Out to lunch: Get your caffeine Fixx delivered to your desk
Sandra O’Connell welcomes the return of an old favourite and checks out some new options for exec snacking and getaways
Business Ireland Special Report
Business Ireland is a quarterly magazine that The Irish Times publishes in association with Dublin Chamber
SME grant ‘a key building block of Ireland’s solar strategy’ but do the figures stack up?
Phase two of SRESS is designed to provide support for community and SME renewable electricity projects
‘It’s not pens, it’s people’s wellbeing so it’s important to get right’
Despite recognising their responsibility, four in five employers are not investing in workplace mental health supports
Autumn workwear: Tailored suiting is back – roomy for her, slim for him
Blouses are ruffling feathers in the office this season too, though the key trend piece is the wide-shouldered jacket
Everything at AbbVie is ultimately to help patients. Professional development is a bonus
Culture of support, mentoring and leadership development is strong at pharma company whose shared goal is delivering better medicine
National Enterprise Hub a one-stop-shop for business support
New resource is designed to make it easier for entrepreneurs to access grants, funding, loans and expert advice
Designing tailored IoT solutions to meet evolving business needs
Three Ireland has moved beyond IoT connectivity to helping customers to change their business models to take advantage of the opportunities the technology presents
Small companies have an edge when it comes to embedding a wellness culture
A big organisation can have a programme that seems impressive but if overwork, bullying and harassment are rife, who’s going to go to that yoga class?
Benefit in kind rules have dented the value of a company car, unless it’s an EV
BIK rules have made company cars less of a perk and more of a bill but certain electric vehicles present good value for money
The Lighter Side: For Soothing Solutions CEO it all stems from sales
Healthcare company co-founder Sinéad Crowther is old school when it comes to cash and photos
How the hybrid working landscape is changing yet again
A balance between employer needs and employee expectations is still seen as important, with 40-60 per cent in-office attendance now the norm for many organisations
Devil is in the detail of delayed pension auto-enrolment scheme
Employers will welcome the extra time the scheme’s postponement offers but they urgently need to grapple with its complexities
London highlights: Make the most of a business trip to the UK capital
Accessibility and a wealth of options make London a great place to combine business with culture and fun
Investment in workplace wellness ‘absolutely pays off’
There are a good reasons why wellbeing at work offerings are no longer tokenistic and global spend in the sector is projected to reach €85bn by 2026
Health tech: Smart mirror on the wall, who’s the fittest of them all?
Gadgets that promise to make you healthier if not wealthier this autumn
Gender pension gap a significant challenge for women in Ireland
AIB figures show female participation in the labour market has surged, yet the gender pension gap persists
EirGrid leading the way as a sincere and committed biodiversity actor
EirGrid embeds biodiversity into how it works, reducing impacts on nature and restoring it where possible
Out to lunch: Cones to go and scones with clotted cream
Ingenious tips for daytime dining – which doesn’t even have to mean lunch
The great green debate: Will pushback win out over sustainability?
Does an increasingly vocal political and business backlash risk derailing the drive towards a greener future?
Sustainable loans offer a green path to growth for small businesses
The Growth and Sustainability Loan Scheme makes it easier for SMEs to get low-cost, flexible finance
Paving the way for a greener future in the agri sector
Farmers are open to adopting environmentally and economically sustainable practices, especially when given the right supports
EV costs are coming down while ranges are going up
You don’t need to wait for the ‘magic bullet’ of a cheap electric car — they’re already here. Neil Briscoe reports
Destination Barcelona: What to do when you’ve sealed the deal
Consistently ranked among the conference capitals of the world, Barcelona has plenty to offer outside of business settings
Summer styles: Look cool at work, whether on screen or in person
Online and in the office, summer is for showcasing light and colourful fashion with confidence, writes Kathleen O’Callaghan
Team-building trips your employees will never forget
Overseas trips, including to sporting events, are increasingly popular for corporate entertainment and team building
A UCD Smurfit School programme at a time and place suitable for you
UCD Smurfit Graduate School of Business now also offers its MSc in Management as an online programme
It’s crucial to maintain Ireland’s advanced manufacturing advantage
We must be ambitious and nimble to stay competitive, says the head of a research centre that’s at the cutting edge of digital analysis in materials processing
Chamber’s challenge to help build a vibrant, competitive Dublin
Dublin Chamber president Siobhan O’Shea speaks about her career and her ambitions for the year ahead
Why AI holds the key to accelerating the drug discovery process
As biopharma’s big hitters focus on AI for drug development, Ireland is well placed to be a world leader
It takes a thief... How AI is being used by and against fraudsters
Artificial intelligence is being exploited by criminals, while playing a bigger role in businesses’ fight against them
Is this the end of the great remote and hybrid working experiment?
A shift in attitudes on Covid-era working arrangements means we’re all back in the office, more or less
The Lighter Side: Musicals, Dalkey and a glass of vino on the Thames
Julie Ennis is CEO, corporate services and energy & resources – UK & Ireland, at Sodexo
Does generative AI threaten or turbocharge SMEs?
Small business owners are increasingly reaping the benefits of GenAI but there are concerns too
Can AI be trusted? Yes, but bear in mind that it doesn’t think like us
The costs of generative artificial intelligence won’t outweigh its benefits when we take its limitations into account
How AI is transforming the way we drive and what we drive
University students’ favourite essay aid is coming to vehicle design studios, assembly lines and dashboards – fast
Resilient Irish M&A market looks set to maintain its edge in 2024
Mergers and acquisitions held up comparatively well in 2023 and early signs are for another strong year
For small firms a little debt need not be such a big deal
Smaller companies in financial distress should seek advice on repayment and restructuring options
Spring fashion: Sunshine shades shoulder navy and grey out of the way
Bold prints and strong colours herald the return to office working so get set to make an entrance
How flexible, more efficient networks meet high bandwidth demands
SD-WAN spells a route out of network congestion for businesses, as Three Ireland’s Karl McDermott explains
Electric car sales are stalling in Ireland – what’s to be done?
Demand for EVs has slipped, just when we need to be reducing our carbon emissions
Out to lunch: A couple of chars and some upcycled brewers’ grain
Sandra O’Connell checks out some innovative additions to the lunch on-the-run circuit
Door is open for fintech to flourish but innovation needs more support
Could a regulatory sandbox help Ireland’s fintech sector to take better advantage of open banking?
Office wear for wintertime that’s stylish, practical and eco-friendly
You need to be covered for all weathers these days so think functional, fashionable and sustainable
Credit unions are for people, communities, hope and inclusivity
David Malone, chief executive of the Irish League of Credit Unions, talks about his passions and influences
Executive cars: seven of the best for 2024
These are cars for people with serious drive, and will keep pace with benefit-in-kind rules
Time is of the essence in developing medicines – we need to get faster
Pharmaceutical company AbbVie has a laser focus on identifying opportunities to speed up medicine development
Cracking Christmas hotel, dining and shopping options in Ireland
Check out our pick of festive hotel packages, eating-out offers and Christmas markets
What do you get the techie who has it all for Christmas? An upgrade
‘Tis the season to tee up a pressie for the tech geek in your life – here are some tips for avoiding the tat
SFI lab certification scheme aims to incentivise sustainable research
The Science Foundation Ireland pilot programme encourages resource-intensive laboratories to go green
Could battery classics be the way forward for business motoring?
Vintage company cars have BIK benefits but while e-classic conversions make environmental sense the figures don’t add up net zero
Picture perfect Bruges worth a weekend or a day trip from Brussels
An hour from Belgium’s capital, Bruges has plenty to offer visitors and a certain film lends it Irish links
Tax regime has helped set the scene for film, TV and gaming success
Talent, skills and studio space are not the only factors in Ireland becoming a production power house
New diploma will help meet the aviation finance sector’s talent needs
UCD’s Diploma in Aviation Finance further enhances Ireland’s world-leading role in aviation leasing
Euro 2028 figures hard to predict but Ireland is playing the long game
Although windfall projections have been criticised, with big sporting events winning isn’t all that counts
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