Continental life rich in opportunities for cancer researcherWild Geese: Dr Joseph Regan, research scientist with Bayer AG in BerlinFri Apr 05 2019 - 05:56
Nimble thinking the key to survival in a fast-changing worldPsychologist Jamil Qureshi says it’s not change that catches people out but the pace of that changeFri Apr 05 2019 - 05:00
The two product designers helping start-ups bring their products to lifeTeam Human merges design, engineering and R&D at an early stage to ensure young firms start rightThu Apr 04 2019 - 06:00
Robots are coming but they’re not necessarily after your jobEvery second job in OECD could, in theory, be automated – but it is only a possibilityFri Mar 29 2019 - 05:40
Protective bibs with a stylish twistGillian Elliffe spotted the need for bibs that would suit babies, older people and those with special needsThu Mar 28 2019 - 06:00
Why hiring ‘stars’ can do more harm than good to organisationsBringing in high achievers can exacerbate tensions and cause fall-offs in performanceFri Mar 22 2019 - 05:40
Galway girls put a new twist on saying it with flowersWith Bloom in a Box, this florist is reinventing an age-old tradition of gift-givingThu Mar 21 2019 - 06:00
Prevent business travel from becoming a journey to ill healthStudies show frequent business travel can cause chronic long-term health problemsFri Mar 15 2019 - 05:40
Kildare agri-tech utilising the cloud to help farmers improve health of animalsInside Track: Terra NutriTECH CEO Padraig Hennessy on what makes his business specialFri Mar 15 2019 - 05:23
Irish fintech company simplifies processing of retail cashSytem enables takings to be credited to retailers’ accounts on day of receiptThu Mar 14 2019 - 06:35
Luna Connect: A new digital disrupter in the lending landscapeThe lending software speeds up applications for loans through automated data gatheringThu Mar 14 2019 - 06:00
Foxpak’s pioneering attitude sets it apartInside Track: Paul Young, chief executive, FoxpakFri Mar 08 2019 - 05:59
Big business embracing the benefits of “corpoworking ”World of Work: Larger companies turn to co-working in efficiency and innovation driveFri Mar 08 2019 - 05:40
Gaslamp Distillery: Mother’s ruin gets Rathcoole brothers brewingMalted barley, botanicals and foraged sea buckthorn berries go into making Old Tom ginThu Mar 07 2019 - 06:00
Returning to work after career break no longer has to be intimidatingA number of initiatives have been designed to help returners re-engage with the workplaceFri Mar 01 2019 - 05:40
A polished solution to shining up cutlery in commercial kitchensAirOPol is using air to take the effort out of polishing freshly-washed knives, forks and spoonsThu Feb 28 2019 - 06:00
Vegan producers hungry to make mark on our food industryProducts include plant-based ready meals, additive-free crackers and vegan treatsThu Feb 28 2019 - 04:38
People more likely to go the extra mile when happy at work‘Mid-sized companies with happy working environments have 46% less staff turnover, 19% lower sick leave costs, and 12% greater productivity’Fri Feb 22 2019 - 05:40
Cutting the pain of admin for personal trainersBusiness management platform Legit Fit is targeting independent fitness professionalsThu Feb 21 2019 - 05:20
Big business explores empathy to improve bottom lineSpotlight shifts to empathetic bosses when it comes to retaining staff and attracting talentFri Feb 15 2019 - 05:40
‘The taboo around men using cosmetics still exists’Waterford firm Mohecan hopes to change this with corrective cosmetics for menThu Feb 14 2019 - 04:45
Flexible working: Why are so many Irish companies resistant?Many firms say they are open to the idea of flexible working but the reality is differentFri Feb 08 2019 - 05:40
The couple who brought organic kombucha to the Irish marketKO Kombucha is an Irish brand making fermented tea drinks that are good for the gutThu Feb 07 2019 - 05:15
The Irish fintech startups disrupting their industriesThe two UCD-based startups are simplifying airline compensation, and property investingThu Feb 07 2019 - 03:45
Unable to stay awake at work? Maybe it’s what you’re eatingEating too much in the evening but not enough during the day can sap your energyFri Feb 01 2019 - 05:40
BookEntertainment: a simple way to get the party startedThis NI-based startup makes booking a wedding DJ or musician a piece of cakeThu Jan 31 2019 - 06:00
As jobs for life disappear, lifelong skills acquisition becomes keyCareer progression used to be vertical. Now it’s about choosing a path that builds skillsFri Jan 25 2019 - 05:45
‘There’s no point putting a flashy marketing plan over a bad business plan’Inside Track: Orla Veale, founder of the digital marketing company ConkerFri Jan 25 2019 - 05:32
Shoots and Roots founder hungry to expand his vegan foods businessFirm supplies 10 Avoca and eight SuperValu stores and expects sales of €350,000 in 2019Thu Jan 24 2019 - 06:00
Irish companies pay lip service to diversity and inclusionBoards are 92% white, 74% male with low levels of disability and LGBT representationFri Jan 18 2019 - 05:45
Pace-Man and Output Sports give fitness training the personal touchIf your 2019 fitness goal includes successfully running a marathon, keep reading . . .Thu Jan 17 2019 - 06:35
Teacher’s virtual reality platform aims to improve student engagementSchooVR is used by over 100 teachers in Ireland and UK, says creator Mark BaldwinThu Jan 17 2019 - 06:00
Job-switching rates on the rise as labour market tightensWage growth set to strengthen as rate at which people change jobs nears boom levelsFri Jan 11 2019 - 05:45
Wild Geese: Making it big in the ‘thank you’ businessEric Mosley, co-founder and CEO of Globoforce, is based in MassachusettsFri Jan 11 2019 - 05:00
Hidramed hopes its non-adhesive dressing idea will stickWound dressing system is designed for patients with HS, a debilitating skin conditionThu Jan 10 2019 - 06:00
Blood simple: how a Silicon Valley start-up fooled an entire industryA tale of deception at Theranos shows how easily checks and balances can be abandonedFri Dec 21 2018 - 05:45
Sisterly collaboration produces new disposable X-ray markerMedtech start-up CombiMark co-founders aim to improve patient safetyThu Dec 20 2018 - 04:00
NUIG spin-out launches pioneering treatment for atrial fibrillationAtriAN Medical has developed a technology that could greatly improve patient outcomesThu Dec 20 2018 - 03:12
Reverse mentoring: When younger workers lead the wayOlder workers can tap into the mindset and tech skills of their younger colleaguesThu Dec 13 2018 - 05:45
Irish start-up brings computer mice to pest controlPest Pulse is applying Internet of Things solutions to keep rodents under controlThu Dec 13 2018 - 05:45
Small steps to creating a human-friendly workplaceEmployers have a role in reducing workplace stress and improving staff wellbeingThu Dec 06 2018 - 11:00
Beauty Buddy app aims to become the ‘TripAdvisor for beauty’App brings all the information about products together in one place for usersThu Dec 06 2018 - 05:00
A digital solution to scheduling and resource managementPlanDomino aims to bring efficiency to complex management systems in laboratoriesThu Nov 29 2018 - 04:00
What does the relentless rise of technology mean for the professions?Youngsters will have to move laterally to progress, while older professionals face redeploymentThu Nov 22 2018 - 12:45
Present Box swaps screen time for playInnovation is aimed at parents looking to swap video games for old-fashioned playThu Nov 22 2018 - 04:04
Staff shortages: Jobs market struggling to plug the gapsSome desperate employers are offering to double salaries to get staff – but money isn’t everythingFri Nov 16 2018 - 05:45
Little nuggets to help children get their five a dayStart-up Hidden Heroes aims to help parents get their children to eat more vegetablesThu Nov 15 2018 - 04:00
Bringing pathology into digital era to speed up disease diagnosisStartup Deciphex uses a mix of artificial intelligence and computer-aided diagnosticsThu Nov 15 2018 - 03:05
Is the top job up for grabs? You better have a succession planIdentifying potential leaders avoids turning internal job competitions into battlefieldsFri Nov 09 2018 - 05:45
A classic startup error is not making pitching skills a priorityThere’s no magic bullet to becoming good at presenting pitches. It’s a learned skill that becomes polished with practiceThu Nov 08 2018 - 06:01
