Changes in vehicle ownership trends among Gen Z due to pandemic83 per cent of 18-24 year olds say pandemic encouraged them to learn to driveWed Jun 09 2021 - 00:00
Ireland has a target of 1m electric vehicles by 2030, but the sums don’t add upAs new car sales increase post-pandemic, the absolute number of EVs and hybrids on Irish roads is expected to soar in the coming yearsWed Jun 02 2021 - 00:00
Implementing ‘blue zone’ principles into future city developments‘Good planning not only helps to counter viruses but improves general health too’Thu May 20 2021 - 00:00
The death of cities is overplayed, and those that adapt quickest will emerge bestPlace-making, sustainability and climate resilience must be addressed so our future city is a place for everyoneThu May 20 2021 - 00:00
Starting the new normal on a path to sustainabilityCity planners are excited about the challenges and opportunities the pandemic upheaval has presentedWed May 19 2021 - 14:30
Green bonds growing in popularity as companies prioritise sustainabilityMarket issuance of green bonds was over $220bn in 2020, despite impact of CovidFri Apr 30 2021 - 00:00
Green finance comes of ageGrowth in sustainably managed assets shows green investing is going mainstreamFri Apr 30 2021 - 00:00
UN’s sustainable development goals on agenda for growing number of businesses‘While companies are getting better at reducing carbon, they are starting to realise there is a much wider range of initiatives ’Fri Apr 02 2021 - 00:00
Selling Ireland’s greenness‘We need to tell our story comprehensively and with conviction, and we all have a role to play in that’Fri Apr 02 2021 - 00:00
Recycling in the pandemicNew policy aims to shift focus from waste disposal to preserving resourcesFri Apr 02 2021 - 00:00
Sustainable fashion proves popular in pandemicSlower pace of life meant people were keen to buy clothes that would last a long time, not just a good timeFri Mar 26 2021 - 00:00
Put Your Feet Up has hit the ground runningThe company born in the lockdown makes hand-made natural wax candles and reed diffusersFri Mar 26 2021 - 00:00
Tech solutions to help ‘the people profession’HR teams facing challenges as companies such as Dropbox launch virtual first strategyThu Mar 11 2021 - 00:00
Shannon region employer not ‘overly worried’ by Brexit impactEi Electronics worked with freight firms to ensure correct customs arrangements in placeFri Feb 26 2021 - 01:00
VRAI: Irish simulation company dealing with the reality of BrexitCase Study: Company uses VR and AI to develop training programmes for IAG and RAFFri Feb 26 2021 - 01:00
Brexit support: Where can companies go for help?Enterprise Ireland and IntertradeIreland offer your firm advice and funding back-upFri Feb 26 2021 - 01:00
Different sectors in M&A market have had very different pandemicsMajority have been adversely impacted but some have benefitted from Covid crisisFri Feb 19 2021 - 01:00
‘Astonishing’ SPAC activity set to continue this yearWhy special purpose acquisition companies are a ‘super attractive’ tool to acquire or merge with existing companiesFri Feb 19 2021 - 01:00
The emerging trends as the M&A recovery continuesWhat can we expect now that conditions are strong for a resurgence in deal activity?Fri Feb 19 2021 - 01:00
Digitalising the money flowIreland’s combination of technology, regulation and talent enabled development of ‘fintech’, ‘regtech’ sectorFri Feb 12 2021 - 06:20
Brexit sparking increased activity in the Irish funds marketWith new entrants to the Irish market, the need for more training has become apparentFri Feb 12 2021 - 06:00
Funds industry particularly suited to diverse locationsMany of the 6,000 jobs expected to be created in next five years will based outside DublinFri Feb 12 2021 - 01:00
Feeling unsafe about a return to the office?Employers are putting measures in place to ensure workers safetySat Jan 30 2021 - 06:00
Improving tech skills vital for many homeworkersSolas offers range of courses and supports to boost online skillsFri Dec 18 2020 - 00:00
Graduate programmes are open for business for class of 2020Many employers hiring college-leavers despite changed labour market from Covid-19Fri Dec 18 2020 - 00:00
Ireland’s potential to be digital-health powerhousePandemic is accelerating adoption of telemedicine and remote monitoringThu Dec 10 2020 - 00:00
‘Ten years of innovation in 10 weeks’: the role of life sciences in Covid responsePharma and medtech companies showed ‘remarkable resilience’ through pandemicThu Dec 10 2020 - 00:00
Dublin-based Icon supporting more than 100 trials related to Covid-19Company awarded best clinical research organisation in 2020 for third timeThu Dec 10 2020 - 00:00
Company helps organisations measure and manage greenhouse gas emissionsGreenhouse Gas Protocol offers standardised frameworks to help businesses minimise carbon emissionsFri Dec 04 2020 - 00:00
Lidl showing great promise with sustainability effortsThe supermarket chain was the first to introduce electric vehicle charging pointsFri Dec 04 2020 - 00:00
Gift vouchers may be the most practical solution this yearThey say the greatest gift you can give is your time, second best is probably cheeseThu Dec 03 2020 - 05:00
Pets at Christmas: Adopt, foster or sponsorDifferent types of animals are in need of a home this Christmas and beyondWed Dec 02 2020 - 00:00
Time for charity sector to develop sustainable philanthropic initiativesLargely untapped in Ireland, philanthropy gives strategic long-term supportSat Nov 28 2020 - 00:00
Coronavirus pandemic poses unprecedented challenges for charitiesCharities showing initiative with greater online focus and fundraising events at homeSat Nov 28 2020 - 00:00
Future of cybersecurity will be closely entwined with AI‘It’s shifted from a reactive to a proactive industry’ as firms’ awareness of threat growsFri Nov 27 2020 - 00:00
Critical staff shortages in cybersecurity putting organisations at risk of attacksNew skillset required now that more people are working from home, says expertFri Nov 27 2020 - 00:00
Irish companies eager to go green and decarboniseFood Academy at SuperValu is a shining example of sustainability initiativeFri Nov 20 2020 - 00:00
Orthodontic advances see people of all ages perfecting their smilesClear aligners and online services make teeth straightening easier and affordableFri Oct 30 2020 - 00:00
Enhanced focus on employee mental health and wellbeing ‘here to stay’Long periods of uncertainty can take their toll on employee engagement, motivation and wellbeingThu Oct 29 2020 - 00:00
Making vulnerable groups a priority in a changing workplaceA critical aspect of supporting staff during Covid has been to listen to them as they articulate their changing needsThu Oct 29 2020 - 00:00
How far has Ireland come in the diversity and inclusion revolution?Still ‘a long way to go’ for Defence Forces but a proactive approach will see progressThu Oct 29 2020 - 00:00
Covid-19 could be the catalyst for sustainable investing becoming the normIreland ‘in the middle of the pack’ internationally when it comes to ESG investingFri Oct 23 2020 - 01:00
Defined-benefit pensions: Perhaps most valuable asset you ownEmployers ditched luxurious schemes as their cost rose with staff’s life expectancyFri Oct 23 2020 - 00:00
Pensions: What’s the difference between defined contribution and defined benefit?Benefit schemes provide certainty and put onus on employers but contributions offer flexibilityFri Oct 23 2020 - 00:00
There is ‘huge interest’ among pension scheme members in the green agendaThe prevailing wisdom now is that an ethically-themed portfolio helps avoid negative risks while finding positive opportunitiesFri Oct 23 2020 - 00:00
What’s the story with microgeneration?Citizens producing energy on a small scale will soon be able to sell it back to the gridFri Oct 02 2020 - 00:00
What’s the story with green finance?Green finance is transforming investment markets as carbon-heavy industries lose outFri Oct 02 2020 - 00:00
Biogas could transform business as we move towards a decarbonised societyIreland has the highest potential for renewable gas production per capita in EuropeFri Oct 02 2020 - 00:00
Rise of the prosumer to have a transformative impact on the energy marketEnergy consumption is no longer a one-way street as householders look to capitalise by availing of new technologyFri Oct 02 2020 - 00:00
