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Keeping employees well at work

Keeping employees well at work

Initiatives designed to promote staff happiness and wellbeing have been pioneered by US companies

Thu Nov 24 2016 - 00:00
US firms in battle for Irish talent

US firms in battle for Irish talent

American multinationals are at the forefront when it comes to attracting and retaining good staff

Thu Nov 24 2016 - 00:00
LinkedIn and Symantec initiatives helping parent employees succeed

LinkedIn and Symantec initiatives helping parent employees succeed

Companies set the bar when it comes to offering their staff a healthy work-life balance

Thu Nov 24 2016 - 00:00
How the funding landscape is driving future growth

How the funding landscape is driving future growth

Enterprise Ireland’s investments services division is an invaluable weapon when scaling up internationally

Fri Nov 18 2016 - 10:00
Teaching through technology – 21st-century appliance of science

Teaching through technology – 21st-century appliance of science

Teachers say aim is to demystify technology and provide skills now required

Fri Nov 11 2016 - 13:59
Forging leadership for a post-Brexit future

Forging leadership for a post-Brexit future

For Enterprise Ireland, building leadership capacity is a crucial weapon in the war for talent ahead

Fri Nov 11 2016 - 01:00
Technology skills are crucial for 21st-century students

Technology skills are crucial for 21st-century students

Education now increasingly encompasses classes in handling digital content

Sun Nov 06 2016 - 15:19
Enterprise Ireland’s ‘Lean’ scheme builds a competitive edge

Enterprise Ireland’s ‘Lean’ scheme builds a competitive edge

As businesses cope with the fallout from the Brexit vote, a renewed emphasis on competitiveness is advised

Fri Nov 04 2016 - 06:00
€30 million in sales expected at RDS homes and interiors event

€30 million in sales expected at RDS homes and interiors event

Over 25,000 visitors are expected to attend the Permanent TSB Ideal Home Show over the October bank holiday weekend

Sat Oct 22 2016 - 08:00
Getting to grips with changing landscape

Getting to grips with changing landscape

Workers can no longer expect to have a job for life and a guaranteed retirement income

Tue Oct 18 2016 - 03:56
Learning pension lessons from Australia and the UK

Learning pension lessons from Australia and the UK

Planning for income for your ‘third act’ the greatest priority

Tue Oct 18 2016 - 00:00
We’re living longer, so pension planning is even more important

We’re living longer, so pension planning is even more important

Realisation is dawning that pensions are not going to be as large as they need to be

Tue Oct 18 2016 - 00:00
Pension membership in the UK at a high but Australia shows the way

Pension membership in the UK at a high but Australia shows the way

Automatic enrolment is estimated to have brought an additional six million people to pension membership in Britain

Tue Oct 18 2016 - 00:00
Counting pension cover as part of a job benefits package

Counting pension cover as part of a job benefits package

As jobs for life die out, a new workplace approach to pensions is needed

Tue Oct 18 2016 - 00:00
The house that a Sligo couple built – from clay and straw

The house that a Sligo couple built – from clay and straw

Architect Féile Butler and husband Colin Ritchie use ancient building material, cob

Sat Oct 15 2016 - 00:00
Eight car free Irish breaks

Eight car free Irish breaks

Eight weekend trips for motorists who’d prefer to explore Ireland by bus or train

Sat Oct 01 2016 - 00:00

Insuring against cyber crime makes business sense

Cyber security insurance ranges from mobile phone cover to reputation risk

Fri Sept 30 2016 - 00:00
Extensive reach of cybercriminals continues to grow

Extensive reach of cybercriminals continues to grow

Areas of concern are national security, personal and sensitive information

Fri Sept 30 2016 - 00:00
Building your home, one mistake at a time

Building your home, one mistake at a time

There’s a steep learning curve when you’re building or carrying out a big refurb. People who have lived through it describe what they did – and what they’d do next time

Fri Sept 23 2016 - 06:30
Money talks: how to choose the right financial adviser

Money talks: how to choose the right financial adviser

In the market for a wealth manager? There are some questions you’ll want answered first

Fri Sept 23 2016 - 00:00
Private wealth management no longer the preserve of the rich

Private wealth management no longer the preserve of the rich

Retirement planning and the low-interest-rate environment are driving demand for impartial investment advice

Fri Sept 23 2016 - 00:00
Kick the dog off the sofa, and 14 more tips for an allergy-proof home

Kick the dog off the sofa, and 14 more tips for an allergy-proof home

Vacuum the beds and tile the bathroom; banish animals and box away teddies; take carpets up and curtains down. If someone you live with suffers allergies, you need to take a ruthless approach to dust, dander, pollen and mould

Fri Sept 02 2016 - 08:00
Approved retirement funds offer more choice but more risk

Approved retirement funds offer more choice but more risk

Unlike annuities, ARFs remain under control of employees and their estates

Sat Aug 27 2016 - 01:00
Retiring later is only one way to plug shortfall

Retiring later is only one way to plug shortfall

By 2050 there could be less than two people employed for every retired person

Sat Aug 27 2016 - 01:00
Why talk about personal finance has turned to talk of ‘financial wellness’

Why talk about personal finance has turned to talk of ‘financial wellness’

A financial wellness programme looks at ways for the various cohorts and demographics in the workplace to better manage their benefits

Sat Aug 27 2016 - 01:00
Last-minute summer  activities for the kids

Last-minute summer activities for the kids

From camping to kayaking, here are ideas to keep the kids happy before back to school

Sat Aug 06 2016 - 05:45
How to become an interior designer

How to become an interior designer

It’s never too late – or too early – to think of a career in interior design. Just be prepared to work hard and for little or no reward until you become established

Fri Aug 05 2016 - 10:00
Wanted: more qualified PhD students for life sciences

Wanted: more qualified PhD students for life sciences

Ireland is getting the med-tech investment. What it needs are graduates to fill the jobs

Thu Jul 28 2016 - 00:00
Life sciences: challenge for pharma is to make the medicines of the future

Life sciences: challenge for pharma is to make the medicines of the future

Ireland is a top location for pharmaceutical investment – but there is no room for complacency

Thu Jul 28 2016 - 00:00
How to make your guests feel at home ... but not for too long

How to make your guests feel at home ... but not for too long

Empty the wardrobe, clear the clutter, edit the photographs and go to enough trouble to ensure one-night comfort. Here are our dos and don’ts of staying over – for hosts and guests

Sat Jul 23 2016 - 06:00
Ten reasons to take Route 66 to Santa Monica

Ten reasons to take Route 66 to Santa Monica

The Californian city combines a great beach holiday with all the fun of the fair

Sat Jul 23 2016 - 01:00
‘Meitheal mentality’

‘Meitheal mentality’

American chamber chief Mark Redmond cites a ‘can-do’ attitude and community spirit as key to Ireland’s popularity with US companies

Fri Jul 01 2016 - 01:00
Irish start-ups dream of US investors

Irish start-ups dream of US investors

Attracting US investors is the dream of many Irish start-ups

Thu Jun 30 2016 - 09:40
Workplace of the future will be caring and sharing

Workplace of the future will be caring and sharing

Listening and honest feedback cited as the mark of a good organisation

Fri Jun 10 2016 - 00:00
Companies on to a winner by treating employees as if they were elite athletes

Companies on to a winner by treating employees as if they were elite athletes

If healthy athletes are part of your team you are more likely to win

Fri Jun 10 2016 - 00:00
Kildare living: Two sides of selling properties

Kildare living: Two sides of selling properties

Demand for busy commuter towns greater than for more rural towns further south

Thu Jun 09 2016 - 00:00
Kildare living: Building picks up in north of county

Kildare living: Building picks up in north of county

‘Reasonable movement on the new homes side’

Thu Jun 09 2016 - 00:00
Wexford Living: Sales activity falls as prices increase

Wexford Living: Sales activity falls as prices increase

The market is picking up in the Wexford area but there is still a shortage of well-priced townhouses

Thu Jun 02 2016 - 05:00
Wexford Living: Holiday homes starting from €70,000

Wexford Living: Holiday homes starting from €70,000

Character cottages are rare, but bargains can still be found

Thu Jun 02 2016 - 05:00
Weford Living: Three to buy

Weford Living: Three to buy

A farmhouse, a seaside residence and a modernist villa

Thu Jun 02 2016 - 04:33
Wexford Living: Woodland manor on 154 acres for €3.75m

Wexford Living: Woodland manor on 154 acres for €3.75m

Georgian Borleagh Manor also has a courtyard, guesthouse and staff cottage

Thu Jun 02 2016 - 04:00
Humdrum honeymoon? Here are some alternatives for happy couples

Humdrum honeymoon? Here are some alternatives for happy couples

Couch-surfing, festivals, a UFO house, and LGBT-friendly hotels – kick off the sandals and have a truly memorable honeymoon

Sat May 14 2016 - 03:30
Ireland now a world leader in medtech

Ireland now a world leader in medtech

Nine of top 10 pharmaceutical firms in the world located here

Thu May 12 2016 - 06:00
Making healthcare mobile

Making healthcare mobile

Health is going mobile

Thu May 12 2016 - 06:00
Barbecues: best places to cook out around the country

Barbecues: best places to cook out around the country

All ready to fire up the summer barbie? Go beyond the balcony or back garden and seek out some of the best spots around the country to get your cook on

Sat Apr 30 2016 - 07:00
Corporate finance an employee’s market

Corporate finance an employee’s market

Sector has seen an upswing, with companies beefing up their staff levels

Fri Apr 29 2016 - 06:00
IPOs stall amid market fears

IPOs stall amid market fears

Firms sheltering from volatility and waiting for conditions to improve, says expert

Fri Apr 29 2016 - 06:00
Increase in private equity activity among Irish firms

Increase in private equity activity among Irish firms

Obelisk latest in series of firms to secure investment from funds operating here

Fri Apr 29 2016 - 06:00
Ireland’s  10 best parks  for adventure and activity

Ireland’s 10 best parks for adventure and activity

From Killarney to Lough Key to the Burren to Glendalough, here are the places to walk, bike, camp or picnic

Sat Apr 23 2016 - 03:22
Rise up and go for the Easter holidays

Rise up and go for the Easter holidays

With the kids on a three-week break this Easter, there areplenty of activities around the country to stave off boredom ... and rebellion

Sat Mar 19 2016 - 05:00
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