eng.Peter Tum,PS Ministry of Labour & Social protection #EmployersConference2020 @LabourSPKE
#Summary #EmployersConference2020
Need to employ Social Dialogue in solving Labor Relation issues
Co-Covid not Post-Covid because we have to accept the new normal
Need to strengthen re-skilling and up-skilling in the work environment
'Most of the current Regulations in place didn't anticipate the current situation considering COVID-19 Pandemic we have to lobby for review of Regulation Frameworks that can address the prevailing challenges' : Ms Lindiwe Sephomolo, #EmployersConference2020
John Mwendwa, HR Director, Cocacola Bevarages Africa: COVID-19 Pandemic has pushed us for the future that we longed for and changed the purpose for the future. Companies have figured out how to manage remote working #EmployersConference2020 @MwendwaJ @Wellington_ILO @Tzoro1
A new joint survey produced by ACCI and the
@UniversitySA has found that maintaining supply chains continues to be one of the most challenging issues for Australian businesses to overcome during the pandemic. Read more here > https://bit.ly/3lL8OIS #auspol #SupplyChains
Businesses should not be complacent about scanning of Covid Tracer QR codes:
Following a letter to Government citing the growing concerns from business on National Covid restrictions, Ibec CEO Danny McCoy will be on @RTENewsNow just after 1pm.
Tune in here: https://www.rte.ie/tv/
1/2 On today's @morningireland, Ibec CEO Danny McCoy stressed the very serious and urgent concerns of business about the uncertainty regarding Covid restrictions on non-essential retail, hospitality, international travel and office-based environments.
📻Ibec CEO Danny McCoy joins @morningireland after 8am to express the serious & urgent concerns of business in relation to ongoing uncertainty of Covid restrictions on non-essential retail, hospitality, international travel & office-based environments
https://www.rte.ie/radio1/morning-ireland/
Footfall in Irish retail has fallen more than anywhere else in Europe since the start of the Covid crisis.
That's according to the latest research from @Retail_Irl in their Retail Monitor report published today. Full details available below ⤵️
🔗 https://www.ibec.ie/connect-and-learn/media/2020/11/17/footfall-in-retail-in-ireland-falls-more-than-anywhere-in-europe
Finally it is 1day to the big day! Join us tomorrow Live on
@ntvkenya from 9:30am for our #EmployersConference2020 that gathers inspiring speakers who will share their insight and perspectives on Business Unusual Measures amids COVID-19 Pandemic #Magicalkenya
It's been a challenging year for workplaces. @NMHC, the Mentally Healthy Workplace Alliance & Ahead for Business have created guides to help small biz owners & workplaces start conversations on mental health in the workplace.👉 https://bit.ly/36Fr4gh #MentallyHealthyWorkplacesAU
“Bringing together our regional trading partners will be critical to Australia’s economic success and the growth of jobs and local businesses following the devastating toll of COVID-19,” @AusChamberCEO said. #auspol #RCEP http://ow.ly/rzeg50CldK0
For the next of our CBI @ 10am webinar, we will be joined by Tera Allas CBE, Director of Research and Economics, @McKinsey, for a discussion on the UK’s reskilling challenge and how we can address this to build back better from COVID-19.
Join us Monday: https://www.cbi.org.uk/events/cbi-10am-79055/
ICYMI: 📻Ibec's @OBrienFergal joined @CiaranHancockIT & the @IrishTimesBiz Inside Business podcast this week to discuss what a Biden Presidency will mean for Irish business, the latest developments on Brexit and the Covid effect on remote working
🎙️https://soundcloud.com/irishtimes-business/a-biden-presidency-global-trade-economy-brexit-pfizers-covid-19-vaccine
This is a pivotal moment for the UK #lifesciences sector. @ABPI_UK CEO @TorbettR tells us more about it's role in beating COVID-19. Read our new report #LetsGetClinical here: https://www.cbi.org.uk/media/5926/cbi-lets-get-clinical-2020.pdf
[email protected]_Irl is calling on Government to unwind the restrictions on retail trading in advance of December in response to significantly reduced Covid case numbers and the need to manage Christmas trading safely over the coming weeks
🔗https://www.ibec.ie/connect-and-learn/media/2020/11/11/retail-sector-calls-for-early-reopening-to-safely-manage-christmas-trade
Message from the Executive Director ‘….. Since COVID-19 19 pandemic Occurred in March this Year, FKE has gone through a rapid step change in response to members need’#EmployersConference2020 #climatechange #TinaAndDunco
1/3 Ibec welcomes the British-Irish Council meeting tomorrow, with the [email protected]_NI Joint Business Council (JBC) having recently stressed its importance in COVID-19 response.
"There are things we wish we had done to prepare ourselves for COVID - but we will survive... the same cannot be said for climate change. If we get things wrong, we won't have a second chance."
John Holland-Kaye CEO @HeathrowAirport at #CBI2020
Happy This is Engineering Day! Engineers play a key role in tackling big challenges from climate change to Covid. With so much to be inspired by, it's great to see @RAEngNews plans for a virtual museum of engineering innovation https://tinyurl.com/yyk7vmcb #BeTheDifference @ThisIsEng
"I want to thank you for the heroic efforts you've made to look after your employees, to make your premises Covid secure, putting in perspex screens, and all the trouble you've gone to."
UK Prime Minister addresses #CBI2020
"I don't think there's a single silver bullet to cracking COVID... our first line of defence is our own behaviour: hands, face, and space - and mass testing at real scale." Dido Harding at #CBI2020
Businesses are stepping up to support COVID app tracing efforts - Dido Harding says "over 700,000 QR code posters have been put up across the country" #CBI2020 @didoharding
"Covid-19 is the greatest public health challenge we've faced in modern times" @didoharding at #CBI2020
Watch live:: Adapting your business to living with COVID-19 with Dido Harding https://www.pscp.tv/w/cnAykTFlVlFZa2RyWG5qTE98MW5BSkVBZ0VYUllKTE3R1UTOGTn7K0417hq9k4l3dB7cPYdFwi1-imVlxOkz
"One can imagine in the next few decades a climate shock having a similar impact to COVID on our economy" - Lord Sedwill at #CBI2020 @marksedwill
"If you don't fix it everywhere, you won't fix it anywhere" - @ThomasJDonohue President of @USChamber 🇺🇸 on the need for global co-operation to tackle COVID #CBI2020
Next year's G7 and COP26 summits are "vital opportunities to help shape the world's recovery from covid" - @cbicarolyn at #CBI2020
"I wouldn't extend furlough - I would increase the generosity of Universal Credit and help people find jobs that are likely to be more productive in a post-covid economy... we need to avoid this 'freezing in time' agenda". @zannymb at #CBI2020
"We've talked some very grand talk - but the EU is way ahead of us on their post-covid green agenda." @MyStephanomics at #CBI2020
"Together, we stand to gain so much. Cures – not just for COVID – but cancer, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s. Clean, low carbon technology – to confront the climate crisis. And innovations that could tackle poverty and deprivation in almost every corner of the globe." #CBI2020
"This year, we’ve seen the ingenuity of British business more powerfully than ever before - particularly in the search for a COVID vaccine." - CBI President @Lord_Bilimoria champions science and innovation at #CBI2020
#EmployersConference2020 will offer practical solutions to challenges facing employers, employers’ associations and business leaders post COVID-19. Follow this link to register: http://www.fke-kenya.org/site/ @nea_kenya #Magicalkenya #ElectionDay #chitoandjalas
Watch @BusinessatOECD outline their 3 business recommendations to the @OECD to fight Covid-19. Read more > http://ow.ly/1ZMm50C9RQL
"Compassion has found its way into the workplace, and is very welcome" - Carolyn Fairbairn on business mindset during the covid pandemic #CBI2020
"We are losing £10.9 billion in tourist spending" - @RajeshAgrawal on the impact of COVID on the UK's capital #CBI2020
Next up - @AndyBurnhamGM @MarkDrakeford @RajeshAgrawal and @MayorJD talking COVID and local lockdowns, with expert insight from CBI star guest @DeborahJFraser 👏👏 #CBI2020
Watch #CBI2020 live, local lockdowns: regional mayors and local leaders on tackling the COVID-19 crisis https://www.pscp.tv/w/cm7hDzFlVlFZa2RyWG5qTE98MU1ueG5kd2RqbE5HT2nvY5LMMaIHYM5EJa1a7DKKNqAcgaMfPVX1dLyI-dr1
"Covid-19 has changed the game for us. It has meant investing in our business for the long term" - @lakslnarasimhan CEO of @discoverRB at #CBI2020
"How will businesses cope with the impact of COVID and Brexit over the next few months?" - pertinent question from Claire Taylor at #CBI2020
#EmployersConfence2020 will offer practical solutions to challenges facing employers, employer Associations and business leaders post COVID-19 . Click here to register now https://events.businessafrica-emp.org/register-now/ #ODPPunderminingDCI #SokoNews
“I can’t forgive the catalogue of mistakes that have cost lives and livelihoods.” Keir Starmer on the government’s COVID response at #CBI2020
Firms have invested millions in being more Covid secure. Many more can open and should open, @cbicarolyn highlights. Sign up to watch more from #CBI2020 https://bit.ly/3kKDedE
"From unleashing innovation, to tackling climate change, and making our workplaces covid-secure - @beisgovuk is at the heart of making the UK the best place in the world to work and do business" - @Lord_Bilimoria speaks at #CBI2020
It's an incredibly difficult time for business. This is a body blow. Firms have worked very hard to become Covid safe. We need to use the next 4 weeks to prepare for what might come next, mass rapid testing could be a game changer.
📽️@cbicarolyn on @SophyRidgeSky @RidgeOnSunday
It's an incredibly difficult time for business. This is a body blow. Firms have worked very hard to become Covid safe. We need to use the next 4 weeks to prepare for what might come next, mass rapid testing could be a game changer.
📽️@cbicarolyn on @SophyRidgeSky @RidgeOnSunday
The recent outbreak in Victoria should mark as a warning to all Australians of the threat of a second wave hitting the nation, COVID-19 Coordination Commission board member Jane Halton AO PSM GAICD said at yesterday's video conference.
Every Australian workplace has been impacted by COVID-19. @safe_work_aus has developed an information sheet which provides guidance on how you can continue to model best practice WHS through COVID-19 and beyond. #safeworkmonth #safetytogether Read it here: http://ow.ly/iKDa50BLFb9
Last chance to register for today's #RebootReignite seminar from @ibec_irl & @TCDBusiness where we will be looking at how Covid has catalysed remote and flexible working arrangements for organisations.
Register your interest here: https://www.tcd.ie/business/executive-education/reboot-reignite/Workplace-Practice-HR.php?utm_content=143743747&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&hss_channel=tw-722364500737921024

Join us next tomorrow for our latest seminar with @ibec_irl at 1pm to discuss 'workplace HR – remote and workplace practice' on flexibility in the work practice, the concept of a “distributed” workplace, and more. Register here: https://bit.ly/3onyo8e @tcddublin
Government has worked hard to improve public-private partnerships & many of these reforms have been vital to the good procurements & contract management seen during COVID-19. Yet the pandemic has also highlighted that there are areas for improvement.
Read our recommendations 🔽
Our latest report "Public-private partnerships: lessons from COVID-19" celebrates the successful partnerships between government and industry that has helped tackle the pandemic and ensure communities have had continued access to vital public services.
Download the report 🔽
As outlined by @e_maeve at yesterday's virtual HR Leadership summit, while the economy strives to function against the backdrop of uncertainty caused by COVID-19 & Brexit, businesses are experiencing contrasting impacts on their trading performance across different sectors. 1/2
With the majority of their profits coming from the hospitality industry, discover how premium wine and spirits wholesaler @EnotriaCoe quickly transformed their business model once COVID hit.
Our panel explore how #Covid challenge has catalysed the underlying issues within the childcare sector, such as lack of funding & lack of staffing.
CSI is working to drive policies that address these issues while ensuring the health & welfare of children is put first #IbecCSI
Terry Prone joins our virtual launch of Childhood Services Ireland to share her own experiences of the industry as well as outlining the important role that communication plays in these uncertain Covid times.
#IbecCSI
What does it mean for business to build back a better economy? Access insights from Helen Lamprell, Director, @VodafoneUKBiz, at our Annual Conference, on the lessons that can bed learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and how these can be applied.
Register: https://www.cbi.org.uk/events/annual-conference-2020/
Natural movement such as attending meetings in person and active commutes etc. are mostly lost due to Covid. This leaves us vulnerable to depression. Thank you to the panel for sharing individual considerations, as well as corporate considerations for wellbeing at work #IbecHR
Up next is our panel Stacey Machesney, Head of Health and Wellbeing, @irishlifehealth, Davina Ramkissoon, Wellness Director, @Zevohealth and Paul Sweetman, Director, Financial Services Ireland, to discuss 'Workplace wellbeing in a world adjusting to Covid.' #IbecHR
We hope that you enjoyed today's master class series on managing employee performance in the midst of the evolving virtual work models. Join us tomorrow as we further explore performance management tools that employers can adopt in this Covid - 19 Season. #FKEVirtualMasterclass
Secure your place at this year's Annual Conference.
Join CBI Chief Economist @rainnewtonsmith, and experts from @Unilever, @SalesforceUK, and @Alpro, for a discussion on the longer-term economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemics.
Register: https://www.cbi.org.uk/events/annual-conference-2020/
"The ongoing Covid challenge on the island and Brexit has demonstrated the growing importance for substantive all-island collaboration to address the collective challenges our economies face."
Opening our virtual conference this morning with a call for more collaboration
Ibec reacts to tonight's announcement from Government to move the whole country to Level 5 Covid restrictions
🔗 https://www.ibec.ie/connect-and-learn/media/2020/10/19/business-reacts-to-level-5-restrictions
COVID-19 knocked Brexit off every boardroom's agenda across the country. We can't expect businesses to be fully prepared for a no deal Brexit.
Negotiators on both sides of the channel have a responsibility to get a deal to avoid job losses.
🎥@cbicarolyn on @IanKingSky
Our new Learning for Life report with @McKinsey showed that prior to the pandemic, 9/10 workers would have required some form of retraining within the decade. With COVID accelerating changes in the labour market we must use this as an opportunity for a national reskilling effort.
Brexit and Covid 19 are presenting immediate and substantial challenges to businesses, particularly to those with all-island operations. But what about the longer-term needs?
Join Ibec and @CBI_NI for a special virtual event tomrrow: https://www.ibec.ie/connect-and-learn/events/upcoming-events/2020/business-on-a-connected-island/general-details
Our new report Learning for life based on @McKinsey analysis shows that 9 in 10 employees will need to reskill by 2030 at a cost of £13 billion a year. With COVID-19 now accelerating changes to the workplace, the UK must use this momentum to drive a national reskilling effort.
COVID has disrupted staff ability to physically catch up & connect with friends. We have established daily video check-ins & use of video platforms to increase opportunities for social connection. What has your workplace done? #safeworkmonth #safetytogether @safe_work_aus
📻 ICYMI: Ibec CEO Danny McCoy joined @NTBreakfast earlier this morning to discuss the impact that a move to Level 5 of Covid restrictions would have on the business community.
🔊 You can listen back here: https://www.newstalk.com/podcasts/newstalk-breakfast-with-susan-keogh/whats-impact-second-lockdown-irish-businesses
#COVID19ireland

#TuneIn - a full cabinet meeting is to be held tomorrow to discuss NPHET’s recommendation that the entire country should be moved to #Level5 of #Covid19 restrictions - but how will that impact businesses? Danny McCoy from @ibec_irl joins @susankeoghnews to discuss
#BKNT
Today CBI & sector representatives from automotive to aviation, chemicals to creative industries, and farming and food to pharmaceuticals – are united in one voice to both EU and UK Governments.
⚠️Secure a quick deal with the EU⚠️
Read more👇
https://www.cbi.org.uk/media-centre/articles/covid-hit-businesses-call-for-pragmatic-approach-to-secure-historic-uk-eu-agreement-cbi-trade-associations/
With the majority of their profits coming from the hospitality industry, discover how premium wine and spirits wholesaler @EnotriaCoe quickly transformed their business model once COVID hit.
COVID-19 has demonstrated the need for ongoing and substantive all-island cooperation on a broad range of economic, social and health issues.
This makes the Ibec-CBI JBC's, ‘Business on a Connected Island’ conference on October 20th particularly timely. 👇
The supports announced in #Budget2021 will play an important role in helping business deal with the uncertainties raised by both Covid and Brexit.
https://www.irishtimes.com/business/economy/business-groups-welcome-budget-2021-amid-twin-threats-of-brexit-and-covid-19-1.4379903#.X4Xjv-u7ooZ.twitter via @IrishTimesBiz
Super engagement with hundreds of members this afternoon at our virtual #IbecBudget2021 briefing.
The scale of the package and the supports announced today to help business deal with the uncertainties raised by both Covid and Brexit are to be commended.

Just off our @ibec_irl post-Budget analysis call. Big member interest. Main takeaway - Government went huge on scale (see below), will be proven right. I hope we never have to see a Budget like it again.
If you want to see the slides, the link is here: https://www.ibec.ie/-/media/documents/ibec-campaigns/budget-2021/ibec-budget-2021-analysis.pdf
Ibec's @OBrienFergal speaking on @rtenews, commending today’s #Budget2021, in particular the scale of the package and the supports announced to help business deal with the uncertainties raised by both Covid and Brexit.
#IbecBudget2021
📣Ibec is calling for #Budget2021 to deliver big ideas, brave thinking and a bold approach in order to overcome the challenges posed by both Covid & Brexit.
🔊Stay tuned to our social media throughout the day for insights and reaction to what this Budget means for business
📻As we get ready for #Budget2021, Ibec Chief Economist @GerardBrady100 joins The Last Word at 5:15pm to outline what will be needed to enable the economy to emerge stronger, more sustainable and even more competitive as we face #Covid & #Brexit
🎙️https://www.todayfm.com/shows/last-word-matt-cooper-234816
Not one to miss 👉 15:00 today @josh_hardie will lead a panel discussion on the changing nature of trade in the post-COVID recovery.
Sign up to watch now 👇
Ibec CEO Danny McCoy writes in today’s @businessposthq why #Budget2021 must be the first step in a strategic exit from the Covid crisis
https://www.businesspost.ie/analysts/this-budget-must-be-the-first-step-in-a-strategic-exit-from-the-crisis-e77fd085
This World Mental Health Day comes at a time when our daily lives have changed considerably as a result of COVID-19. The theme this year is “Investing in Mental Health” – how can you invest in your own mental health? #safeworkmonth #safetytogether @safe_work_aus
"Affording only 24 hours-notice of increased restrictions has devastating cost implications for businesses in the experience economy, along with financial and psychological hardship for employees and employers alike."
https://www.ibec.ie/connect-and-learn/media/2020/10/08/covid-restrictions-disproportionately-impacting-experience-economy
Educational charity @camsciencecntr had to bring STEM to children in unique ways following COVID-19. Discover how they maintained services although their funding took a hit.
We are proud to endorse Minister @MathiasCormann for the OECD - https://bit.ly/2SydXae @iccwbo, @ioevoice, @BusinessatOECD #auspol #covid #recovery
🎙️Ibec CEO Danny McCoy joins @ipkehoe and @thecurrency for a wide ranging interview that addresses the possible implications of this week's Covid developments, looks at the impact of Brexit on the economy and much more.

New today:
▶ Fix the land market to solve the housing crisis
▶ Day one at the pubs v FBD trial
▶ Irish private equity firm wants movement on angel tax relief
▶ Podcast: Ibec's McCoy on Brexit, Covid-19 and Nphet's eroded trust
Join us tomorrow at 10:15 to hear exclusively from
@cbicarolyn & @MattHancock Secretary of State for Health & Social Care, on the latest developments with #COVID-19 & what business needs to know from the Conservative Party Conference.
Register now 👇
Tomorrow at 10:15 hear exclusively from @cbicarolyn & @MattHancock Secretary of State for Health & Social Care, on the latest developments with #COVID-19 & what business needs to know from the Conservative Party Conference. Sign up now 👇
Join us tomorrow at a slightly later time of, 10:15am, for our CBI @ 10am webinar.
Hear key insights from our Director-General @cbicarolyn, and @MattHancock, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, on the latest developments on COVID-19.
Sign up: https://www.cbi.org.uk/events/cbi-10am-77081/
Listen in live to @RainNewtonSmith on @CommonsTreasury highlighting impact of COVID-19 to the economy and how best to #BuildBackBetter – productivity, net zero and refinancing all up for discussion
http://ow.ly/2hkl50BKEx8
“Prior to the COVID crisis, the accommodation & foodservice sectors employed 900,000+ people including hundreds of thousands of young people. With 160,000+ of those jobs lost, it is essential there is support in tonights Budget” - @TourismChair #Auspol http://ow.ly/jJXw50BKuIK
Retail Ireland say that "any move to close significant swathes of retail as part of new Covid restrictions would have a devastating impact on thousands of businesses and jobs."
https://www.ibec.ie/connect-and-learn/media/2020/10/05/retail-lockdown-would-have-devastating-impact-on-businesses-and-jobs
Our new paper with @kpmguk sets out recommendations to help address the challenges & adjustments the post COVID commuter networks will require, including insights from business & transport providers to support thinking as gov considers the balance of spending between departments.
🚨 Last chance to sign up to attend Ibec's virtual event tomorrow morning with @vestager, @Paschald and @ReginaDo, looking ahead to how Europe can address the challenges posed by Covid.
🔗https://www.ibec.ie/connect-and-learn/events/upcoming-events/2020/commissioner-margrethe-vestager-and-minister-for-finance-paschal-donohoe/general-details
With support from Kobn, Ibec is delighted to host a virtual event this Friday with @vestager & @paschald, looking ahead to how Europe can overcome the challenges posed by Covid.
To attend, please follow the link below: https://www.ibec.ie/connect-and-learn/events/upcoming-events/2020/commissioner-margrethe-vestager-and-minister-for-finance-paschal-donohoe/general-details
#RebootReimagine #EUDigital
Operators in Namanve Industrial Park made a commitment to be intentional in fighting COVID-19 at their workplaces. #TogetherforEmployers #FUEStaySafe #COVID19UG @WHO @WHOUganda
Dr. Shaban from the Ministry of Health says behavioural change is crucial in the fight against COVID-19. #FUEStaySafe #COVID19UG #TogetherforEmployers @WHO @WHOUganda
"Going forward industries in Namanve Industrial Park will form OSH committees that will be trained on COVID-19 SOPs." Ms. Christine-Deputy District Health Officer,Mukono. #FUEStaySafe #COVID19UG #TogetherforEmployers @WHOUganda @WHO
Taking all necessary precaution as our guests trickle in for the COVID-19 Industrial Park Seminar. #FUEStaySafe #COVID19UG @WHO @WHOUganda
Today, FUE hosts a seminar on COVID-19 guidelines for industries in Namanve Industrial Park. @WHOUganda @WHO @RwenzoriUg @centurybottling
“COVID has accelerated the pace and scale of digitalisation of the economy – we have been thrust into a new era of digital growth years ahead of what would have normally been the case,” Dr Lambie said. #auspol #digitalisation #covid19 #smallbusiness http://ow.ly/Xcro50BDUeQ
Our colleagues in Financial Services Ireland have today published a major new report that details the potential growth opportunities for the sector in Ireland against the backdrop of COVID-19.
🔗📖To explore the document in full, click here: https://www.ibec.ie/connect-and-learn/media/2020/09/27/results-published-from-major-new-financial-services-survey
Just in case you missed out on the release of the Survey on the impact of Covid on enterprises https://www.pscp.tv/FKEKenya/follow
2 thirds of enterprises feel that the govt has not done enough in helping them overcome the challenges of Covid-19. 69% of the enterprises indicated that the interventions by the government were not helpful in mitigating against the adverse impact on their Finance and Cashflow.
The survey found out that Finance & cashflow, operations & Supply Chains of Businesses are worst. 84% of enterprises reported that the effect of Covid-19 on their cashflow was adverse. #EmployersSurvey
It assessed the business environment before the Covid -19 pandemic, the impact of the pandemic in the 5months of March to July and the areas of support required for businesses to recover and prosper post the pandemic. #EmployersSurvey
In the month of August 2020, the Federation of Kenya Employers conducted a survey across its member organizations to better understand how businesses can emerge from the Covid -19 pandemic. #EmployersSurvey
Firms are embracing innovation as never before, many innovating to survive. But supporting businesses to adopt technologies is a long-term effort. Here's four steps government can take to help maintain momentum @felicityburch @guardian @MediaplanetUK (https://bit.ly/2FxlyTD)
Looking to understand how trade might change in the post-COVID recovery? Join the discussion with @natalieblackuk, HM Trade Commissioner, Asia Pacific, and a panel of experts at our #internationaltrade conference to find out more.
Register today: https://t.co/zOMLfa4U9j

CBI Conference Series: International Trade 2020
CBI Conference Series: International Trade 2020
www.cbi.org.uk
There's still time to secure your place for our #internationaltrade conference. Don't miss out on your chance to join CBI Deputy Director-General, Policy and Campaigns, @josh_hardie, for a panel discussion on trade in the post-COVID recovery.
Sign up: https://t.co/hzi9dhuvr1

CBI Conference Series: International Trade 2020
CBI Conference Series: International Trade 2020
www.cbi.org.uk
The world spends much more energy and resources managing crises than preventing them. Thus the UN must uphold a strategic commitment to a ‘culture of prevention.'