Taxing matters: the great climate debateAmid concerns around the climate impact of air travel, there are calls for an EU-wide tax on aviationThu Jan 23 2020 - 00:00
Health sector ‘facing significant recruitment challenges’There are skills gaps across many healthcare categories and grades, with posts going unfilledFri Dec 20 2019 - 00:00
Looking after employees’ mental healthEmployers are becoming increasingly proactive in terms of addressing mental-health issues and encouraging optimum wellbeing among employeesFri Dec 20 2019 - 00:00
Mobile-free zone: Go old-school with family-friendly board gamesForget Fortnite, nix Netflix and dig out some old-fashioned board games for quality family timeMon Dec 16 2019 - 05:00
Taking the risk out of drug developmentIn a bid to become more efficient, pharmaceutical companies are switching from ‘blockbuster’ drugs to targeted therapies that are highly specific in treating illnessThu Dec 12 2019 - 00:00
Opportunity knocks for life sciences post-BrexitThe sector is well-placed to handle Brexit upheaval and attract investment to boost further growthThu Dec 12 2019 - 00:00
Fitness-testing the top teamExecutive health screening is big business. We look at the options for organisations who want to get an NCT cert for their leadership teamsWed Dec 11 2019 - 00:00
The gift of charity: from animal care to clean waterFrom feeding a dog to buying a goat, why not make a charity donation on behalf of a loved one this festive season?Mon Dec 09 2019 - 05:00
Shopping online for Christmas gifts? Think IrishInstead of giving your money to a global behemoth, why not browse the unique gift ideas on the websites of our independent retailers?Sat Dec 07 2019 - 04:00
Will artificial intelligence take over the world?Despite the hype surrounding AI, machines can still only perform narrow tasks that human intelligence has taught them, say expertsThu Dec 05 2019 - 00:00
Ireland at forefront of research into AIAcademia and industry are closely aligned in R&D activity in artificial intelligenceThu Dec 05 2019 - 00:00
Smart Cities: How 5G is helping to make the urban connectionThe launch of 5G is fuelling excitement about its potential for transforming our citiesWed Dec 04 2019 - 06:00
Connectivity offered by 5G leads to privacy concernsFears that a totally connected world will be especially susceptible to cyberattacksWed Dec 04 2019 - 00:00
What businesses should consider when choosing a charity partnershipFirst step is to ensure the business and charity share similar values, goals and cultureSat Nov 30 2019 - 00:00
Clear messaging key to combating donor fatigue, charities sayCharities stress importance of staying in touch with the public throughout the yearSat Nov 30 2019 - 00:00
Choosing a career in the charity sectorEmployment opportunities in the sector are as diverse as they are plentifulSat Nov 30 2019 - 00:00
Pharma sector: R&D and special relationship between US and IrelandIndustry, academia and State policies ensure life-sciences research prospers in IrelandThu Nov 28 2019 - 01:00
Money doesn’t always talk in the talent battleWith Irish unemployment at its lowest rate since 2006, companies are struggling to find the right people for the right rolesThu Nov 28 2019 - 00:00
Living the American dreamForeign direct investment is working both ways, with many Irish companies making a big impact in the fiercely competitive US marketThu Nov 28 2019 - 00:00
Bringing sustainability into the supply chainMany Irish firms are taking steps to reduce carbon emissions in their supply and logistic chains, with the added benefit of it impacting the bottom lineThu Nov 14 2019 - 00:00
Do we really need food supplements to stay healthy?The vitamins and minerals contained in whole foods has a more positive impact on our health than nutrients taken in isolation, a recent conference was toldThu Nov 07 2019 - 06:01
Is enough being done to enforce EU data protection laws?With fines of up to €20 million for data breaches, organisations are realising the seriousness of handling data, to the benefit of the consumerThu Nov 07 2019 - 00:00
Putting cyber on the national agendaA one-day conference next year aims to make cybersecurity a top priority for Government and State agencies as well as the private sectorThu Nov 07 2019 - 00:00
Skills shortage of cybersecurity professionals a major concernA number of courses have come on stream to address the growing demand for relevant skills in the areaThu Nov 07 2019 - 00:00
The benefits of starting a pension earlyFor people in their 20s, saving for retirement is probably the last thing on their minds, yet starting a plan early can reap huge financial benefits, something pension advisers are trying to hammer homeFri Oct 25 2019 - 00:00
The pros and cons of going it aloneA self-administered pension gives you greater control over your investments with potentially higher returns. But it’s not for everyoneFri Oct 25 2019 - 00:00
Defusing the pension time bombWith people living longer and the State pension age being pushed out, there are real fears that Ireland’s ageing population will face a bleak retirementFri Oct 25 2019 - 00:00
Championing mental health in the workplaceA stigma still exists around mental health in the workplace, something progressive companies are working hard to changeThu Oct 24 2019 - 00:00
Diversity and inclusion can’t just be lip serviceD&I must be embedded in a company’s culture and not just a lofty ambition on its mission statementThu Oct 24 2019 - 00:00
Who has responsibility for D&I?The broad consensus among experts is that every person in an organisation is responsible for driving adherence to diversity and inclusion principlesThu Oct 24 2019 - 00:00
Hospitality sector needs to check in to green practicesWhat is the Irish hospitality and tourism sector doing to ensure tourism on the Emerald Isle is as sustainable as possible? Not enough, say environmentalistsFri Oct 11 2019 - 00:00
‘There is much more to food waste than wasted food’Food waste not only hits our pockets, it also hits the planet. What can we do to reduce it?Fri Oct 04 2019 - 00:00
Small steps to reduce your carbon footprintSimple changes can have a big impact in reducing your energy consumptionFri Oct 04 2019 - 00:00
Don’t just go with the flowUp to half of women in Ireland, of all ages, experience leaky bladders yet the issue is rarely talked about. It’s time to break the silence and look for solutionsThu Sept 26 2019 - 06:00
Guiding investors through the turbulence of global volatilityWith the economic and political outlook increasingly uncertain, the relationship between wealth managers and their clients is becoming ever closerThu Sept 26 2019 - 00:00
What is ESG and why is it so important to investors?Investors are increasingly taking into account environmental, social, and governance factors when deciding where to put their moneyThu Sept 26 2019 - 00:00
Firm warning: embrace technology or failCompanies who fail to adopt emerging technologies such as AI and blockchain will fall behind, say expertsFri Sept 13 2019 - 00:00
Don’t hang up: ‘Always-on’ nature of work impacting on employees’ mental healthDespite all the talk about employee wellness, many employers are failing to put their policies into practiceFri Sept 13 2019 - 00:00
The cutting edge of surgeryFirst developed during the first World War, reconstructive surgery has undergone major advances in the intervening years, with astounding resultsThu Sept 05 2019 - 00:00
The future of beauty: 3D printing?The technology is used in almost all industries and is now set to revolutionise make-up and skincare with products custom-made for individual usersThu Sept 05 2019 - 00:00
Seven future technological trends in beautyBeauty is now a multi-billion euro industry and scientific advances in the area are going to revolutionise the world of beautyThu Sept 05 2019 - 00:00
How an app a day can keep the doctor awayHealth apps not only monitor our general levels of fitness, they are predicted to have a dramatic effect on the doctor-patient relationship in the near futureFri Aug 23 2019 - 00:00
Appy ever after: true love is just a swipe awayForget the pub or club, the way to find your soulmate these days is through a dating appFri Aug 23 2019 - 00:00
Green and clean: working towards a sustainable futureMajor US firms operating in Ireland are making giant strides in their efforts to create a more sustainable business modelWed Jul 03 2019 - 00:00
Top 10 companies to watch in 2019These US-based companies have all announced major investments in Ireland, creating thousands of jobsWed Jul 03 2019 - 00:00
Magee 1866: ‘Work is at work and not at the kitchen table’Rosy Temple, sales and marketing manager with the iconic brand, says keeping work and family concerns separate is key to harmony – at work and homeThu Jun 27 2019 - 00:00
Conflict resolution: how to handle disagreementsThere is greater potential for conflict within family businesses than non-family firms – resolving differences before they go too far is key to harmonious work and family lifeThu Jun 27 2019 - 00:00
What’s next for LGBTI+ Ireland?Number of issues still face the community despite passing of same-sex marriage referendumFri Jun 21 2019 - 01:00
‘Everyone must recognise their own responsibility and act accordingly’Framework for Sustainable Development 2012 shows how far we have come and where we have to goThu Apr 25 2019 - 00:00
‘Go over and above the requirement’Martin Tobin of European Recycling Platform offers five practical tips for companies to implementThu Apr 25 2019 - 00:00
