Businesses are introducing AI pilot schemes, but few are converting the tech into financial returns

Move comes amid downturn for professional services after hiring spree during pandemic

Whatever funding structure you choose will impact the flexibility and resiliency of the business going forward

Big Four accounting firm says it has decided not to automate some junior work so staff can develop judgment

While many firms have tightened their hybrid work policies, most still recognise the importance of flexibility as a powerful staff retention tool

For an industry which seems to have taken so much of its business plan from science fiction fantasy novels and films, it seems to have forgotten the bit where humans turn-off the machines

Hospitality businesses entering insolvency at more than twice the rate of all other companies

Gaps in direct public investment and intellectual asset creation risk eroding strength of the innovation economy

Study from PwC calls on firms to move beyond pilot programmes and roll out wider use of new technology

Productivity gains from technology are spurring debate about reliance on large numbers of junior advisers

Irish people are likely to spend more than others in Europe over the next weekend despite the perils of online scams

Ireland is still one of the highest spending nations amongst European countries, where the average spend is €268

Deloitte, EY, KPMG and PwC bosses strive to protect profits amid slowing revenues

PwC survey finds one in five Irish family businesses had double-digit growth over the last year

Executives at accounting network have spoken to bankers and lawyers to scope out possible private capital deals

Big Four firm quietly scraps pledge to add 100,000 workers worldwide by mid-2026 amid rise of AI

Nearly 40% of global firms say most damaging data breach in past three years cost their organisation more than $500,000

The Government must act quickly to implement its Action Plan on Competitiveness and Productivity

Cut to exit tax for investors welcomed as small first step to reform of taxation on investments but little cheer on childcare

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