In this edition, we update members on the introduction of a new tariff framework for Irish Water business customers. With less than 40 days to the end of the Brexit transition period members are recommended to visit our dedicated Brexit pages and check out the newly launched government Brexit hub.
This Friday, Champion Green is turning Black Friday Green by encouraging shoppers to shop local and boost the Irish economy; read about Green Friday and remember to support local.
Check out these Covid-friendly ways to celebrate Christmas with your staff. With St. Stephen’s Day falling on a Saturday this year, read up on how to calculate employee’s public holiday entitlements over this period.
We are also seeking members views and opinion on the public consultation on the introduction of a Statutory Sick Pay scheme.
Join Ibec for the Regional Insight Series on Thursday 10 December from 9.30 - 15.00 online to keep ahead of industry trends and get unmissable networking opportunities. This annual Ibec member event is free of charge for members and will explores how we can galvanise businesses on a set of actions to create a sustainable economy and society, making our regions a better place to live and work in.
Finally, remember that you do not need to face your business challenges alone - prepare your business for the new year by applying for MentorsWork and get your very own mentor for free. Also, be sure to book on to one of our upcoming webinars, including the SFA Annual General Meeting taking place tomorrow 25 November, and check out our most recent press coverage.
As always, we’d love to hear from you about any queries you may have, issues you wish to have raised with Government or other stakeholders and your ideas on how we can improve the business environment for us all. Please contact me on tel: 01 605 1602 or e-mail: sven@sfa.ie or tweet: @SFA_Irl or visit our website.
With responsibility for strategy and overall management, lobbying, media and business queries. Sven is the chief spokesperson and government and media liaison.
With responsibility for policy and lobbying, "Better Business" magazine, surveys, committee representation, business queries and SFA events, including SFA Annual Lunch and Business Bytes events.
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Directors: Alastair Blair (President), Frank Gleeson, Gerry Collins, Edel Creely, Paraic Curtis, Kari Daniels, Cathriona Hallahan, Anne Heraty, Imelda Hurley, Oliver Loomes, Eugene McCague, Pat McCann, Danny McCoy, Francesca McDonagh, Liam O'Donoghue, Anne O'Leary, Dalton Philips, Siobhán Talbot, Kevin Toland.
