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John Reynolds is the new President of the Institute of Directors in Ireland

Reynolds new President of Institute of Directors

John Reynolds, the Chairman of Cairn Homes, has been appointed as the new President of the Institute of Directors in Ireland, the membership body for directors and business leaders.

Business • 07 Jun 23

The findings are contained in the latest quarterly 'Director Sentiment Monitor' from the Institute of Directors in Ireland

Business leaders split on remote working bill

More than one-third of business leaders do not believe the Government's proposed new Right to Request Remote Working Bill balances the rights and requirements of both employees and employers.

Business • 12 Apr 22

Over a third of respondents said that the board of their primary organisation does not feel sufficiently knowledgeable and informed to deal with ESG matters

Firms should 'lead from the front' on ESG goals - IoD

Most business leaders believe organisations should "lead from the front" when it comes to implementing more ambitious environmentally friendly practices and net zero targets, according to the findings of a survey by the Institute of Directors (IoD) in Ireland.

Business • 27 Jan 22

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters is being treated with increasing importance by business leaders

Covid pushes ESG up the agenda in Irish boardrooms

A new survey shows that board level discussions of environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters are up 30% since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Business • 18 Nov 21

65% of company directors and business leaders support the Government's Individual Accountability Legislation, a new survey shows

65% of bosses support Individual Accountability laws

A new survey shows that 65% of company directors and business leaders support the Government's Individual Accountability Legislation.

Business • 20 Apr 21

Only 12% of respondents in the IoD Ireland survey expressed concern about remote working productivity rates

Bosses concerned about isolation among remote workers

A new survey shows that the isolation of staff and a lack of cohesion of teams who are working remotely during the Covid-19 pandemic are among the chief concerns of business leaders.

Business • 27 Nov 20

A new IoD survey has found that 38% of business leaders are predicting cash flow issues for the rest of 2020

Cash flow issues, rising debts key concerns for bosses

Cash flow issues, rising debts and the impact of Covid-19 on their "bottom line" are the main concerns of business leaders in advance findings of a new survey by the Institute of Directors in Ireland.

Business • 23 Jul 20

The Institute of Directors in Ireland says the vast majority of business leaders say Company Law should be
amended temporarily to allow virtual AGMs

Calls for law change to allow virtual AGMs

It is the time of the year when many companies are due to hold their Annual General Meetings, however, because of the Covid-19 crisis, and social distancing requirements, many AGMs have been rescheduled or postponed.

Business • 29 Apr 20

89% of IoD members think the Government should deliver a conservative Budget in October in expectation of a no-deal Brexit

Business confidence sinking on Brexit concerns - IoD

A new survey shows that business confidence has been severely impacted by the political and economic uncertainty surrounding Brexit.

Business • 06 Sep 19

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