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‘The last thing anyone needs is an email from their boss at midnight. It shows no consideration’

‘The last thing anyone needs is an email from their boss at midnight. It shows no consideration’

Companies need to formalise arrangements to ensure the blurred line between work and personal lives during Covid is not institutionalised

Thu Aug 10 2023 - 20:02
Nuálach Automation: tailor-made solutions for repetitive tasks and physical strains

Nuálach Automation: tailor-made solutions for repetitive tasks and physical strains

Company looks to use best-in-class software, technology and equipment and combine them in a bespoke way to give customers best value

Thu Aug 10 2023 - 05:00
Fighting fire with fortitude: How one Irish company overcame a devastating blaze

Fighting fire with fortitude: How one Irish company overcame a devastating blaze

Glenisk is a classic example of a business rising from the ashes with the help of staff, customers and stakeholders

Mon Aug 07 2023 - 05:00
An Irishwoman in Côte d’Ivoire: ‘I love being able to stop at the coconut vendor on the way home’

An Irishwoman in Côte d’Ivoire: ‘I love being able to stop at the coconut vendor on the way home’

Wild Geese Dr Jane Feehan, Côte d’Ivoire

Sun Aug 06 2023 - 07:00
GAAWorks jobs network aims to ‘combat rural depopulation’

GAAWorks jobs network aims to ‘combat rural depopulation’

New Innovator: Former Cavan footballer Kevin Meehan and two friends came up with concept for employment platform during the pandemic

Fri Aug 04 2023 - 08:02
How to navigate the workplace relationship minefield

How to navigate the workplace relationship minefield

Office romances are inevitable, but can cause havoc for staff and companies if things go wrong

Fri Jul 28 2023 - 05:00
Wearable wellness device can help with cognitive impairment and long Covid

Wearable wellness device can help with cognitive impairment and long Covid

Entry-level helmet costs under €3,000 and designed for use at home and in clinical settings

Thu Jul 27 2023 - 06:00
‘Singapore has the busyness of a big city but it is less stressful than others’

‘Singapore has the busyness of a big city but it is less stressful than others’

Wild Geese: Dr Jennifer Greene, Singapore

Fri Jul 21 2023 - 05:00
How Dropbox got smart about hybrid work

How Dropbox got smart about hybrid work

The tech group operates a studio space in Dublin where people can meet in person, on average once per week

Fri Jul 21 2023 - 05:00
New Innovator: Vyra allows companies to train large numbers of staff in sustainability awareness at the same time

New Innovator: Vyra allows companies to train large numbers of staff in sustainability awareness at the same time

Sustainability training platform helps corporates accelerate their journey to net zero

Thu Jul 20 2023 - 05:00
Anxiety in the workplace: ‘I see it in CEOs and in young people starting and everywhere in between’

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 best

Fri Jul 14 2023 - 05:00
Cork couple behind Terra Ignis go wild on gut-friendly drinks and condiments

Cork couple behind Terra Ignis go wild on gut-friendly drinks and condiments

Linda O’Flynn and Ivo Duarte got their business up and running with less than €5,000

Thu Jul 13 2023 - 05:00
You don’t need to be artistic to work in the creative arts sector

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 humming

Fri Jul 07 2023 - 05:00
Repurposing surplus concrete to help save the planet

Repurposing surplus concrete to help save the planet

Crushed concrete boosts crop productivity and removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere turning it into a stable bicarbonate ion

Thu Jul 06 2023 - 05:00
Headhunters not the best choice for those making big career moves

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 useful

Fri Jun 30 2023 - 05:00
Cookie Dó makes it easy to try your hand at home baking

Cookie Dó makes it easy to try your hand at home baking

Streamlining production and packaging helps pandemic-inspired business tap consumer market

Thu Jun 29 2023 - 05:00
Companies wandering blindly in a world of hybrid work

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 teams

Fri Jun 23 2023 - 05:00
Irish company aims to be Airbnb of electric vehicle charging

Irish company aims to be Airbnb of electric vehicle charging

GoPlugable will allow homeowners to rent out EV chargers to drivers who need to top up vehicles

Thu Jun 22 2023 - 05:15
Employers have begun to reassert control but hybrid working is here to stay

Employers have begun to reassert control but hybrid working is here to stay

Top 1000: Great hybrid experiment isn’t over but changing shape as companies find their feet post-pandemic

Wed Jun 21 2023 - 06:30
Students see self-confidence as vital skill to be built up during their course

Students see self-confidence as vital skill to be built up during their course

More targeted shorter courses may be better suited to the rapidly changing business environment

Fri Jun 16 2023 - 05:00
Can QR codes lead the way to sustainable fashion? Three Trinity graduates believe so

Can QR codes lead the way to sustainable fashion? Three Trinity graduates believe so

The three founders of Ecode want to empower sustainability conscious consumers to make better choices

Thu Jun 15 2023 - 05:00
A second life in Vancouver: ‘I made the decision to get away from any potential downward spiral into addiction’

A second life in Vancouver: ‘I made the decision to get away from any potential downward spiral into addiction’

Wild Geese: Steve Mooney, Vancouver

Fri Jun 09 2023 - 05:00
Top accountant proves there is more than one way to climb a career ladder

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

Identifying obesity-related health issues before they become critical

New Innovator: MetHealth

Thu Jun 08 2023 - 05:00
Managers struggle to help staff with mental health legacy of pandemic

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 exists

Fri Jun 02 2023 - 05:00
‘The hotel is one of two buildings of note in Warsaw not destroyed during the war’

‘The hotel is one of two buildings of note in Warsaw not destroyed during the war’

Wild Geese: Aidan Dempsey, Warsaw

Fri 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’

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 service

Thu Jun 01 2023 - 06:00
Pressure building to get employees back to the office more of the time

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 both

Sun May 28 2023 - 05:00
UCD spin-out leading the charge in 3D printing technology

UCD spin-out leading the charge in 3D printing technology

Breakthrough overcomes durability issue, allowing companies to manufacture lightweight, customised, high-strength parts efficiently and in a cost-effective way

Thu May 25 2023 - 05:00
A career trajectory into the business of low Earth orbit satellites

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 LeoLabs

Fri May 19 2023 - 05:00
Making the workplace more accessible for adults with intellectual disabilities

Making the workplace more accessible for adults with intellectual disabilities

Assistiv uses technology to help workers complete tasks and promote inclusivity in the workplace

Thu May 18 2023 - 05:00
Working from home can make you a better sleeper - and a healthier, more productive worker

Working from home can make you a better sleeper - and a healthier, more productive worker

The brain is ‘cleaned’ by sleep, offloading the amyloid data implicated in Alzheimer’s

Sun May 14 2023 - 05:25
‘We’re genuinely interested in our guests and want to learn how to delight them’

‘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 York

Fri May 12 2023 - 05:00
The banker and the butcher who have given ginger beer a taste makeover

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 Zingibeer

Thu May 11 2023 - 05:00
‘I went over with two suitcases and the rest is history’

‘I went over with two suitcases and the rest is history’

Wild Geese: Elaine Martin, Billericay, Essex

Fri May 05 2023 - 05:00
Company culture is more important than money to many job seekers

Company culture is more important than money to many job seekers

A company’s true values - ‘what happens when nobody is watching’ - is a deciding factor for many potential employees

Fri May 05 2023 - 05:00
Using memories to comfort and communicate with family members who have dementia

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 needs

Thu May 04 2023 - 05:00
The dwindling shelf life of labour skills is concerning - but never underestimate the power of informal learning

The dwindling shelf life of labour skills is concerning - but never underestimate the power of informal learning

To 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 builders

Digital toolkit takes the pain out of project management for smaller builders

New Innovator: Trave

Thu Apr 27 2023 - 05:00
‘My job is not in the detail. It’s providing the North Star for the organisation’

‘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 DC

Fri Apr 21 2023 - 05:00
Why smaller men earn less and how the first letter of your surname can help win that job

Why smaller men earn less and how the first letter of your surname can help win that job

Behavioural economics offers insights into the quirks of the workplace, including whether working from home really works for the employee

Fri Apr 21 2023 - 05:00
City-grown botanicals add a flavour twist to modern spirits

City-grown botanicals add a flavour twist to modern spirits

Stillgarden Distillery overcame initial difficulties at the onset of the pandemic, and now employs 11 people producing its range of gins, vodkas and aperitifs

Thu Apr 20 2023 - 05:00
Recruitment focus moving from qualifications to skills

Recruitment focus moving from qualifications to skills

Skills-first HR puts building skillsets ahead of hiring for specific jobs as organisations face prolonged and chronic skills shortages

Fri Apr 14 2023 - 05:00
‘In a way, my old dream of becoming an astronaut sort of came true’

‘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 tech

Fri Apr 14 2023 - 05:00
Software tool helps creatives to maximise their billable hours

Software tool helps creatives to maximise their billable hours

Scopey, founded by Jenna Farrell and Gill Laging, helps service providers get paid fairly for the amount of time they spend on a job

Thu Apr 13 2023 - 05:00
Why do so few women reach the top ranks of financial services?

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 boards

Fri Apr 07 2023 - 05:00
Miniature implantable pump treats advanced stage heart failure

Miniature implantable pump treats advanced stage heart failure

Pumpinheart technology developed by RSCI may improve outlook and treatment options for patients

Thu Apr 06 2023 - 05:00
Your manager has a bigger impact on your mental health than your therapist or GP

Your manager has a bigger impact on your mental health than your therapist or GP

Recent research says managers have great impact on people’s mental health than their therapist or doctor and equal to that of their partner

Fri Mar 31 2023 - 05:00
Wild Geese: ‘The Languedoc reminds me of Ireland in many ways’

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 France

Fri Mar 31 2023 - 05:00
Kerry start-up aims for slice of lucrative pet supplements market

Kerry start-up aims for slice of lucrative pet supplements market

Founder says company’s upfront commitment to sustainability has put it on the radar of big brand retailers conscious of their carbon footprint

Thu Mar 30 2023 - 05:00
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