Workers ditch ladders to progress on ‘career lattice’
Climbing the career ladder in one direction is a thing of the past; lateral and diagonal moves are part of progression too
‘How do you know if your employees would love a carers support network, micro-snooze sleep pods or ping pong tables? Ask them’
Using employee data can identify areas within the organisation where wellness is struggling, usually indicated by employee sickness, absence and ultimately turnover and poor retention
Gender equality at work is about more than a level paying field
Initiatives that support women in employment are key to retaining female staff and ensuring they can progress in their careers
Benefits over buzzwords – just where are we on the AI hype cycle?
Experts believe the hype around AI is finally shifting to finding meaningful uses for the technology
Corporation tax remains central amid uncertainty about US transition
EU policies should refocus on fostering innovation and enterprise, not add more complexity to the business taxation framework
Pick up some covetable clothing while helping a charity – what’s not to love?
The St Vincent de Paul shop on South Great George’s Street in Dublin has a trove of gorgeous garments as modelled by distinguished actor Olwen Fouéré
Growth in native pharma depends on nurturing a vibrant start-up ecosystem
Research centres within higher education institutions are crucial to foster high-potential spin-outs
‘To advance in life sciences we must be more ambitious and prioritise public investment in research’
Ireland’s economic success is due in no small part to the life sciences sector, but the challenge now is how to maintain a competitive position in the face of multiple threats
Letting the light in on pay
New transparency regulations aim to reduce the secrecy around pay rates and structures
Putting the fun in fundraising benefits charities and volunteers
Successful fundraising events effectively combine enjoyment with purpose; bringing people together allows them to connect with causes on a deeper level
‘Writing a Christmas card list makes you think about who you value. It’s a very mindful exercise’
Millions of letters will be handled every day by An Post during the lead-up to Christmas
Is the death of working from home being greatly exaggerated?
While some companies would prefer staff to return to office, many acknowledge that attracting and retaining talent for fully on-site roles continues to be more challenging
Top execs are bullish about AI. Here’s how it’s already changing work
The pace of artificial intelligence progression means slow adopters may struggle to adapt to imminent advancements, say business leaders
Technology advances are driving a solar revolution
With an estimated 65 homes per day installing solar PV, the uptake of renewables is placing downward pressure on the wholesale cost of electricity
Water: Ireland faces fresh challenges in safeguarding precious resource
As extreme weather events pose more frequent threats, the quality, quantity and reliability of our water supply could be at risk