Kara McGann

Kara McGann

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Kara McGann is the head of skills and social policy at Ibec, the main business representative organization in Ireland. She is a prominent advocate for gender equity in the workplace, emphasizing the importance of including men's perspectives in discussions about workplace culture and parental leave policies. McGann has highlighted the challenges men face in availing themselves of parental leave without fearing negative career consequences, arguing that addressing these issues is crucial for achieving broader gender equality in the workplace.

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Kara McGann is the head of skills and social policy at Ibec, who spoke about the need to fix perceptions of family leave for men.

Would your household cope if a new father takes paternity leave? – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-05-07
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Kara McGann warned that a generation of young men believe their voices are not being heard in conversations about workplace culture.

Sorry if my heart doesn’t bleed for straight white men at work – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-04-12
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Kara McGann warned against assuming all 'straight white men' benefit from current work practices.

Parental leave can be ‘career suicide’ for male employees, conference told – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-04-11
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