Work

The surprising science of quitting: ‘Most of us are one event away from leaving our job’

From failure to a promotion, there are a number of reasons why we resign – even though we probably should stay put

‘Recognition of prior learning opened a door I didn’t know existed’

Because of my aviation background, I was able to gain advanced entry into an honours degree, with exemptions from modules where I could demonstrate competence

Solicitor claims he was ‘firefighting’ as staff left over being denied working from home

Workplace Relations Commission told employee was let go after a proper redundancy process

How to finance your postgraduate degree

Financial supports are in place for recent graduates and mature students alike

Career changers: The Irish professionals who have gone back to college

Changing direction at any stage of your working life can be challenging but highly rewarding

The grooming gap: do women’s investments in hair and clothing pay dividends at work?

Good grooming is good for business but, from a cost point of view, women spend hundreds to thousands more euro than men each year

Thinking of doing an EMBA? ‘My advice is simple: grab the opportunity with both hands’

In a mid-management role, I saw the Executive MBA as the perfect accelerator to a senior position

‘I worked ‘cash in hand’ for years. Will I qualify for the full State pension?’

Work Q&A: How will the changes affect us?

Six things to consider before embarking on a postgraduate course

Working towards a postgraduate qualification requires careful thought and understanding of motivation and long-term goals

What employment opportunities are available in the current economic climate?

Further engagement with education can open doors for diversification into other areas of economic activity

‘The same week my youngest started junior infants, I started an executive MBA’

I didn’t just want to get better at what I already did - I wanted to understand how everything fits together: strategy, finance, operations and leadership

MBA courses in Ireland: A guide to some of the most popular options

Many factors play a part in deciding which programme best suits your needs and expectations

What to consider when deciding on a postgraduate course in Ireland or abroad

From PhDs to master’s, research programmes or taught: we look at the types of courses available and where you can source further information

You don’t have to do a master’s: alternatives to traditional postgrad pathways

From microcredentials to Moocs, here is a quick guide to some of the faster, cheaper and more flexible education routes

Lionel Jospin, architect of 35-hour work week, dies aged 88

Former French prime minister re-established credibility for country’s Socialist Party after bribery and fraud scandals

Cancer patient awarded €20,000 at WRC over cut to hours by marina operator

Employee says company no longer wanted her as the ‘face’ of the firm as tumour treatment affected her appearance

What are your options? A selection of postgraduate courses

From brewing and distilling to supply chain management, a wide range of postgrad study options is available

Dip in recruitment less stark here than in other European markets, jobs data shows

Ireland had highest level of remote job postings offered in January, says LinkedIn

Is a plumbing career the answer to surviving AI?

Skilled trades regarded as safe from automation but still face social resistance

‘Returning to education as a working parent is daunting’

If you are studying something in an area you enjoy, it makes it a lot easier. Just remember to prioritise time for yourself and family

‘My body was worn out’: Migrant worker in Ireland got two weeks’ holidays over two years

Cases of ‘severe exploitation’ are ‘routine’ under general employment permit system, Migrant Rights Centre of Ireland says

Turning plastic waste into design furniture in the heart of Africa

Wild Geese: Evanna Lyons, Tanzania

Google says former employee trying to ‘sully’ tech giant’s name in race bias claim

Worker alleges racial discrimination in its performance management processes

Dublin Business School ordered to pay lecturer €104,000 by Labour Court

Employee dismissed for logging into his college email account from Iran

McGrath wades into politically fraught tax waters

Proposed ‘EU Inc’ reforms expected to meet resistance from national finance ministries

McGrath proposes EU plan to ‘harmonise’ some national rules around tax and insolvency

European Commission pitches scheme to allow for businesses to be set up or wound down quickly and inexpensively on EU-wide basis

‘I returned to work after maternity leave and was issued with a notice of redundancy’

Work Q&A: I was told by HR there was a vacancy and it was being held for me. But this has been filled. Is this legal?

‘It’s not just a male industry’: The young women changing farming stereotypes

In classrooms, lecture halls and on TikTok feeds, the picture is starting to shift as young Irish women narrate the vocation in real time

The clay shooter turned tailor and our ‘lame duck’ remote working legislation

The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business desk

Intravenous foods and medicines: ‘A long way from milking cows or walking the crops’

Wild Geese: Declan O’Brien, London

Have your say: Are you experiencing bullying in the workplace?

Are you working in a fear-based environment? We have expert advice

Bullies in the workplace: Are you working in a fear-based environment?

If silence is safer than speaking up, you might be working in a fear-based work environment but what can you do about it?

Employer expectations on pay increases lower for coming year – CIPD survey

Flexible and hybrid working are becoming even more important tools as housing crisis makes it harder to attract and retain staff

Median household income in Ireland passes €60,000 for first time

While incomes rose, the proportion of people at risk of poverty also moved higher, CSO says

‘I want to move to part-time due to a lack of childcare options. Should my employer allow this?’

Work Q&A: I’m nervous about asking to move part-time, as it might not be looked upon favourably. Are there other options?

Retrofit targets missed and a new series on how to invest

Business Today: The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business desk

Employers won’t be ‘penalised’ as Ireland to miss deadline to introduce pay transparency law

The June 7th deadline for EU directive will be missed with new law to be implemented on a ‘phased basis’

Markets dive overnight and banks launch new instant payments service Zippay

The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business desk

Carlowman in France: ‘Having kids makes you think about the kind of world you want’

Eamon O’Hara founded European network Ecolise, which supports community climate change projects

An Irish job hunter, a LinkedIn post and a fake recruiter scam

Hours after he informed his network he was open to new opportunities, a job offer came in that was uncanny match for his skill and experience

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