Greener finance: ‘The tectonic plates are shifting in investing’Almost everything now has an eco-friendly version – including your investmentsFri Sept 25 2020 - 00:00
Safety first the policy as hosts step up to staycation plateHotels, B&Bs, guesthouses and self-catering accommodation now follow stringent guidelines before they welcome guestsThu Sept 24 2020 - 00:00
Sustainability and innovation driving agenda in food productionBord Bia’s Origin Green programme is working with more than 53,000 farmersThu Sept 17 2020 - 00:00
Infertility applies to both sexes and investigating it can be complexLifestyle changes can work for men but infertility often runs much deeper for womenFri Sept 11 2020 - 00:00
Pandemic set to hasten slow death of fast fashionChanged trading patterns could deal lasting blow to disposable clothingThu Aug 27 2020 - 05:30
The coronavirus pandemic and implications for life sciencesFirms with HQs in Ireland have displayed resilience by remaining fully operationalThu Aug 20 2020 - 00:00
Salesforce refocuses philanthropic efforts to face up to Covid-19 challengeEach Salesforce employee gets up to seven paid days of ‘volunteer time off’ to engage in volunteer activities every yearFri Jul 03 2020 - 00:00
Tech multinationals helping communities during Covid-19Google donates €1m to Irish NGOs while others provide PPE and facilitate remote workFri Jul 03 2020 - 00:00
Lockdown a game-changer for working from homePandemic experience has shown employers that remote working can be effectiveFri Jun 26 2020 - 00:00
Companies ever more receptive to idea of a workplace wellness strategyCoronavirus pandemic has seen increased focus on appropriate online programmes for employeesThu Jun 25 2020 - 00:00
How are our pharmacists coping?Four chemists speak about how they, their staff and their patients are dealing with Covid-19Wed Apr 22 2020 - 06:01
Covid-19 heralds the new normal in sustainabilityWith planes grounded, businesses closed and employees working from home, carbon emissions are about to fall off a cliffFri Apr 03 2020 - 00:00
Heating up the energy debateThe way we use heat and transport will change significantly in the coming years as part of the drive towards zero carbon emissionsFri Apr 03 2020 - 00:00
Advanced tech driving range of global trendsCustomer demands and advanced tech are driving range of different trendsThu Mar 26 2020 - 00:00
Are Irish insurance firms doing enough?Experts differ with regard to the speed of innovation in Irish insurance companiesThu Mar 26 2020 - 00:00
Woodie’s chief executive named Most Trusted LeaderHe may be the boss but Declan Ronayne believes every one of the 1,400 people who work for the DIY retailer is just as important as he isThu Feb 27 2020 - 00:00
Number of parties availing of warranty and indemnity insurance steadily growingThe policy is tailored for a transaction, and effectively covers the underlying acquisition document warranty package as negotiatedThu Feb 20 2020 - 00:00
This year is shaping up to be another busy one on the M&A frontDeal activity in the mid-market space expected to continue to be the cornerstone of the M&A market in IrelandThu Feb 20 2020 - 00:00
New technologies adding value to client servicesEmerging technologies such as AI and blockchain are potential gamechangers for the legal industryThu Feb 06 2020 - 00:00
Legal industry evolves to meet changing client demandsLaw firms must continually adapt their professional services to provide clients with solutions to the increasingly complex issues they faceThu Feb 06 2020 - 00:00
Sustainable investing gets the green lightWith customers increasingly demanding funds with environmental, social and governance credentials, sustainable finance is becoming mainstream, say expertsFri Jan 31 2020 - 00:00
Technology to cause turbulence in aviationDigitilisation is set to transform the cumbersome and time-consuming process of aircraft trading and leasingThu Jan 23 2020 - 00:00
Taxing matters: the great climate debateAmid concerns around the climate impact of air travel, there are calls for an EU-wide tax on aviationThu Jan 23 2020 - 00:00
Health sector ‘facing significant recruitment challenges’There are skills gaps across many healthcare categories and grades, with posts going unfilledFri Dec 20 2019 - 00:00
Looking after employees’ mental healthEmployers are becoming increasingly proactive in terms of addressing mental-health issues and encouraging optimum wellbeing among employeesFri Dec 20 2019 - 00:00
Mobile-free zone: Go old-school with family-friendly board gamesForget Fortnite, nix Netflix and dig out some old-fashioned board games for quality family timeMon Dec 16 2019 - 05:00
Opportunity knocks for life sciences post-BrexitThe sector is well-placed to handle Brexit upheaval and attract investment to boost further growthThu Dec 12 2019 - 00:00
Taking the risk out of drug developmentIn a bid to become more efficient, pharmaceutical companies are switching from ‘blockbuster’ drugs to targeted therapies that are highly specific in treating illnessThu Dec 12 2019 - 00:00
Fitness-testing the top teamExecutive health screening is big business. We look at the options for organisations who want to get an NCT cert for their leadership teamsWed Dec 11 2019 - 00:00
The gift of charity: from animal care to clean waterFrom feeding a dog to buying a goat, why not make a charity donation on behalf of a loved one this festive season?Mon Dec 09 2019 - 05:00
Shopping online for Christmas gifts? Think IrishInstead of giving your money to a global behemoth, why not browse the unique gift ideas on the websites of our independent retailers?Sat Dec 07 2019 - 04:00
Will artificial intelligence take over the world?Despite the hype surrounding AI, machines can still only perform narrow tasks that human intelligence has taught them, say expertsThu Dec 05 2019 - 00:00
Ireland at forefront of research into AIAcademia and industry are closely aligned in R&D activity in artificial intelligenceThu Dec 05 2019 - 00:00
Smart Cities: How 5G is helping to make the urban connectionThe launch of 5G is fuelling excitement about its potential for transforming our citiesWed Dec 04 2019 - 06:00
Connectivity offered by 5G leads to privacy concernsFears that a totally connected world will be especially susceptible to cyberattacksWed Dec 04 2019 - 00:00
Choosing a career in the charity sectorEmployment opportunities in the sector are as diverse as they are plentifulSat Nov 30 2019 - 00:00
What businesses should consider when choosing a charity partnershipFirst step is to ensure the business and charity share similar values, goals and cultureSat Nov 30 2019 - 00:00
Clear messaging key to combating donor fatigue, charities sayCharities stress importance of staying in touch with the public throughout the yearSat Nov 30 2019 - 00:00
Pharma sector: R&D and special relationship between US and IrelandIndustry, academia and State policies ensure life-sciences research prospers in IrelandThu Nov 28 2019 - 01:00
Money doesn’t always talk in the talent battleWith Irish unemployment at its lowest rate since 2006, companies are struggling to find the right people for the right rolesThu Nov 28 2019 - 00:00
Living the American dreamForeign direct investment is working both ways, with many Irish companies making a big impact in the fiercely competitive US marketThu Nov 28 2019 - 00:00
Bringing sustainability into the supply chainMany Irish firms are taking steps to reduce carbon emissions in their supply and logistic chains, with the added benefit of it impacting the bottom lineThu Nov 14 2019 - 00:00
Do we really need food supplements to stay healthy?The vitamins and minerals contained in whole foods has a more positive impact on our health than nutrients taken in isolation, a recent conference was toldThu Nov 07 2019 - 06:01
Skills shortage of cybersecurity professionals a major concernA number of courses have come on stream to address the growing demand for relevant skills in the areaThu Nov 07 2019 - 00:00
Is enough being done to enforce EU data protection laws?With fines of up to €20 million for data breaches, organisations are realising the seriousness of handling data, to the benefit of the consumerThu Nov 07 2019 - 00:00
Putting cyber on the national agendaA one-day conference next year aims to make cybersecurity a top priority for Government and State agencies as well as the private sectorThu Nov 07 2019 - 00:00
The pros and cons of going it aloneA self-administered pension gives you greater control over your investments with potentially higher returns. But it’s not for everyoneFri Oct 25 2019 - 00:00
Defusing the pension time bombWith people living longer and the State pension age being pushed out, there are real fears that Ireland’s ageing population will face a bleak retirementFri Oct 25 2019 - 00:00
The benefits of starting a pension earlyFor people in their 20s, saving for retirement is probably the last thing on their minds, yet starting a plan early can reap huge financial benefits, something pension advisers are trying to hammer homeFri Oct 25 2019 - 00:00
Who has responsibility for D&I?The broad consensus among experts is that every person in an organisation is responsible for driving adherence to diversity and inclusion principlesThu Oct 24 2019 - 00:00
