US multinational corporations are engines of innovation in IrelandMNCs’ emphasis on research and development has led to expansion, job creation and new Irish businessesThu Nov 23 2023 - 05:00
What MNCs are doing to nurture and develop talent for the futureSupporting people to advance their skills, ideas and careers benefits both multinationals and communitiesThu Nov 23 2023 - 05:00
Skills needs at US multinationals a driver of trends in Irish educationAmCham sees Ireland as a potential leader in digital literacy, AI research, cybersecurity and quantum computingThu Nov 23 2023 - 05:00
Christmas entertainment for all the family: Festive markets, shows, parties and moreFrom Winter Lights to theatre productions, Sandra O’Connell looks at some of the best festive entertainmentFri Nov 17 2023 - 04:40
AVCs the best and most tax-efficient way to top up your pension potAdditional voluntary contributions allow you to boost your pension fund – great news if you started saving late or want to retire earlyFri Oct 27 2023 - 05:23
Defined benefit pension schemes – should you stick or twist?Whether to take up an enhanced transfer value offer is a huge and complex decision, and warrants specialised adviceFri Oct 27 2023 - 05:00
‘There are no short cuts in handcrafting a set of uilleann pipes’Ethereal and evocative, uilleann pipes take hundreds of hours of focussed, skilled work, instrument maker Derrick Gleeson tells Sandra O’ConnellFri Oct 27 2023 - 05:00
The sorcery of apprenticeship Specialised conservation courses offer life-long learning in a heritage area you are interested inFri Oct 27 2023 - 05:00
Are you putting away enough to pay for your retirement income? As a rule of thumb, you should be putting a percentage of your salary equivalent to half your age into your pension. We do the maths...Fri Oct 27 2023 - 05:00
Home energy upgrades: How to identify the right retrofit partnerThe Government aims to complete 500,000 home energy upgrades by 2030 – its latest scheme simplifies the process for homeownersThu Oct 26 2023 - 05:00
District heating finally comes to IrelandHeat Works is Ireland’s first publicly owned not-for-profit energy company, providing low-carbon heat to public buildings in TallaghtThu Oct 26 2023 - 05:00
Green regulation amounts to a tide of red tape for financial servicesBanks and insurance companies must contend with new sustainability rules and green policy shiftsFri Oct 20 2023 - 05:00
Green loans: Sustainable finance the best enabler of climate actionThe more green lending a bank does, the more green capital it can attract to fund sustainable infrastructureFri Oct 20 2023 - 05:00
Emphasis now on enabling diverse groups to enter a fairer workforceOffering flexibility is the best way to bring parents, people with a disability and those from minority groups into the workplaceFri Oct 13 2023 - 00:00
Five policies that promote EDI in the workplaceMore than the aspirations in a company’s mission statement, these policies ensure that equality, diversity and inclusion is the lived experience of its employeesFri Oct 13 2023 - 00:00
The gender pay gap: If we’re to accelerate change we need a gear shiftAt today’s rate of reform, the gender pay gap won’t close for 130 years, the World Economic Forum saysFri Oct 13 2023 - 00:00
Transparency on the gender pay gap: How Ireland compares globallyAt least until recently in Ireland it was not unusual to have a boss tell you not to discuss pay with colleaguesFri Oct 13 2023 - 00:00
Generative AI – what is it good for and how can it boost my business?The real-use cases for GAI extend far beyond creating questionable college essays – already it’s making businesses more efficient and profitableWed Oct 04 2023 - 05:00
Wine and dine well rested and with a clear head... or perhaps notVirtuous beer, comfy pillows and a Mediterranean lunch deal are among autumn’s offers in hospitalityWed Oct 04 2023 - 05:00
In a management buyout don’t let emotion cloud business senseMBOs typically require debt funding – both parties should go in with their eyes open, considering all the risksFri Sept 29 2023 - 00:00
M&A financing: Higher cost of funds effects how deals are structuredIn mergers and acquisitions a common mistake is being ill-prepared to take advantage of an opportunityFri Sept 29 2023 - 00:00
Robo-advisers may be out but sustainability is here to stayAutomated financial planning is passé, while wealth managers don’t foresee focus on the environment going out of fashionThu Sept 28 2023 - 00:00
In the mix: Diversifying is designed to work over timeBy widening the spread of your investment, the likelihood of any one major downturn upending everything is reduced.Thu Sept 28 2023 - 00:00
Sustainable transport is coming – just not fast enoughThe trends in transport coming down the tracks and what impacts these changes will have on all of usFri Sept 22 2023 - 09:04
EVs put Ireland’s fleet managers in the driving seatAs the electrification of the national fleet accelerates, so too does that of the business fleetFri Sept 22 2023 - 00:00
Let’s get phygital – retail is buying into tech to keep customers happy and margins secureFrom virtual shelves to augmented reality, the smart brands are doing itFri Sept 08 2023 - 05:00
How physical stores are fighting back‘With the power to buy whatever you want at your fingertips, it’s more important than ever for retailers to offer customers an experience that’s worth leaving the house for’Fri Sept 08 2023 - 05:00
Working from home risks and how to reduce themEnsuring the organisation is protected while employees work from home costs money, however the cost is minimal compared with that arising from a successful cyber attackThu Aug 24 2023 - 05:00
Training options in cybersecurityFor most organisations, staff represent the first and last line of defence, which is why cyber awareness training is vital.Thu Aug 24 2023 - 05:00
In AI we trust – or do we?Always having a ‘human in the loop’ is one suggestion for ensuring trustworthy artificial intelligenceThu Jul 20 2023 - 11:42
Leaning into continuous improvement helps businesses to flourishWhy being lean can be a company’s best defence against rising costsWed Jul 12 2023 - 05:00
Innovation is Irish dairy sector’s formula for international successFrom protein powders to adult formula taking off in China, added-value products are opening up new marketsWed Jul 12 2023 - 05:00
Family businesses take pride in a legacy of successOften pillars of the community, family businesses form the backbone of the nation’s home-grown economy with retail and homebuilding being especially strong sectors. Here’s three success storiesFri Jun 30 2023 - 11:00
‘New-collar jobs’: looking beyond traditional hiring criteria Trends in the Irish labour market, strongly influenced by US multinationals, include looking outside traditional hiring models and creating alternative pathways into the workforceFri Jun 30 2023 - 05:00
The importance of research and development in attracting US investmentIreland’s success in attracting FDI in recent years has been aided by its growing reputation as a global centre for innovation and developmentFri Jun 30 2023 - 05:00
Wall of capital drives M&A appetite but deals are taking longerTop 1000: After a stellar 2021, mergers and acquisitions activity came back to earth somewhat in 2022Sun Jun 25 2023 - 11:00
Ireland in summer is incomparableNot everyone wants to be on a beach in a hot country. Some people prefer the lush greenness that you get with our climateSat Jun 24 2023 - 00:00
Foreign holidays are in demand, so don’t wait around for last-minute dealsMulti-generational holidays increasingly popular as people prioritise travel over other discretionary spendsSat Jun 24 2023 - 00:00
Developing the skills for fintech growthAs banks and fintechs continue to morph into one another, the view of what a traditional ‘job in the bank’ means has changedFri Jun 23 2023 - 05:00
Ambition and equity mean future looks sparkly for goldsmith Chupi SweetmanTop 1000: Can-do attitude, a strong green ethos and ‘investment dating’ are the drivers of Chupi’s growthThu Jun 22 2023 - 11:30
Nine trends affecting workplaces todayFrom flexibility to culture, retention to chatbots, Sandra O’Connell reports on the issues encountered in workplaces around the countryFri Jun 16 2023 - 05:00
Trends in fintechThe biggest development in fintech, as it appears to be in almost every sector if you believe the hype, is the rise of generative artificial intelligenceThu Jun 08 2023 - 16:03
Living – working and visiting – is all easier in sunny GoreyThe bustling Wexford town of Gorey is the gateway to the sunny southeastSat May 27 2023 - 00:01
New technology driving engineering successIncreasingly, behind all the heavy engineering lies an intricate web of innovative digital technologies.Fri May 26 2023 - 00:00
Developing skills to thriveHow Skillnet Ireland training helps businesses capture opportunities in challenging timesThu May 25 2023 - 05:00
Post-pandemic policies will have to reflect people’s changed attitudes to work-life balanceCovid-19 and its aftermath changed our view of what it takes to achieve a good work-life balance. Policy-makers and employers might have to catch up, writes Sandra O’ConnellThu May 25 2023 - 05:00
Recent challenges underline the benefits of building resilience A resilient supply chain can respond to and recover from unplanned disruptionsThu May 18 2023 - 00:00
Agreement undoubtedly improves cross-Border trade in some sectorsThe Windsor Framework has clear benefits for certain businesses but Brexit has left others more risk awareThu May 18 2023 - 00:00
The big data questionInsurance companies have vast amounts of data at their disposal. Why are some in the industry leveraging it quicker than others?Thu May 04 2023 - 12:00
Public and private sectors pull together for clean energyIreland is making progress in its development of renewable power assetsFri Apr 28 2023 - 18:32
