Business Ireland Special Report
Business Ireland is a quarterly magazine that The Irish Times publishes in association with Dublin Chamber
The circular economy: Why going round and round is the way forward
Scaling up circularity would benefit Ireland’s economy and help us hit our sustainability targets, but moving in the right direction requires Government support
The Lighter Side: For Tech Mahindra head, there’s no true balance when you’re aiming for extremes
Tech leader Bivin Varghese tries to compartmentalise but loves his tablet for its mix of work and entertainment
Can hydrogen finally be harnessed or will EVs rule the road?
Hydrogen power seemed abandoned in favour of electric but recent moves by car makers may yet see it get into gear
Irish companies making waves in space
Irish space technology is delivering benefits here on Earth as well as way out there
Season’s eatings: Dining and wining options for Christmas
From festive lunch in a five-star hotel to a turkey-and-ham meal kit delivered to your home
Destination Seville: Elegant oases in Andalusia’s capital
Business travellers can take the heat out of sunny Seville in secluded glades and cool courtyards
Carrots, sticks and public engagement required to move the sustainability dial
Sustainability reporting is becoming increasingly standardised and rigorous, but data collection is still a roadblock when it comes to Scope 3 emissions
Letting the light in on pay
New transparency regulations aim to reduce the secrecy around pay rates and structures
When it’s not all about the money: Ireland’s thriving social enterprise sector
Having to balance maximising impact with building sustainable revenue streams, social enterprises have much to teach traditional business
Whiskey investing: Is there money to be made on the hard stuff?
Deanna O’Connor takes a look at the fun and potentially lucrative whiskey investment market
Gadget gifts that work at home, in the office and in the home office
These Christmas tech presents are versatile enough to tick a lot of hybrid-working boxes
Could new Planning Act be a law of unintended consequences?
Frank Dillon runs the rule over the recently passed planning and development legislation and asks if it will deliver on its key objectives
Poor outlook for meeting offshore wind targets
Edel Corrigan reports on Ireland’s prospects of achieving its lofty offshore wind ambitions
Out to lunch: Get your caffeine Fixx delivered to your desk
Sandra O’Connell welcomes the return of an old favourite and checks out some new options for exec snacking and getaways
Small companies have an edge when it comes to embedding a wellness culture
A big organisation can have a programme that seems impressive but if overwork, bullying and harassment are rife, who’s going to go to that yoga class?
Benefit in kind rules have dented the value of a company car, unless it’s an EV
BIK rules have made company cars less of a perk and more of a bill but certain electric vehicles present good value for money
The Lighter Side: For Soothing Solutions CEO it all stems from sales
Healthcare company co-founder Sinéad Crowther is old school when it comes to cash and photos
How the hybrid working landscape is changing yet again
A balance between employer needs and employee expectations is still seen as important, with 40-60 per cent in-office attendance now the norm for many organisations
SME grant ‘a key building block of Ireland’s solar strategy’ but do the figures stack up?
Phase two of SRESS is designed to provide support for community and SME renewable electricity projects
‘It’s not pens, it’s people’s wellbeing so it’s important to get right’
Despite recognising their responsibility, four in five employers are not investing in workplace mental health supports
Autumn workwear: Tailored suiting is back – roomy for her, slim for him
Blouses are ruffling feathers in the office this season too, though the key trend piece is the wide-shouldered jacket
Everything at AbbVie is ultimately to help patients. Professional development is a bonus
Culture of support, mentoring and leadership development is strong at pharma company whose shared goal is delivering better medicine
National Enterprise Hub a one-stop-shop for business support
New resource is designed to make it easier for entrepreneurs to access grants, funding, loans and expert advice
Designing tailored IoT solutions to meet evolving business needs
Three Ireland has moved beyond IoT connectivity to helping customers to change their business models to take advantage of the opportunities the technology presents
Devil is in the detail of delayed pension auto-enrolment scheme
Employers will welcome the extra time the scheme’s postponement offers but they urgently need to grapple with its complexities
London highlights: Make the most of a business trip to the UK capital
Accessibility and a wealth of options make London a great place to combine business with culture and fun
Investment in workplace wellness ‘absolutely pays off’
There are a good reasons why wellbeing at work offerings are no longer tokenistic and global spend in the sector is projected to reach €85bn by 2026
Health tech: Smart mirror on the wall, who’s the fittest of them all?
Gadgets that promise to make you healthier if not wealthier this autumn
EirGrid leading the way as a sincere and committed biodiversity actor
EirGrid embeds biodiversity into how it works, reducing impacts on nature and restoring it where possible
Out to lunch: Cones to go and scones with clotted cream
Ingenious tips for daytime dining – which doesn’t even have to mean lunch
The great green debate: Will pushback win out over sustainability?
Does an increasingly vocal political and business backlash risk derailing the drive towards a greener future?
Sustainable loans offer a green path to growth for small businesses
The Growth and Sustainability Loan Scheme makes it easier for SMEs to get low-cost, flexible finance
Paving the way for a greener future in the agri sector
Farmers are open to adopting environmentally and economically sustainable practices, especially when given the right supports
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