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Putting science and research at the heart of development

Putting science and research at the heart of development

Phytaphix’s range of nutritional supplements are scientifically natural

Thu Mar 31 2022 - 04:59
Burnout: ‘We’ve designed loveless jobs so we shouldn’t be surprised when people hate them’

Burnout: ‘We’ve designed loveless jobs so we shouldn’t be surprised when people hate them’

Finding ‘love’ in 20 per cent of your work will help avoid burnout

Fri Mar 25 2022 - 00:00
identifyHer aims to help women manage menopausal symptoms

identifyHer aims to help women manage menopausal symptoms

Start-up’s wearable provides data to create users an individual symptom management plan

Thu Mar 24 2022 - 05:14
Making remote and hybrid workplace models work is challenging

Making remote and hybrid workplace models work is challenging

Firms must align commercial imperatives with possible conflicting employee preferences

Fri Mar 18 2022 - 00:00
Field of Vision aims to bring football to life for the visually impaired fans

Field of Vision aims to bring football to life for the visually impaired fans

Start-up’s device provides fans with real-time experience of what’s happening on the pitch

Thu Mar 17 2022 - 05:47
Movement for four-day week gathering momentum in wake of pandemic

Movement for four-day week gathering momentum in wake of pandemic

Campaign for four-day-week seeks to increase ‘me time’ and maintain productivity

Fri Mar 11 2022 - 00:00
Tech advances enable scientists to be more thorough

Tech advances enable scientists to be more thorough

Super resolution imaging paves way for breakthroughs in treatments for many diseases

Thu Mar 10 2022 - 05:45
Employers need to listen to staff on return-to-office concerns

Employers need to listen to staff on return-to-office concerns

Before new working practices are set in stone firms need to be sure what workforce wants

Fri Mar 04 2022 - 05:00
Relevium: Making a joint effort to tackle knee osteoarthritis

Relevium: Making a joint effort to tackle knee osteoarthritis

The biopharma start-up has developed Hydrobloc, a cutting edge treatment for OA

Thu Mar 03 2022 - 06:00
Eliminating the need for painful removal of implants with biodegradable option

Eliminating the need for painful removal of implants with biodegradable option

US firm to manufacture its biodegradable contraceptive implants in Galway

Thu Mar 03 2022 - 05:14
Recruitment in life sciences sector widens search

Recruitment in life sciences sector widens search

Move towards valuing adaptable skills and culture fit over industry-specific experience

Fri Feb 25 2022 - 00:00
Reducing the charge you pay for a quick EV charge

Reducing the charge you pay for a quick EV charge

GoEve aims to transform global EV charging infrastructure by allowing multiple vehicles to be charged from a single power source

Thu Feb 24 2022 - 05:25
New business seeks to reward consumers for sharing their shopping habits

New business seeks to reward consumers for sharing their shopping habits

ProMotion gives brands clear insights into who exactly is buying their products

Thu Feb 24 2022 - 05:13
Remote work a key jobseeker demand as firms scrap over talent

Remote work a key jobseeker demand as firms scrap over talent

Irish candidates are being selective, and firms need to improve recruitment processes

Fri Feb 18 2022 - 00:00
Irish firm creates ‘electronic safety bubble’ for vulnerable on farms

Irish firm creates ‘electronic safety bubble’ for vulnerable on farms

Company aims to improve safety on farms with its wearable device and app

Thu Feb 17 2022 - 05:55
Workplace interruptions raise stress and error levels and lower productivity

Workplace interruptions raise stress and error levels and lower productivity

Report says 581 hours per person are being lost annually due to distractions at a cost of $34,448 per person

Fri Feb 11 2022 - 00:00
The smart belt that encourages good posture during exercise and in the office

The smart belt that encourages good posture during exercise and in the office

BackAware is like having a physiotherapist supervising your exercise sessions, says founder

Thu Feb 10 2022 - 05:54
Exit interviews – a tool for staff retention or just a waste of time?

Exit interviews – a tool for staff retention or just a waste of time?

Employers need to hear constructive criticism, but don’t go out with all guns blazing

Fri Feb 04 2022 - 05:00
AR start-up brings history, education and entertainment to life

AR start-up brings history, education and entertainment to life

New Innovators: Imvizar

Thu Feb 03 2022 - 03:54
Remote working has clear benefits – but there are challenges

Remote working has clear benefits – but there are challenges

Virtual-first working is here to stay but a new type of smart management is key

Fri Jan 28 2022 - 00:00
Rapid DNA test cuts time to detect potentially fatal Legionella bacteria

Rapid DNA test cuts time to detect potentially fatal Legionella bacteria

Testing kit detects extremely low levels and multiple species of Legionella in single test

Thu Jan 27 2022 - 05:44
‘Help your employees find purpose or watch them leave’

‘Help your employees find purpose or watch them leave’

Pandemic has led to many workers re-evaluating their relationships with their jobs

Fri Jan 21 2022 - 05:00
Using AI to ensure children’s shoes are a perfect fit

Using AI to ensure children’s shoes are a perfect fit

Alan Power’s SizeWise aims to make shopping online for footwear far more efficient

Thu Jan 20 2022 - 05:27
Aran knits for dogs, mystery tours and fashionable kit for horse riders

Aran knits for dogs, mystery tours and fashionable kit for horse riders

Start-ups with innovative, market-ready ideas

Thu Jan 20 2022 - 05:23
Fifteen companies shortlisted for Irish Times Innovation Awards

Fifteen companies shortlisted for Irish Times Innovation Awards

Shortlisted companies in five categories including sustainability and new frontiers

Thu Jan 20 2022 - 05:22
What’s behind the post-festive slump? A bit more than ‘Blue Monday’

What’s behind the post-festive slump? A bit more than ‘Blue Monday’

Managing mood is key to staying motivated as Covid disruption marks its second anniversary

Fri Jan 14 2022 - 00:00
Irish Times Innovation Awards: Six companies on the shortlist

Irish Times Innovation Awards: Six companies on the shortlist

From health innovators to manufacturing pioneers, here are some of the contenders

Thu Jan 13 2022 - 05:00
Why Zooming out in favour of voice calls can be more effective

Why Zooming out in favour of voice calls can be more effective

Pandemic move to video calls blunts subtlety and can add to stress

Fri Jan 07 2022 - 05:00
Da Silly Heads: taking a sensible approach to mental heath advocacy

Da Silly Heads: taking a sensible approach to mental heath advocacy

The co-founders want to bring mental health out of the closet and put a human face on it

Fri Dec 17 2021 - 05:00
‘Movement crisis’: Getting children to be physically active in digital world

‘Movement crisis’: Getting children to be physically active in digital world

MoveAhead platform seeks to overcome sedentary nature of modern childhood

Thu Dec 16 2021 - 05:00
Home delivered salad starter kits a fresh and engaging idea

Home delivered salad starter kits a fresh and engaging idea

GrowBoxes, the unique employee engagement initiative, took root during the pandemic

Fri Dec 10 2021 - 05:00
Irish businesses must embrace reduced-hours work or lose talent

Irish businesses must embrace reduced-hours work or lose talent

Reduced-load working is a way to retain staff while letting them stay on the career ladder

Fri Dec 03 2021 - 05:00
Workplace bereavements: how employers can support their staff

Workplace bereavements: how employers can support their staff

Death affects most people at some time in their working lives, yet it rarely gets talked about

Fri Nov 26 2021 - 05:00
New home-based voice therapy for those with Parkinson’s disease

New home-based voice therapy for those with Parkinson’s disease

Teleatherapy is an app-based service monitored by clinicians

Thu Nov 25 2021 - 05:00
Entrepreneur Donal Daly takes on his biggest challenge yet – climate change

Entrepreneur Donal Daly takes on his biggest challenge yet – climate change

‘The planet is burning and someone has to fix it’

Fri Nov 19 2021 - 05:00
Making better use of data vital to corporate resilience

Making better use of data vital to corporate resilience

Resilient firms have clearly expressed strategy and use it to make timely, smart decisions

Fri Nov 12 2021 - 05:00
Breakthrough treatments for breathlessness and bone infections

Breakthrough treatments for breathlessness and bone infections

Breathlessness is a debilitating problem for hundreds of thousands of people worldwide yet the condition is often poorly managed

Thu Nov 11 2021 - 05:53
Dublin drinks start-up targets cocktails connoisseurs

Dublin drinks start-up targets cocktails connoisseurs

Craft Cocktails are hand-mixed and produced in Dublin using premium spirits

Thu Nov 11 2021 - 05:00
Irish companies still failing those with disabilities in work

Irish companies still failing those with disabilities in work

Even in organisations championing the inclusion agenda, only a few have targeted recruitment for those living with a disability

Fri Nov 05 2021 - 05:00
Pandemic pushes income protection and financial planning up the agenda

Pandemic pushes income protection and financial planning up the agenda

Expert advises people should start making active financial provision in their 30s

Fri Oct 29 2021 - 05:00
Unwind: The snack bar that encourages you to have a good night’s sleep

Unwind: The snack bar that encourages you to have a good night’s sleep

Deirdre Hynds has launched a range of sleep-friendly bars that help induce slumber

Thu Oct 28 2021 - 05:00
‘I never thought I’d like the country but turns out it’s exactly what I want’

‘I never thought I’d like the country but turns out it’s exactly what I want’

The pandemic has encouraged some workers to take the plunge and swap city for rural living

Fri Oct 22 2021 - 05:00
Are you on the path to burnout at work? Here are some steps you can take

Are you on the path to burnout at work? Here are some steps you can take

High performance at work doesn’t have to come at the expense of personal wellbeing

Fri Oct 15 2021 - 05:00
Rehab platform aims to keep injured athletes connected during recovery

Rehab platform aims to keep injured athletes connected during recovery

‘When I hit the milestone of my first run, I shared a post online. I was overwhelmed by the response’

Thu Oct 14 2021 - 05:00
The risks and rewards of networking within your own organisation

The risks and rewards of networking within your own organisation

Some managers may react badly if they discover someone has been cosying up to other departments

Fri Oct 08 2021 - 05:00
Tapping into the pool of skilled women looking to return to the workforce

Tapping into the pool of skilled women looking to return to the workforce

Less conventional hiring routes can pay dividends in a tight labour market

Fri Oct 01 2021 - 05:00
Gut health-related supplement aims to boost chances of pregnancy

Gut health-related supplement aims to boost chances of pregnancy

Nua Fertility founder believes healthy microbiome increases chances of conceiving

Thu Sept 30 2021 - 05:00
From home-like touches to acoustic pods: How the office is changing

From home-like touches to acoustic pods: How the office is changing

Creating a safe environment for returning workers is driving trends in office makeovers

Fri Sept 24 2021 - 05:00
Indian spice, a dollop of dairy and a modern twist: Irish distillers get experimental

Indian spice, a dollop of dairy and a modern twist: Irish distillers get experimental

The FoodWorks accelerator is helping Rebel City, Micil and Foxes Bow shake things up

Thu Sept 23 2021 - 05:45
Focus on positives about return to workplace – for your own good

Focus on positives about return to workplace – for your own good

Companies can help by offering programmes focusing on transition and adaptability

Fri Sept 17 2021 - 05:00
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