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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 #ContinuityofCare #Collaboration is advocating for people to continue their health management during COVID-19. #DontWaitMate aims to help people in Australia feel safe to see their health professional & to not put off important tests. Find out more:https://continuityofcare.org/
📻 Ibec’s @OBrienFergal joins @bobbykerr on @NewstalkFM at 10:45 to recap the last few days, the challenges posed by both Covid & Brexit and the brave ideas we will need to overcome them.
Listen in here: https://www.newstalk.com
#RebootReimagine
🎙️🔊In the latest episode of Ibec Voices, @OBrienFergal and @GerardBrady100 outline the big ideas, brave thinking and a bold approaches needed in Budget 2021 to enable the economy to overcome the challenges posed by Covid & Brexit
https://www.buzzsprout.com/821068/episodes/5500003
#IbecBudget2021
Our CBI/@PertempsJobs Employment Trends Survey results show the heavy tool COVID is having on the economy & labour market.
With the opportunities for new roles limited, it's important to keep as many people in work as possible.
Read the full survey results 👇
ICYMI: Listen back to Ibec CEO Danny McCoy's interview on @TodaywithClaire where he warned that a knee jerk escalation of business closures in Dublin would undermine the credibility of the Government’s new Covid framework.
https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2020/0918/1165966-ibec-on-dublin-restrictions/
Danny McCoy will be on @TodaywithClaire just after 10am to warn that a knee jerk escalation of business closures in Dublin would undermine the credibility of the Government’s new Covid framework and be a severe blow to economic and business certainty.
https://www.rte.ie/radio1/
Taking place from 12 - 13 October, our all-digital #internationaltrade conference, will provide you with insight into the international plan for living with COVID-19 globally.
Register to join: https://www.cbi.org.uk/events/cbi-conference-series-international-trade-2020/
Ibec's @OBrienFergal outlines why Budget 2021 will not be a normal budget.
Meeting and overcoming the challenges posed by the twin crises of Covid and Brexit will take big ideas, brave thinking and bold new approaches.
#IbecBudget2021
“The scale of the challenge facing us from both Covid-19 and Brexit means that the economy will need ongoing support in 2021."
📻 @OBrienFergal joins @morningireland at 7:50am to outline the Ibec Budget 2021 submission, launching today.
Listen in here: https://www.rte.ie/radio1/morning-ireland/
We have a big commitment @BTGroup to be net zero by 2045, we've had climate commitments that were big targets that we've hit over a number of decades that were resilient through the dot com crash, through the financial crisis & now through Covid. @AndyCWales at #CBINetZero
Businesses are talking about recovery from COVID, but they are also taking about green recovery. Now is the time for 🇬🇧 to lead way to #netzero.
Watch @cbicarolyn on @SkyNews
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📻 Ibec's Fergal O'Brien (@OBrienFergal) joins @TodaywithClaire shortly to give the business community's reaction to Government's announcement of the medium-term plan for dealing with Covid-19.
🔊Listen in here: https://www.rte.ie/radio1/
“State payroll taxes levied on jobs at different rates & business turnover thresholds should also be harmonised across the nation”, says @davidthodey Deputy Chairman, National COVID-19 Commission Advisory Board & Chair of NSW Treasury’s Federal Financial Relations Review
Employers should ensure their workplaces are safe for work, follow SOPs and provide information to staff on COVID-19 to curb the spread of the virus. #MorningAtNTV @ntvuganda
COVID-19 has now become an occupation disease with many employees getting infected at the workplace. Employers therefore, should insure their staff and provide treatment as per the Workers Compensation Act. -Douglas Opio #MorningAtNTV @ntvuganda
Coverage in @Guardian of today’s #CBINetZero conference focusses on the need for the UK to become a global leader in carbon reduction
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/sep/14/uk-must-become-global-leader-in-tackling-climate-crisis-says-cbi-carolyn-fairbairn-covid-19
The Government's pledge to achieve #netzero by 2050. Covid-19 has raised that bar.
Sir Adrian Montague from @TheCityUK speaks to #CBINetZero
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This is a time of fiercely competing goals. The world faces 2 fundamental problems. Covid-19 & climate change .
The defining question is, how does UK use this moment to rebuild our economy & the greener world we want.
@cbicarolyn addresses #CBInetzero
This is a time of fiercely competing goals. The world faces 2 fundamental problems. Covid-19 & climate change .
The defining question is, how does UK use this moment to rebuild our economy & the greener world we want.
@cbicarolyn addresses #CBInetzero
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PM @jacindaardern hopes to leverage NZ’s strong health response to Covid to ensure a sound economic response:
Our latest Service Sector Survey has shown some worrying falls in volumes, profitability & employment. Although the pace of these declines is expected to ease, the impact of COVID-19 remains clear, with the sector facing challenges in terms of demand, revenues & cash flow.
Registration ongoing for the Masterclass Series on Workplace Environment, Ethics & Culture Post Covid-19 taking place on 3rd Sep 2020.
FKE is pleased to invite you to participate in the webinar on Strategies for Business Recovery and Prosperity from Covid-19 taking place today 19th August 2020 at 10.15 am EAT. Register here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYyR1AfqQazyV-7yj397xfid5OatWwLn6KnJy8OF0TavDSeQ/viewform @ILO_EASTAFRICA @ioevoice
As COVID-19 continues to unfold, businesses have been adamant that its top priority is the health & wellbeing of its employees & customers.
With restrictions relaxing across more of the UK, confidence is key to getting people back into high streets, offices, and restaurants.
Up to 70% of #COVID19 transmissions occur through asymptomatic carriers.
As much of the world faces the prospect of a second wave, our paper recommends a mass-testing strategy, backed by @CBItweets.
#TimeToMassTest
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3l1JZIK
FKE is undertaking a survey on the socio economic impact of COVID-19 on enterprises and survival strategies during the period. Please take time to answer the questions through this link 👉🏾https://actemp.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eKzYAOoJyfZrzCt
COVID-19 has drastically affected the way business works. As we look to a 'new normal', discover how to reassess your business practices, just like global architecture studio @FosterPartners.
Great to see more support for the UK’s world-leading creative community to help the sector build back from Covid-19 and continue to thrive.
Amazon Studios & @PrimeVideoUK have committed £1.5 million to support the creative community through donations to @FilmTVCharity’s new COVID-19 Response and the #TheatreCommunityFund (established by Olivia Colman, Phoebe Waller-Bridge & Francesca Moody). https://amazonuk.gcs-web.com/news-releases/news-release-details/amazon-prime-video-commits-over-6-million-support-recovery
Today we are hosting @dpfdpf for our Corporate Affairs/AIG meeting. He says the covid reemergence won’t hurt the govt too much, unless incompetence is shown.
COVID-19 has drastically affected the way business works. As we look to a 'new normal', discover how to reassess your business practices, just like global architecture studio @FosterPartners.
This confirms the economic pummelling from the essential public health measures put in place to contain Covid-19. Encouragingly, the economy grew in May & June, indicating the early stages of a recovery are underway. Yet cashflow constraints are still biting hard for businesses.
Our latest GDP estimates for June show that the UK economy is now 17.2% smaller than it was in February before the full impacts of the #coronavirus #COVID19 pandemic hit http://ow.ly/Wsom50AX8b9
When physical health and financial implications are at the forefront of COVID-19 discussions, mental health can often be neglected. @Facebook shares its plans for improving user wellbeing and the importance of putting mental health first.
This data shows the devastating mark left on the labour market by COVID-19. With 🇬🇧 under lockdown measures in the quarter the fall in jobs is to be expected. More positively, there is a small rise in vacancies, particularly in the hospitality sector as restrictions were relaxed.
Our latest UK labour market statistics have been published http://ow.ly/FUIk50AW68L
📻🔊Ibec CEO Danny McCoy joins @morningireland (7:05am) and @BreakfastNT (7:35am) this morning to outline why Ibec is calling on Government to ensure a more rapid turnaround for testing results for affected businesses to restore essential production.
https://www.ibec.ie/connect-and-learn/media/2020/08/10/proportionate-coordinated-response-and-messaging-on-covid-19-workplace-clusters-needed
Watch @AusChamberCEO discuss supply chain concerns with @abcnews following Victoria's workplace restrictions #supplychains #COVID #SME #business https://www.msn.com/en-au/video/watch/supply-chain-concerns-following-victorias-workplace-restrictions/vi-BB17DpLi
What are the legal instruments compelling employers to subject employees to the COVID 19 test? #FKEMasterSeries
How has @pearson adapted to the effects of COVID-19? Listen here as the company breaks down its approach to the pandemic and the good that could come out of this current shift in education.
Listen now.
Spotify 👉https://spoti.fi/3dQprhf
Apple 👉 https://apple.co/3dL5Sal
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.'