Is midlife career malaise a joke?
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The midlife ‘gap year’: ‘How you can get the most value out of the short time you have’
Can a midlife break spent criss-crossing the globe bring renewed meaning to life?
Donald Trump could deflect Maga criticism of AI for the loss of jobs in US towards Ireland
If the AI sector collapses, Trump might try to blame over-regulation in Europe
Three creche operators initiate judicial review proceedings over minimum pay levels
If the group is successful, it would mean increases to minimum rates would not be binding on operators
How a jiu-jitsu club in Melbourne became an Irish emigrant hub
‘Guys come in very nervous – they’ve only played Gaelic and perceive this as a fight club’
Deadline looms for those who worked in UK to claim extra pension years
Anyone who worked in UK for fewer than 10 years will be locked out of a future UK pension if they do not act before April 6th
‘People can get very het up’: Should the boss still have a private office?
Business executives increasingly recognise that visibility in the workplace is important but staff can be nervous of a CEO in their midst
Ireland needs to abolish mandatory retirement and encourage longer working lives
Increasing the workforce participation rate of people in their 60s could help offset rising exchequer pension and health burdens
Businessman ‘surprised’ finance director didn’t agree to 60% salary cut
Employee had previously told boss she was pregnant and was planning on taking maternity leave, WRC hears
Employers urged to embed grief care into staff wellbeing initiatives
‘The grief doesn’t go away if it is not dealt with properly,’ says Amy Gibney of the Irish Hospice Foundation
Staff training the key to companies unlocking productivity potential of AI, EY finds
Survey suggests growing gap between artificial intelligence investment and return seen by companies
Nervousness pervades the Irish jobs market as days of strong multinational sector growth recede
Almost 20,000 more people are out of work last month compared with December 2024
Imminent work to rule by HSE physiologists called off to allow for more talks
Action had been due to start on Friday morning but was deferred on Thursday evening
Siptu seeks engagement with Glen Dimplex as 51 jobs to go in Newry
Company is engaged in ongoing restructuring of its operations
Family of electrician (24) killed during Storm Ali in 2018 call for urgent new law
Family of electrician killed while working during 2018 storm speak at Unite event
Leaders need to rethink ‘intelligence’ in an increasingly ruptured world
Limited understanding and measurement of human intelligence has led to business models that amplify social division
Deduction of €783 per year to hit pay packets of large number of average wage workers from this week
For those on average wage, auto-enrolment scheme is likely to see €15 a week deducted from wages initially
Local authority IT staff to commence slowdown over staffing levels and grading
Fórsa workers will not engage with outside contractors or work outside normal hours
Twitter manager subject to ‘direct dismissal in which he played no part’, court told
Labour Court hearing an appeal by Twitter, now X, of an award of €550,131 made at the Workplace Relations Commissions to Gary Rooney for unfair dismissal
One in four employees self-identify or have been diagnosed as neurodivergent, research finds
Wellbeing of neurodivergent employees is ‘significantly poorer’ than that of their colleagues
New jobs supported by Enterprise Ireland hit lowest level post-pandemic
Agency-supported companies created 12,608 new jobs this past year in a ‘cautious hiring environment’
Sushi chef sacked by firm behind award-winning restaurant days after suffering miscarriage wins €8,000
Company behind award-winning Michie Sushi restaurant in Sandyford ordered to pay €8,000 in compensation
Dublin-based IT services company Origina to create 350 new jobs
Roles at companies supported by Enterprise Ireland increased to 232,425 last year with 12,608 new jobs created, results show
‘Saying you’re disappointed in Ireland carries weight. In Albania it doesn’t land the same way’
Wild Geese: Susan Foxton, Vodafone Albania
Carers get a fright on tax but other budget measures bring better news
Many measures announced in Budget 2026 are kicking in at various stages during this year but some you will need to actively claim
New code of practice on part-time work signed into law
Code aimed at expanding flexible working options and increasing labour‑market participation
Do you have what it takes to be a leader?
There are six basic styles of leadership and the best are skilled at several, with the flexibility to switch between them as circumstances dictate
Skills shortages hampering company growth, Ibec report suggests
Employer group wants better access to National Training Fund to which they must contribute each year
‘None of what I intended to do with my life has materialised but I struggle to make a decision to change it’
Tell Me About It: ‘For the umpteenth time I have questioned what I am doing there and how I should change my life to something more meaningful’
Newbridge to shut down factory making silver-plated cutlery and tableware
Silver’s 150% surge in price over 12 months and changing consumer tastes blamed for closure of factory after 92 years
Minister looks to reduce apprenticeships by a year to increase construction sector workforce
James Lawless suggests private-sector colleges could also play bigger role in delivering classroom-based elements of apprenticeships
Work out: Alison Healy’s advice to those thinking of changing jobs at this time of year
If you are considering pulling the emergency evacuation lever on your own career, timing is crucial
What is ‘fractional employment’ and how can it offer late-career opportunities for executives?
The approach allows businesses to gain specialised skills and knowledge, and avoid pitfalls, for a fraction of the price of full-time staff. What’s in it for employees?
Workers at Meta subcontractor Covalen to strike for two days
Staff, who review material on social media networks for safety, seek union recognition, better redundancy terms
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