Rise of the robots: Why Ireland needs to up its automation gameAs robot adoption continues at speed, Irish manufacturing firms must keep paceThu May 15 2025 - 05:00
Beware the new kids on the financial crime blockAI enables sophisticated scams by people with little or no technical expertise, but it can be a source of solutions tooFri May 09 2025 - 05:00
Data is the currency of the digital ageBusinesses with their data in order have built a foundation that, when coupled with AI, will allow them to start unlocking its valueThu May 01 2025 - 05:00
Protecting the crown jewels: Data security must adapt to rapidly evolving AIThe reputational, financial and operational costs of a breach can be hugeThu May 01 2025 - 05:00
Granting wishes: valuable financial help to make your renovation dream a reality If you’ve ever dreamed of bringing a vacant or derelict property back to life, the Government’s Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant could help make it a reality. With up to €70,000 available, renovating an old building into a liveable home is now more affordable Fri Apr 25 2025 - 05:00
Daylight savings: solar energy can slash your electricity bills by more than halfInstalling solar PV panels you could save up to 60 per cent on your home’s electricity and you can sell unused power back to the grid Fri Apr 25 2025 - 05:00
A small solution to a big problem: can modular homes help solve the housing crisis?The Government’s consideration of planning exemptions for modular homes in back gardens won’t solve the housing crisis—but it’s a start. These small-scale solutions could offer affordable housing for renters, provide income for retirees, and keep families closer togetherFri Apr 25 2025 - 05:00
Employers focusing on green skills to drive energy transitionTraining, reskilling, and talent development are all ways companies are building the diverse skillsets needed to meet climate goalsThu Apr 24 2025 - 05:00
Ireland risks up to €26 billion in penalties by missing EU climate targets – what’s at stake?Ireland risks up to €26 billion in EU penalties for failing to meet climate commitments. A new report warns that delays in emissions reductions and renewable energy adoption could prove costly. But by taking swift action now, the Government could cut these costs dramatically—while also improving infrastructure and energy securityThu Apr 24 2025 - 05:00
How legacy companies can thrive in a rapidly changing worldKyndryl’s Ismail Amla, a keynote speaker at the Reinvention Summit, says large organisations can embrace reinvention and drive transformational changeWed Apr 16 2025 - 06:00
Out to lunch: Michelin-star treatment and world-beating burgersSandra O’Connell takes a look a some fast slow and seriously stellar executive dining optionsWed Apr 02 2025 - 05:00
What’s all the fuss about DeepSeek?Built at a fraction of the cost of its US peers, the AI software upended the industryWed Apr 02 2025 - 05:00
Mounting costs place further pressure on thin marginsAs the auto-enrolment pension scheme looms, small firms need ‘a strategic roadmap’ to give owners the security to plan for successFri Mar 28 2025 - 05:00
Simple cyber steps can make all the difference ‘The bad actors are always inventing new ways to attack’Fri Mar 28 2025 - 05:00
Why career development is an attractive proposition all roundCompanies willing to invest in their employees’ growth can differentiate themselves from competitorsFri Mar 21 2025 - 05:00
Modular housing offers faster delivery with added environmental benefitsOff-site building techniques have potential to resolve housing stock shortage while cutting waste and transport emissionsThu Mar 20 2025 - 05:00
Long-term prospects for responsible investments remain very attractiveDespite US pushback and green energy’s fluctuating fortunes, ESG isn’t dead – it’s just growing upFri Mar 14 2025 - 05:00
Doing your investment homework pays valuable dividendsTop ESG-rated companies shown to outperform others but fund strategy must meet investors' financial needsFri Mar 14 2025 - 05:00
‘If you are going to grow at pace, you have to trust your people’Great Place to Work most trusted leader, Cairn Homes chief executive Michael Stanley, on building IrelandThu Feb 27 2025 - 06:00
When staff get behind a brand, its credibility solidifiesBenefits such as healthcare, wellness stipends and professional development can foster a culture of appreciation among staffThu Feb 27 2025 - 06:00
Making workplace culture work – no matter where work isWherever staff are, the focus should be on fostering a culture of collaboration, connection and purposeThu Feb 27 2025 - 06:00
To build trust, employers must take feedback seriouslyBuilding trust in the workplace is a cornerstone of a thriving organisation and it starts with listening to your peopleThu Feb 27 2025 - 06:00
Trust is essential for leaders to do more than just manageLeading change is one of the most important leadership traits, says TUD’s Colin Hughes. Too often people focus on managingThu Feb 27 2025 - 06:00
How to improve your oral health: top tips from a leading dentistA nice smile and a healthy mouth go together, says Dr Sarah Flannery of Azure DentalTue Feb 25 2025 - 05:00
Finance completes the workplace wellbeing triangleInvesting in employees’ financial – as well as physical and mental – wellness makes good business sense because it means they are likely to be more productive, engaged and loyalFri Jan 31 2025 - 05:00
You’re never too young to start learning about financesIt is hoped Ireland’s forthcoming National Financial Literacy Strategy will underline the importance of financial education beginning in early childhoodFri Jan 31 2025 - 05:00
Ireland can’t afford to throttle back on aircraft leasing – it’s a global success storyAs the biggest player in aircraft leasing worldwide, Ireland must continue to innovate and invest in education and sustainable technologyThu Jan 30 2025 - 05:00
Aircraft repairs take off as Ireland’s aviation industry flourishesA big benefit of Ireland’s aircraft leasing success has been the growth of the maintenance, repair and overhaul industry here, though hangar space ‘a challenge’Thu Jan 30 2025 - 05:00
The right support at the right time matters for Ireland’s SMEsSmall and medium-sized businesses benefit from a cohesive and adaptable support ecosystemThu Jan 23 2025 - 05:00
Dream holidays for the golden yearsA tax-free lump sum on retirement is just the ticket for holidays of a lifetime; it’s time to start ticking off the bucket listFri Jan 17 2025 - 05:00
More traditional tour operators take the stress out of solo travelTour operators are responding to increased demand from solo travellers for getaways that aren’t tailored for twoFri Jan 17 2025 - 05:00
Employers reimagine the office as employees dream of homeNew research shows that while financial compensation is still the biggest factor for candidates considering a job move, hybrid and flexible working arrangements now come a close secondFri Dec 20 2024 - 05:00
Hard-pressed urban workers moving to where the grass is greenerChoose your location well and you can benefit from a thriving community spirit, beautiful landscape and cheaper accommodationFri Dec 20 2024 - 05:00
After an uncertain year, employers look set to recruit – just more cautiouslyOpportunities are opening up but experts predict recruitment processes will become more rigorousFri Dec 20 2024 - 05:00
Younger generations are prioritising employers’ values over material rewardsSustainability really does matter to new recruits – potential employers’ ESG credentials are increasingly affecting their choice of rolesFri Dec 20 2024 - 05:00
Unblocking the talent pipeline a key challenge for Irish businessesInvestment in training and skills development will be needed to maximise competitiveness in areas such as renewable energy and AIThu Dec 19 2024 - 05:00
Higher labour market expenses add up to ‘a perfect storm’ for cost of doing businessIndividual iniatives on pensions, PRSI and more have merit but their cumulative impact has challenged margins across a range of sectorsThu Dec 19 2024 - 05:00
Girls see gender inequality as biggest barrier to pursuing Stem careersProgress has been made but there is still some way to go in bringing young women into Stem and life sciencesThu Dec 12 2024 - 05:00
Meeting the talent challenge crucial for Ireland’s economic transitionSustainability and digital skills are key areas where talent gaps are emergingThu Dec 12 2024 - 05:00
The circular economy: Why going round and round is the way forwardScaling up circularity would benefit Ireland’s economy and help us hit our sustainability targets, but moving in the right direction requires Government supportWed Dec 04 2024 - 05:00
Season’s eatings: Dining and wining options for ChristmasFrom festive lunch in a five-star hotel to a turkey-and-ham meal kit delivered to your homeWed Dec 04 2024 - 05:00
Destination Seville: Elegant oases in Andalusia’s capitalBusiness travellers can take the heat out of sunny Seville in secluded glades and cool courtyardsWed Dec 04 2024 - 05:00
Never mind the wealth, feel the needWhile the country is wealthier than ever, the gulf between rich and poor continues to widen, with increasing numbers of people living in deprivationSat Nov 30 2024 - 05:00
For Trócaire, relationships make all the difference in difficult timesTransparency and communication are key to building and maintaining trust with charity’s donorsSat Nov 30 2024 - 05:00
Christmas gifts that can’t be wrapped: From unique flight experiences to spa days and hotel stays Distillery tours, zip-wire thrills, and pet pampering: Give the gift of an experience this festive seasonFri Nov 22 2024 - 05:00
US multinationals are spreading success across Ireland’s regionsSkilled workforces in regional locations are propelling innovation and harnessing rapid advancements in disruptive technologiesThu Nov 21 2024 - 05:00
Ireland’s R&D tax credit crucial in maintaining competitivenessR&D tax credit has played a key role in economic growth by enhancing Ireland’s attractiveness as a research investment locationThu Nov 21 2024 - 05:00
With Brexit controls still to come, Ireland must diversify its export baseThe UK remains our biggest market but post-Brexit inspections yet to be introduced will affect Irish exportersThu Nov 14 2024 - 05:00
Exports on the rise but Ireland is vulnerable to growing trade protectionismStrong Irish figures were reported for 2024 despite trade and investment policies becoming more inward orientated globallyThu Nov 14 2024 - 05:00
Retrofitting your home makes environmental and financial senseWith Government grants and the potential to sell electricity back to the grid, upfront investment in energy transition will yield long-term savingsWed Oct 30 2024 - 05:00
