How to navigate the workplace relationship minefieldOffice romances are inevitable, but can cause havoc for staff and companies if things go wrongFri Jul 28 2023 - 05:00
Wearable wellness device can help with cognitive impairment and long CovidEntry-level helmet costs under €3,000 and designed for use at home and in clinical settingsThu Jul 27 2023 - 06:00
‘Singapore has the busyness of a big city but it is less stressful than others’Wild Geese: Dr Jennifer Greene, SingaporeFri Jul 21 2023 - 05:00
How Dropbox got smart about hybrid workThe tech group operates a studio space in Dublin where people can meet in person, on average once per weekFri Jul 21 2023 - 05:00
New Innovator: Vyra allows companies to train large numbers of staff in sustainability awareness at the same timeSustainability training platform helps corporates accelerate their journey to net zeroThu Jul 20 2023 - 05:00
Anxiety in the workplace: ‘I see it in CEOs and in young people starting and everywhere in between’People can function with anxiety but if it’s the dominant theme in their lives, they will not be at their bestFri Jul 14 2023 - 05:00
Cork couple behind Terra Ignis go wild on gut-friendly drinks and condimentsLinda O’Flynn and Ivo Duarte got their business up and running with less than €5,000Thu Jul 13 2023 - 05:00
You don’t need to be artistic to work in the creative arts sector Creative industries need people to mastermind projects and business types who keep the commercial side hummingFri Jul 07 2023 - 05:00
Repurposing surplus concrete to help save the planetCrushed concrete boosts crop productivity and removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere turning it into a stable bicarbonate ionThu Jul 06 2023 - 05:00
Headhunters not the best choice for those making big career moves If you are changing business sector or function, alternative search channels such as your own network, social media or job sites might be more usefulFri Jun 30 2023 - 05:00
Cookie Dó makes it easy to try your hand at home bakingStreamlining production and packaging helps pandemic-inspired business tap consumer marketThu Jun 29 2023 - 05:00
Companies wandering blindly in a world of hybrid work Managers are often left to their own devices to figure things out for themselves in implementing remote working for their teamsFri Jun 23 2023 - 05:00
Irish company aims to be Airbnb of electric vehicle chargingGoPlugable will allow homeowners to rent out EV chargers to drivers who need to top up vehiclesThu Jun 22 2023 - 05:15
Employers have begun to reassert control but hybrid working is here to stayTop 1000: Great hybrid experiment isn’t over but changing shape as companies find their feet post-pandemicWed Jun 21 2023 - 06:30
Students see self-confidence as vital skill to be built up during their courseMore targeted shorter courses may be better suited to the rapidly changing business environmentFri Jun 16 2023 - 05:00
Can QR codes lead the way to sustainable fashion? Three Trinity graduates believe soThe three founders of Ecode want to empower sustainability conscious consumers to make better choicesThu Jun 15 2023 - 05:00
A second life in Vancouver: ‘I made the decision to get away from any potential downward spiral into addiction’Wild Geese: Steve Mooney, VancouverFri Jun 09 2023 - 05:00
Top accountant proves there is more than one way to climb a career ladder‘Family tragedy – three of my brothers were killed in a car accident – gave me the kick in the pants I needed to finish my qualification’Fri Jun 09 2023 - 05:00
Identifying obesity-related health issues before they become critical New Innovator: MetHealthThu Jun 08 2023 - 05:00
Managers struggle to help staff with mental health legacy of pandemic Companies that looked after their people during Covid are reaping benefits because trust still existsFri Jun 02 2023 - 05:00
‘The hotel is one of two buildings of note in Warsaw not destroyed during the war’Wild Geese: Aidan Dempsey, WarsawFri Jun 02 2023 - 05:00
Flexible working: ‘In the US it’s all about bums on seats. In Europe it tends to be about encouraging people out of urban locations’BaseWorx was born just before Covid, which turned out to be a blessing in disguise for the workspace software serviceThu Jun 01 2023 - 06:00
Pressure building to get employees back to the office more of the time Employers and workers are wrestling to put shape on a form of hybrid working that is acceptable to bothSun May 28 2023 - 05:00
UCD spin-out leading the charge in 3D printing technologyBreakthrough overcomes durability issue, allowing companies to manufacture lightweight, customised, high-strength parts efficiently and in a cost-effective wayThu May 25 2023 - 05:00
A career trajectory into the business of low Earth orbit satellites Wild Geese: Strategic moves have landed Dubliner Eileen Treanor a top job in space tech company LeoLabsFri May 19 2023 - 05:00
Making the workplace more accessible for adults with intellectual disabilitiesAssistiv uses technology to help workers complete tasks and promote inclusivity in the workplaceThu May 18 2023 - 05:00
Working from home can make you a better sleeper - and a healthier, more productive workerThe brain is ‘cleaned’ by sleep, offloading the amyloid data implicated in Alzheimer’sSun May 14 2023 - 05:25
‘We’re genuinely interested in our guests and want to learn how to delight them’Wild Geese: Chris O’Sullivan, general manager, Fitzpatrick’s Hotel, New YorkFri May 12 2023 - 05:00
The banker and the butcher who have given ginger beer a taste makeover Father and daughter, Kevin and Rachel Byrne, are the co-founders of ZingibeerThu May 11 2023 - 05:00
Company culture is more important than money to many job seekersA company’s true values - ‘what happens when nobody is watching’ - is a deciding factor for many potential employeesFri May 05 2023 - 05:00
‘I went over with two suitcases and the rest is history’Wild Geese: Elaine Martin, Billericay, EssexFri May 05 2023 - 05:00
Using memories to comfort and communicate with family members who have dementia App makes reminiscence therapy more accessible for those with dementia and is customisable for each family’s needsThu May 04 2023 - 05:00
The dwindling shelf life of labour skills is concerning - but never underestimate the power of informal learningTo avoid being sidelined by ageing skills, workers and leaders need to become ‘infinite learners’Fri Apr 28 2023 - 05:00
Digital toolkit takes the pain out of project management for smaller buildersNew Innovator: TraveThu Apr 27 2023 - 05:00
‘My job is not in the detail. It’s providing the North Star for the organisation’Wild Geese: Michael Moloney’s career combines science and policy and has brought him to Washington DCFri Apr 21 2023 - 05:00
Why smaller men earn less and how the first letter of your surname can help win that jobBehavioural economics offers insights into the quirks of the workplace, including whether working from home really works for the employeeFri Apr 21 2023 - 05:00
City-grown botanicals add a flavour twist to modern spiritsStillgarden Distillery overcame initial difficulties at the onset of the pandemic, and now employs 11 people producing its range of gins, vodkas and aperitifsThu Apr 20 2023 - 05:00
Recruitment focus moving from qualifications to skillsSkills-first HR puts building skillsets ahead of hiring for specific jobs as organisations face prolonged and chronic skills shortagesFri Apr 14 2023 - 05:00
‘In a way, my old dream of becoming an astronaut sort of came true’Jacinta Tobin has lived in California for 20 years and is on Silicon Valley’s list of the top 50 women in techFri Apr 14 2023 - 05:00
Software tool helps creatives to maximise their billable hoursScopey, founded by Jenna Farrell and Gill Laging, helps service providers get paid fairly for the amount of time they spend on a jobThu Apr 13 2023 - 05:00
Why do so few women reach the top ranks of financial services?Although 60% of university graduates are women, they remain under-represented in high-level positions and on boardsFri Apr 07 2023 - 05:00
Miniature implantable pump treats advanced stage heart failurePumpinheart technology developed by RSCI may improve outlook and treatment options for patientsThu Apr 06 2023 - 05:00
Your manager has a bigger impact on your mental health than your therapist or GPRecent research says managers have great impact on people’s mental health than their therapist or doctor and equal to that of their partnerFri Mar 31 2023 - 05:00
Wild Geese: ‘The Languedoc reminds me of Ireland in many ways’Carlow native Isla Gordon stumbled on a new career, and more besides, in the vineyards of New Zealand before settling in FranceFri Mar 31 2023 - 05:00
Kerry start-up aims for slice of lucrative pet supplements marketFounder says company’s upfront commitment to sustainability has put it on the radar of big brand retailers conscious of their carbon footprintThu Mar 30 2023 - 05:00
Hybrid working has made it open season on swiping people’s stuff when they are not thereHotdesking undermines the reasons people were brought back to the office: to boost collaboration and innovation and help newbies learnFri Mar 24 2023 - 05:00
Adapting to a life of precision, independence and the outdoorsAlice Reiner, a director at MSD, moved to Switzerland in 2020 with her husband and daughterFri Mar 24 2023 - 05:00
Galway start-up leads the way in greenhouse gas-busting additives for farmsNew Innovator: GlasPort Bio looking to find partners to distribute and/or manufacture its products internationally following success hereThu Mar 23 2023 - 05:00
Negotiate on pay even as employers are pulling back on pay rises Increases expected to be more modest in 2023 but failure to negotiate will generally see you underpaidThu Mar 16 2023 - 12:00
Scent-sampling subscription puts expensive designer perfumes within reachSimpleScents is an affordable way for consumers to get their hands on a perfume they want to try out without paying for a full bottle, says founder Niall BrennanThu Mar 16 2023 - 05:00
