The fifth industrial revolution: Where humans and machines thrive together
Industry 5.0 focuses on integrating human expertise and creativity with the capabilities of smart systems and automation
Many businesses are only starting to understand the risks associated with generative AI
As GenAI adoption accelerates, experts urge Irish companies to focus on governance, training and trust to ensure safe and effective use at work
Structural issues see State languishing in lower divisions of global energy transition
Despite vast renewable potential, the Republic’s sluggish planning, grid constraints and fossil fuel dependence have relegated it to 45th place in world rankings
Amid a rise in corporate retreats, hospitality ups its game
‘There’s a strong push to reconnect teams and drive meaningful outcomes,’ says Ger Alley, general manager at Killashee Hotel
Bridging the skills gap: how US Ireland business partnerships are shaping the future workforce
US firms are collaborating with Irish universities and training providers to build a robust talent pipeline
Getting the energy equation right
Energy resilience is increasingly part of the due diligence process for international investors
Filling tomorrow’s skills gaps today: how to plan for jobs that don’t yet exist
Rapid technological and economic change means business success will soon depend on agility and innovation, while employees who commit to reinvention will be best placed for new opportunities
Irish companies are making waves in the global fintech space
With globally successful indigenous companies, and international players choosing it as their European base, Ireland punches well above its weight
Working remotely towards gender equity
Are return-to-office mandates setting back gender equality in Ireland?
Ageing gracefully: How the EU can accommodate an older workforce
The age profile of Europe’s working population is increasing fast, so policymakers and employers must adapt quickly and equitably
Passport to success: Ireland’s European advantage
EU membership gives investment fund managers seamless access to the EU and EEA through regulatory passporting
When disaster strikes, supply chain resilience tends to trump costs
In a shifting global landscape the priority is to build supply chains that can bend without breaking
Shining a light on renewables in manufacturing
Renewable technologies such as solar power cut financial and environmental costs at both ends of the supply chain
Can older office buildings compete in a sustainable market?
With demand for sustainable office space rising and tenants willing to pay a premium, landlords face a choice: invest in costly retrofits or risk being left behind. But with funding challenges and split incentives, is upgrading older buildings financially viable?