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10. The b Interview InterTradeIreland’s new CEO Margaret Hearty looks at the challenges, supports available & opportunities across the island of Ireland 13. Member Feature The Burren Smokehouse 14. Marketing Focus Orla McDonnell highlights the top 3 social media trends for SMEs in 2022
15. The b Issue Brendan Lambert, EcoMerit looks at how SMEs can reduce costs & make sustainability a key part of their business in 2022 16. HR Focus Cait Lynch outlines the upcoming Amendment to the Protected Disclosures Bill 2021 18. Member Feature LeisureMax 19. Finance Focus Mercer’s DC Client Director, Carol Leonard addresses forthcoming changes to pensions & the implications for employers
22. Learning Focus Adam Weatherley reviews 2021’s Back to Work Mentoring & Coaching Programme 25. ISME at work for you The latest updates on ISME activity 28. Technology Focus Results from .IE Domain Profile Report 2021 30. Energy Focus How free online training from the SEAI can help reduce energy costs 31. Another side of… Orla Bakeberg, Snr Account Manager, The Printed Image
20. The b Insight Adam Coleman, HRLocker recommends 4 ways to attract & retain staff
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4. A Message from the Chief Executive Neil McDonnell discusses SCARP, property rental, the impact of impending bill amends, inflation and more
