30% Club Ireland

Thank you to our professional services group for organising an incredibly thought provoking event and to Deloitte Ireland for such generous hosting and support LORRAINE GRIFFIN Torunn Dahl Zoë Briggs

Great start to the day !

🌟 Celebrating International Men’s Day with New Insights on Caregiving 🌟 Today, on International Men’s Day, we’re excited to share groundbreaking research from The 30% Club Ireland, supported by Accenture UK & Ireland, highlighting a significant shift in caregiving dynamics among men. 📊 Key Findings: 72% of men are now actively involved in caregiving at home. 35% of men handle most care responsibilities, while 37% share them equally with their partners. Younger generations are leading the change, with 48% of men aged 18-29 and 33% aged 30-40 taking on more family care. Gillian Harford, Country Executive of 30% Club Ireland, said: “The shift in caregiving dynamics among men, especially among younger generations, is incredibly encouraging. This progress reflects evolving societal norms and the benefits of flexible working arrangements.” Paula Neary, Country Chair of 30% Club Ireland and Senior Managing Director at Accenture, added: “These findings reveal significant progress as men increasingly embrace active roles in family caregiving, especially among younger generations who are benefiting from greater work-life balance.” 💡 Looking Ahead: As we prepare to release the full Care Report in the new year at our Chair and CEO event, these findings highlight the evolving role of men in caregiving and the need for continued support for flexible, inclusive work policies. Let’s continue to champion shared responsibilities and work-life balance for all. Together, we can create a more equitable future. #InternationalMensDay #Caregiving #WorkLifeBalance #30PercentClub #Accenture #Research #GenderEquality

Delighted to welcome Musgrave as our newest supporters. Food and food service is such a key sector of the Irish economy and an important part of our supporter base. We look forward to working with the team as they continue their progress on their diversity ambitions.

"You don't come to the Mentoring Programme to be fed, instead you come to learn how to cook, with someone who has tried the recipe already" - our country executive Gillian Harford adds to the conversation below on the importance of the mentoring programme in building careers. She closes on the benefits of learning how to adjust to thrive, versus feeling the need to change to survive, as we navigate our journey. If this is something that you or upcoming talent in your organisation would benefit from, why not contact the Irish Management Institute today to learn more and join our winter 2024 programme #mentoringmatters

First time for gender pay gap reporting for your organisation ? This December sees the requirement for gender pay gap reporting extending to companies with more than 150 employees. How you communicate your calculations can be just as impactful as collating the data, and the reports are becoming a key communication tool for attracting, informing, and retaining employees. However, many organisations, particularly smaller organisations, may not have access to communications & marketing support to help in the preparation of the final published content. As part of our D&I toolkit, some of our 30% Club supporters have developed a 'how to guide' to give some practical advice, including a sample template, to help you get started on your first and subsequent reports. We hope you find it useful - check it out today ! https://lnkd.in/e4C6A_6M Ben Carty Christine Farrell Andrea Dermody Paula Neary Balance For Better Business Melanie Sheridan Mark Skinner

‘High performance mindset is about how you step up on the challenging days’ Delighted to welcome our fantastic group to module four on our senior women in tech programme. Inspiring content from Gillian Harford, a motivational career journey in tech from Ray McGann and fantastic hosting from our programme partners at EY Ireland Rebecca Delamere Carol Murphy Niamh O'Beirne Paula Neary David Åhs

We are a campaign supported by leaders and we love the opportunity to connect with NextGen talent. A great event yesterday partnering with Matheson LLP. Thank you to all our speakers and to our very enthusiastic audience Particular thanks to Marie Lawlor and the team at the Abbey Theatre for providing such an incredible venue to showcase great discussion, and for their wonderful hospitality. Paula Neary Michael Jackson Martyn Rosney Gillian Harford #diversityandinclusion #nextgentalent

“It’s interesting to see progressive companies integrating caring policies into a ‘whole life’ approach, where not all leave needs are child-related, especially in early career, and there is a growing need for elder care support later in life.” Continuing the series of recent The Irish Times articles on EDI, our country executive Gillian Harford joins the conversation on the extra load carried by working women and the role of organisations in driving change. She adds "solving the problems women face in work is not a single-strand challenge with a single-strand solution that is within the control of business. We are navigating generational and societal shifts driven by factors such as childcare, caring responsibilities and the economic implications of higher labour participation rates among women – and this requires collaborative solutions across government and business,” Sarah H. Edel C. Paula Neary https://lnkd.in/e525He54

This morning, The Irish Times hosted a powerful discussion on equality, diversity, and inclusion in a multigenerational workplace, led by our Opinion Editor, Jennifer O'Connell. Our expert panels explored both the challenges and opportunities that arise at every stage of working life, from early careers and family planning to lifelong learning and retirement. Our first panel, featuring Dr Catherine Elliott O'Dare, Assistant Professor in Social Policy at Trinity College Dublin, and Gillian Harford, 30% Club Country Executive, who shared personal stories of career advancement, tackled what it truly means to work in a multigenerational environment and how we can maximise the benefits it brings. Our second panel brought together Denise White-Hughes, HR Operations Director at Lidl Ireland, and Geraldine Joanes, HR Director at Diageo Ireland, who gave insights into the unique challenges encountered at different stages of working life, and the balance between work and personal life. A big thank you to our sponsors, Lidl Ireland, MSD, and Trinity College Dublin for supporting this morning of discussion, debate, and learning, to our speakers for their invaluable insights, and to everyone who joined us today. #Equality #Diversity #Inclusion #EDI