‘No timewasters please’: is setting boundaries necessary or plain rude?
Rejecting ditherers can seem abrupt. But in our overloaded age, taking up valuable time is also an affront
eBay
EBay customer support agent sanctioned for four minutes of inactivity loses dismissal case
WRC told anything over 60 seconds is considered work avoidance at the firm
The science and psychology of tech bubbles
The warning signs might be there, but few want to listen while someone is still willing to speculate
Glanbia gains lift Irish index on Wednesday as world stocks slump
World stocks dipped on Wednesday amid a spate of disappointing earnings reports, as investors also await US and euro zone inflation data
Tech companies axe 34,000 jobs since start of year in pivot to AI
Microsoft, eBay and PayPal have each cut thousands of jobs since the start of the year
Ebay to cut 1,000 jobs, reduce contractors to sharpen focus
Auction site is latest tech firm to slash headcount this year
Microsoft to shed 120 Irish jobs, staff and Government told
Company announced global job cuts in January amid a sharp correction in tech
Stocks fluctuate as investors weigh latest Bank of England rate hike
Iseq index adds over 0.7% despite mixed session for Irish banks
‘I remember Irish tap water tasted so sweet — and the same with the potatoes: they were really tasty’
New to the Parish: Amulya Lal, who is from India, arrived in Ireland as a young architect 16 years ago
Uber files revelations underline the value of whistleblowing
Irishman exposed his former employer’s dirty tricks, so it’s reassuring that Uber lobbying in Ireland ultimately failed
US turns to Cootehill for emergency supplies of infant formula
Abbott flying milk powder to US daily from Ireland after product recall and FDA inquiry
Tyrone’s Euro Auctions targets growth after €950m sale founders
Keys brothers ‘disappointed’ at exit of buyer on regulator’s competition concerns
Markets dip as US Fed fails to soothe investor concerns over possible interest rate rise
Ecommerce stocks fall as pandemic bounce fades
David McWilliams: Putin and Musk deploying different methods to achieve power
Traditional top-down hierarchy is losing out to the power of networks and sharing
Why is Elon Musk – skittish, visionary renegade – buying Twitter?
Influential though it may be in political and media circles, it doesn’t make any money
Plans for payment for hosting refugees set to go to Cabinet as early as next week
Sum of €400 per month being discussed to help with increased costs
Childcare a growing issue for Ukrainian refugees looking for work
Dublin skills fair helps Ukrainians seeking positions in Ireland after fleeing war
The future of work: Will we ever return to the office as we knew it?
Work has changed forever as employers focus on flexibility and retention of staff
Chocolate season sweet for some as confectioners savour late Easter
Planet Business: Depp v Heard, the strike at Etsy and Shanghai shutdowns
Siobhán Curtin appointed site lead at eBay Ireland
She will be responsible for the cross-functional teams supporting eBay programmes
Irish-founded Wayleadr raises €3.7m to fund global expansion
New York-headquartered company is working to help curb emissions
How to protect yourself from fake news and propaganda online
With a pandemic and an invasion under way, manipulation and disinformation is rife
A round-up of popular courses in universities around the country
We list the top five courses and focus on a sample course from each college featured
What to do with your clutter when you want rid of it
Bikes, books, furniture and toys can all be sold secondhand or donated around country
Irish online shoppers see biggest jump in customs charges, survey finds
Increased fees due to Brexit and new EU laws on VAT
Why your online Christmas shopping is costing more, and how to avoid this
Customs and VAT changes due to Brexit have Irish consumers feeling not so jolly
Pricewatch: Know your consumer rights in run-up to Christmas
Black Friday and Cyber Monday have evolved as part of our festive splurge
Fintan O’Toole: A very basic truth is being dodged - the public realm has to be policed
Feeling unsafe is one of the reasons 95% of Irish women say they need a car
European markets rise as ECB keeps stimulus going
ECB also reiterates that it believes inflation spike is temporary
Ebay’s Irish arm pays out €25m dividend as pre-tax profits rise 22%
Revenues fell over the 12 months, declining from €80.9m to €79.7m
US companies Trinseo and Sendoso to create more than 200 jobs
Sendoso announces Irish companies whose products will be available via its platform
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Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
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How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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