Policy positions

This section will keep you up-to-date on the key social affairs issues affecting business and employers. Each document contains a brief description of the issue and its implications for business. Where appropriate, detailed policy documents, useful links to other web sites and contact information are provided.

Diversity and inclusion in the workplace

09/08/2013 - Individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and attitudes bring a range of perspectives and ideas to an organisation. This provides benefits for all due to the diversity of knowledge available.

Gender-balance at the top of organisations

15/06/2015 - Today in Ireland women continue to be under-represented in senior positions in corporate and political life, despite the fact that they represent half the workforce and more than half of new university graduates.

Labour market activation

12/08/2013 - Ibec supports the Government’s focus on labour market activation through a series of initiatives targeted at job creation, particularly for the long-term unemployed, up-skilling, re-skilling and job preservation.

Labour market participation of women

10/10/2016 - The lack of female participation in the labour market poses real concerns for economic growth and competitiveness in Ireland. This report sets out a range of measures to address the issue. .

Mental health in the workplace

12/08/2013 - Awareness of the scale and impact of mental health in the workplace is increasing and organisations and their members will have to deal with the symptoms and implications both in themselves and their colleagues.