Taxing times as reform remains high on the global agenda
Taking account of recent global tax reforms, Ireland still offers a powerful combination of benefits, say experts
Ireland-US Business Special Report
Against the backdrop of the pandemic American companies continued to expand and develop their workforces here and encouragement can be found in the level of job creation being seen in parts of the economy. The US continues to be the most active investor country into Ireland but what are the challenges? And how important is the Ireland-Us relationship in our economic recovery?
Solving the energy equation
Delays in getting planning permission for wind farms has meant 2030 greenhouse gas emission reduction targets are in jeopardy
Hybrid first or back to the office? Negotiating the new world of work
Return-to-office mandates are a hot topic but employers that don’t allow flexibility could lose access to talent
Infrastructure must be a priority for Ireland to remain attractive
AmCham President Elaine Murphy says that while headline figures for infrastructure investment have improved, the latest data looking at Ireland’s infrastructure spending as a percentage of its national income shows that proportionally, this figure is decreasing
Strategic position as EU gateway is crucial to Ireland Inc’s success
Ireland offers certainty in an uncertain world for multinational enterprises, with many large US corporates continuing to grow their footprint in Ireland
How multinationals work through education to close the skills gap
Whether through conventional education, in-house programmes or apprenticeships, there are many ways to train people in vitally needed skills
Some MNCs are ahead of the field when it comes to sustainability
Driving circularity, reducing packaging and microgeneration are among the ways businesses are reducing their footprint
GenAI is already changing business – and it’s only the beginning
Truly Intelligent Virtual Agents are the first great leap forward
Top 10 US companies in Ireland: Tech sector dominates leaderboard
The list of US firms with significant operations in the State reads like a who’s who of global business giants
Balanced regional development is crucial Ireland’s economy
How Ireland’s regions have proven themselves to be highly attractive to US investment and what needs to be done to maintain that position.
Support and experience make Ireland a hub for emerging technologies
The legacy of tech firms based here over the past 20 years has created a deep domestic ecosystem of tech talent in areas such as cyber, digital and AI
Our enduring relationship with the United States pays rich dividends
Ireland is a highly attractive location for US firms, though global and domestic issues present challenges
We need to build on our strengths to ensure future FDI success
Ireland has a strong track record in attracting US investment but housing tops the list of challenges for AmCham members
Women in Stem: Addressing imbalance is imperative for innovation
Women lead the way in many areas of Stem but still represent just 25% of workers in the sector
‘Innovation and collaboration are key to carbon reduction goals’
Decarbonisation of facility operations and resource efficiency are key focus areas for global leading multinationals operating in Ireland
‘Ireland and the United States have long enjoyed a strong and vibrant business relationship’
President Joe Biden’s visit to Ireland was the eighth by a sitting US president since JFK in 1963, highlighting the rich connections between both countries
Taxing times: challenges ahead implementing the new global minimum tax
The OECD’s push for a landmark reform to the international tax system will begin taking effect across the EU at the end of this year. Deanna O’Connor reports on Ireland’s preparedness
The importance of research and development in attracting US investment
Ireland’s success in attracting FDI in recent years has been aided by its growing reputation as a global centre for innovation and development
Building on success to meet the country’s future needs
Mark Redmond, chief executive, American Chamber of Commerce Ireland, on seizing opportunities and looking to 2050
Ireland’s talented workforce essential in attracting US investment
AmCham president Seamus Fives reflects on key issues for US businesses in Ireland and the opportunities to make choices that positively affect our futures
The regional attraction: What draws US companies to locate outside of Dublin?
It’s little wonder that 52% of all multinational investment went to regional locations in 2022
AmCham survey reveals 64% of firms to increase Irish headcount over next year
Despite skills gap in key areas, Ireland’s educated workforce is still a major attraction to FDI companies
Ireland’s can-do attitude ‘focuses collectively on making things better for all’
The reasons that made Google choose Ireland still hold fast, and its business here has grown in line with Ireland’s position as a digital front-runner
‘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 workforce
‘We act for a climate-positive world, are efficient with resources, live up to our principles of trust, create equal opportunities’
How Schneider Electric embed the UN Sustainable Development Goals across their CSR strategies
The future of the workplace: Organisations will need to lead change to survive
Flexibility and agility are to the fore as the traditional workplace continues to evolve post-pandemic
Cluster effect ensures success breed success
Clusters play a crucial role in attracting additional investments by creating a favourable ecosystem
The future of digital transformation
While AI brings new cybersecurity challenges, it opens up limitless possibilities for business efficiencies
It could be 2024 or later before OECD corporate tax agreement is implemented
Even though the detail remains unclear, experts urge businesses to begin considering implications of the agreement now
‘Terms like big data aren’t just buzzwords any more’
We are in a digitised, data-driven global economy and Ireland is at the centre of things
‘As leaders we don’t always need to have all the answers’
Women leaders can be at their most effective when they are being their authentic selves
‘The two-way US-Ireland trade and investment relationship has never been so strong’
Through Brexit, Covid and now Russia’s war on Ukraine, Ireland has remained a trusted partner for US business, says Catherine Duffy, American Chamber of Commerce president
Ireland ‘a very special place to be’ when it comes to emerging tech
Irish businesses are already utilising emerging technologies and industry 5.0 as Ireland continues to be an attractive location for investment in this area
A strong start to 2022 despite global turbulence
American Chamber of Commerce chief executive Mark Redmond says Ireland’s future economic success depends on it being an attractive place to live and work
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