We have also promoted lifestyle information sessions throughout the year on topics such as mental health, stroke awareness, mindfulness, menopause awareness, heart health, grief in the workplace and suicide awareness. We supported our City Council Choir who performed at a number of events throughout the year such as the Cork International Choral Festival and our Ecumenical Service. The Council continues to actively promote the Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health & Wellbeing, and the Bike to Work Scheme continuing the Council’s commitment to fostering a culture of wellness within the organisation.
Dignity at work
We promote and support a culture of dignity, respect and equality. We have a Dignity at Work Policy which was updated during 2025. Our Supervisory Development Programme supports our work in this area. equality, diversity and inclusion. Another goal of the Belonging pillar of the Cork City Council People Strategy, is promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB). Cork City Council is continually developing as an employer of choice, to attract, develop and promote an inclusive and diverse employee population.
An LGBTI+ Social Inclusion Development Officer was appointed this year and a monthly LGBTI+ staff network meeting has been established.
Cork City Council commenced participation in a Women in Leadership programme in 2021 run by Co-Operation Ireland. We have 31 women in the organisation who have undertaken the programme to date along with another 10 who are currently undergoing the programme for 2025/2026. The aim of the programme is to continue to develop future female leaders within Local Government by developing effective personal leadership styles and building resilience in the workplace.
We continue to provide employees with mentoring opportunities, flexible working arrangements and targeted training programmes designed to empower all staff.
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