Trump proves the assumption that a good businessperson will automatically be a good politician is flawed
Are the tools of business – decisiveness, negotiation, branding, disruption – effective in the messier, more layered world of politics?
Work
The Irish man who bought a home in the US after winning $100,000 on NFL fantasy football
Wild Geese: Conor O’Driscoll lives in Columbus, Ohio
Irish households saved nearly half a billion euros per week shows CSO
Households invested more than half of their savings into long-term assets such as housing.
Are you your own worst enemy at work? Here’s how to break the cycle of self-sabotage
There are steps you can take to stop beating yourself up and start rebuilding your professional life
Significant growth in professional job seekers in first quarter, report shows
Irish firms ‘adjusting how they talk about diversity and inclusion’ says Morgan McKinley FDI director
Donegal start-up takes the hassle out of writing up medical notes and referral letters
New Innovator: Clinic Notes AI allows practitioners to ‘turn hours of writing up notes into minutes’
I want to work part-time after I’m 65 but I’ve been warned it’ll hurt my pension
Work Q&A: Ending up with a smaller pension would seem to discourage staying longer in the workforce. What’s the real situation?
New unemployment benefit is up to €450 a week - but will you pay tax on it?
Updated Jobseeker’s Benefit will be paid on the basis of your previous salary - though the amount will reduce over its 39-week duration
Having seen this year’s pathetic efforts, I fear April Fool Day is under serious threat
An abundance of timidity in a volatile world means Fool’s gold is losing its shine
‘When I come home, I am quite Scandinavian’: The Waterford photographer who took a trip to Iceland and stayed there
Wild Geese: Landscape and travel photographer Sibéal Turraoin took a hiking trip to Iceland, decided to stay for the winter and is still there eight years later
‘Injecting yourself daily is difficult to navigate at work’: Managing fertility treatment while working
Meath woman Lisa McGee says being open with managers about her experience alleviated stress
People will have 31-day window to pay bill for UK state pension buyback
Irish people who worked in the UK are entitled to purchase voluntary national insurance contributions to either secure or enhance a UK state pension
Tariff reaction day brings news of strong tax revenues, a warning on jobs and talk of pivoting to new markets
The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business desk
Am I too late to apply to boost my UK pension?
Effective deadline is just over 24 hours away so this really is your last chance to lock in access to a UK state pension or enhance the pension already paid into
Is conflict in the workplace good for innovation and results?
The friction that comes with disagreement, even if it’s awkward sometimes, allows for creativity, growth and innovation
Right to request remote working in Ireland is a ‘toothless tiger’, employment lawyer says
The seven cases decided by the commission’s adjudication officers to date have all been rejected, according to Department of Enterprise data
UK pension buyback: I cannot find my national insurance number - what should I do?
Your national insurance number is vital if you are looking to buy voluntary national insurance to secure or boost the amount of a UK state pension
‘Retired households’ hold 27% of net wealth in Ireland, says Goodbody
While retired people make up 16 per cent of the population they hold 27 per cent of net wealth in the country
Long delays in UK pension buyback programme leave people worrying they could miss out
UK pension and revenue systems have clearly been overwhelmed by demand, but as long as you follow the protocols your claim will be addressed
The State agency that could become the country’s biggest builder of new homes by 2027
The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business desk
Am I too old to buy back UK pension years?
The offer of buying back years of national insurance coverage is limited to people under a certain age
Appealing a decision on the cost of UK national insurance
British authorities have right to seek proof to back up your application for cheaper Class 2 contributions and your PRSI record will do that
Sun and sand of the Cayman Islands proved too powerful a lure for an accountant in cold and wet Cork
Wild Geese: Ronan Guilfoyle, Cayman Islands
Will paying voluntary UK national insurance cancel out my PRSI payments?
Confusion over conversation with Department of Social Protection leaves reader worried about future of their Irish state pension
Tax liability implications on UK pension buyback
If enhancing my UK pension will push me into the higher tax bracket, is it worth making voluntary contributions?
Should everyone over the age of 40 have a mentor under 30?
Reverse mentoring allows managers learn from those on the front line and make those junior colleagues feel more empowered
Hybrid working is not going anywhere
Survey of IT decision makers shows vast majority are still catering to remote employees and expect little change
Fintech consultancy ordered to pay €64,000 commission withheld from salesman
Bankhawk held back payment as ‘leverage’ to get staff member to sign non-disclosure agreement ahead of redundancy
Work from home: ‘I am in the office twice a month, I find it very isolating and bad for my mental health’
Work Q&A: Most of those working from home tend to see the positives, but the scenario is wearing a bit thin for some
Private sector workers to be allowed to work until 66 under new legislation
Bill will remove requirement for workers to retire at 65, one year before eligibility for State pension
Will I lose out on UK pension because I didn’t live there for three consecutive years?
Incorrect guidance from HMRC has led to confusion on rules for buying back national insurance to boost UK state pension
‘Management aren’t open to it’: Why remote working rates are lower in Northern Ireland
Economist warns the lack of work-from-home opportunities in the North could affect recruitment and retention of staff
Customer feedback surveys are out of control
Demands for customer feedback have gone from bad to out of control
‘The best retirement plan is to buy a house. Unfortunately, I don’t own one’
Me & My Money: David Brophy, conductor and pianist
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE...
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Six Nations 2025
Get the latest news, analysis and match reports from the M6N and W6N championships
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Family NoticesOpens in new window
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices