The Weekly Roundup February 26 - March 1

News from our Members

This week on the roundup: fresh talent, sustainability goals, technical solutions, employee incentives, questionnaires, user licenses, inclusion, housing programs, villa tours, variable costs, features, AI, impact, tennis, remote-first models, bitcoin, exclusive deals, hospitality, success, collaboration, athletics, destinations, and more!

But first...

Do visit our Job Board to learn about all our members' job offers. The board is updated every week.

Also...

Our partner, the Universidade Catolica do Porto, shared a reminder to Boost your Business with Fresh Talent with their UCP's curricular internships. Keep reading to find out more or to confirm whether you or your company fit the criteria of the mentoring entity for these bright, burgeoning businesspeople of tomorrow! Keep in mind the deadline for business submissions is March 27, 2024.  Don’t miss this opportunity. Send all inquiries to careers.cpbs@ucp.pt!

Furthermore...

With growing global concerns around sustainability, companies are looking for leaders who can promote a culture of environmental and social responsibility. Anticipating this need, Católica Porto Business School created the Chief Sustainability Officer Executive Course, which already had its first edition in 2023. Starting on March 22nd, it is a 90-hour training course spread over Fridays and Saturdays. You can consult the complete program here. Applications and more information: Isabel Barros, Executive Coordinator - ibarros@ucp.pt, +351 913 596 733 or +351 226 196 260.

This new curriculum fits perfectly with the 5^th Edition of our Sustainability conference, March 19 in Lisbon at the Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Portugal where the UCP will be one of our guest speakers. You can check all the program here where you can already register.

And now...

IPBN Executive Partner Ardanis shared, "Our commitment to our clients is ingrained in everything we do, in our ability to understand our clients' needs, to communicate with them, and to deliver solutions that truly make a difference for them. We do more than just deliver expert technical solutions; we deliver value to our clients helping them to excel. We are on their journey with them."

IPBN member Sovereign Group posted information about a webinar entitled "The Best Staff Retention Tool: Employee Incentive Schemes" set for Thursday, March 14 at 9h30.

IPBN Academic partner Universidade Europeia requests your help in distributing the questionnaires addressed to experts and consultants in the area of ​​sustainability. It takes a maximum of 3 minutes to fill out. Your help will make a difference. Thank you!

IPBN member Martínez-Echevarría & Ferreira said, "The User License, a document that, until then, was mandatory, with SIMPLEX it is no longer required. The User License is a document issued by the City Council where the Property is located, which includes the licensing of housing structures, proving compliance with construction rules.:

IPBN member EudaOrg shared her interview with The Irish Examiner. "Nessa Maguire of EudaOrg says employers committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are enjoying more success attracting talent; 83% of Gen Zs say DEI is key when choosing an employer." Nessa will be a keynote speaker at our Sustainability conference March 19 in Lisbon. Check out the program here where you can already register.

IPBN member Jose Ramalhete posted about the third conversation with clarifications about the More Housing Program on RÁDIO SOLAR, at the invitation of CR PRO HOMES, with Nuno Vieira.

IPBN member Rebecca Nixon invites you on a tour with Neil & Cindy of this tastefully designed 4-bed villa located in the very sought-after area of Quinta do Mar. Within walking distance to the beach & Boardwalk and a few minutes drive to the Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo Resort facilities.

IPBN member John MacGoey says, "The numbers (and charts) say it all .... almost 50% higher impact on margins by increasing prices 1% vs. reducing variable costs by the same percentage. Yet we only hear about cost cutting and cost avoidance."

IPBN member Aspire Technology invites you to meet with them at Hall 2, Stand 2H40 alongside NEC, where they will be featuring a series of demonstrations focused on Energy Efficiency & Optimizing OpEx, Optimizing CapEx & New Technology Introduction, Network Rollout & Optimization, E2E Service Assurance, Proactive O&M for predictive maintenance and Telco Cloud & Core Network Solutions.

IPBN member Allan Boyle is looking forward to chatting to Paul Lanigan about selling in an AI-enabled world on his next LinkedIn Live on March 7th. He said, "We are going to dive into how AI is and will supercharge the next generation of sellers. Please register for what will be an entertaining Q&A."

IPBN member Sam Marchetti had some impromptu impact Matchmaking over the weekend, introducing our friends at @OceanicJiujitsu to PsyCare Ireland: Welfare and Harm Reduction CLG. Oceanic Jiujitsu has been a long-standing partner of ConsortiaCo, as a Local Enterprise Office, Cork City mentee, provider of team-building experiences, and overall champion of the local community in Cork City.

IPBN member Vale do Lobo shared about the latest addition to their Tennis Academy: the 4 new paddle tennis courts. "We now have 7 paddle tennis courts and 12 tennis courts available, making us one of the best sports and wellness facilities in the Algarve."

IPBN member FinTrU was at the Fórum Porto de Economia to promote their job vacancies this week.

IPBN member Otonomee's remote-first model enables every team member to contribute to and own our company culture. They posted, "Michelle Cogan, our Culture and Community Specialist, shares insights on empowering our entire team to shape and embody our culture."

IPBN member Filipe Pinho Pereira says "Bitcoin just surpassed $60k, and it seems no one is noticing. However, this is not really surprising for anyone on the field. The halving will come in a few months when the number of new coins issued every ~10 minutes will decrease in half. Not the first time it happened. Not the last time it will."

IPBN member BRIDGE IN asked, "Are you in already? Get our newsletter every month! Fresh updates + exclusive deals in a click!"

IPBN member Wyndham Grand Algarve had great craic meeting friends new and old at the Grand Talks in Dublin. "Now we are delighted to return their hospitality by inviting them to experience everything life in the Algarve has to offer."

IPBN member Glandore posted, "From reconnecting with familiar faces to making new connections, our 6th Alumni event was a great night at No. 25 Fitzwilliam Place. A big thank you to everyone who made our event a success, especially our guest speaker, the inspiring, Louise Phelan. Thank you to all who joined us."

IPBN member Robert Recupero was thrilled to have met the United World Academy Senior Leadership Team for an introductory meeting yesterday. "Getting to know each other, what we respectively do, and exploring collaboration opportunities was enlightening. The world of sports, sports marketing, football clubs, camps, and academies is so rich and deeply connected to what we do at Moomenti."

IPBN member JGSA shared that a decree-law was recently approved, establishing an integrated set of measures to support Olympic, Paralympic, Deaflympic and high-performance athletes after the end of their sporting careers.

IPBN member Nessa Sheehy says the Algarve stands out among Europe's top 10 favorite destinations for centi-millionaires, alongside just two other European locales.

IPBN member Global Citizen Solutions is thrilled to announce that their CEO, Patricia Casaburi, has been featured on the prestigious Entrepreneurs Podcast, powered by none other than Monocle Magazine! "Tune in to get exclusive insights from the founder of Global Citizen Solutions on the most sought-after countries for globally-minded citizens considering relocation."