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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
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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
‘Men tend to get boosts while women face blockers’: Why are there so few female CEOs?
Poor succession planning and shareholder pressures have contributed to faltering growth in representation
Board games: when does your business need a board of directors and what’s the best structure?
There is a myth that boards are only for big public and private companies, like Ryanair and the domestic banks
Back taxes from gig economy workers and data centre attacks
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Accountant who quit after bosses investigated €152,000 ‘irregular’ spending loses WRC claim
Employee used company credit card at clothes shops and electronics retailers, hearing told
I felt I had no alternative but to resign following racist abuse from customers
Work Q&A: My concerns about racism, unequal treatment, and racist abuse from customers were consistently ignored
‘Never again answer that question’: How to negotiate your pay in the Irish jobs market
Better with Money with Aideen Finnegan: Financial literacy isn’t just about understanding jargon, it’s about security and independence
Why sisters should be doing it for themselves
The numbers show pay gaps are lower when the chief executive is a woman. Shame there are so few of them
Small talk is a powerful workplace asset, but can exclude new and diverse staff
Seemingly innocuous workplace small talk can go awry when leaders and team members forget to put themselves in a newcomer’s shoes
Aer Lingus flight attendant accused of reducing passenger to tears by not allowing use of toilet
Employee was ranking member of cabin crew on the plane
I have a highly respected degree but can’t get a decent job. AI might be the problem
Work Q&A: How can every single application be rejected?
Average Irish weekly earnings increase 3.1% to €1,011
The Garda has the highest average weekly earnings and average weekly paid hours in the public sector at €1,558.72 and 41.2 hours
M&S Ireland returns to profit despite stagnant fashion, home and beauty sales
Dramatic fall in exceptional charges the major factor behind swing from €8.8m loss to €18.7m profit
Most workers feel underpaid for their skills and contribution, Ictu survey shows
Women and young workers most likely to believe their remuneration is unfair
Selling Berlin: ‘Ryanair added extra flights at one stage for the number of Irish property investors’
Wild Geese: Denis Madden, Berlin
The Irish jobs market is slowing and younger people are in the firing line
Young people are most exposed by latest jobs-market trends, including the impact of AI on entry-level positions
Numbers working on-site in Ireland return to pre-pandemic levels for first time, CSO finds
Survey measured 7% decline in ICT work but economists say that ‘doesn’t tally’ with other measures
How to AI-proof your career to ensure employment longevity
If AI job losses mean linear careers are only 20 years long then how can you protect your career and your financial security?
Manager who says he was taken down by ‘woke alliance’ fails in challenge to dismissal
Lee Caluan went to WRC after losing call-centre manager job with Concern Worldwide
Three big multinationals pay almost half of our corporation taxes
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Pay rises stall as employers trim costs
Companies continue to hire workers but focus on key areas, says recruiter
Salesman sacked from €200,000-a-year job after trying to block ‘corrupt’ deal loses case
Workplace Relations Commission dismisses Ali Izzy’s complaints against software company SolarWinds
Gen Z culture clashes and a push back to the office: work trends to expect in 2026
When it comes to looking for new roles, the strongest opportunities this year will be for those who can combine technical expertise with communication skills
UCD Smurfit School retains position in global MBA programme rankings
Financial Times survey finds alumni of Dublin college saw their salary double from its pre-MBA level within three years of graduation
Armada Hotel’s expansion and the era of the disposable corporate leader
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Tracking down missing PRSI contributions that should boost my state pension
When people find out their Pay-Related Social Insurance account was not credited, firms can be long gone
The housing crisis that can’t be solved, and the cost of being a stay-at-home parent
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Sick pay award of €500 by WRC to pharma employee overturned on appeal
Labour Court finds in favour of employer SK Biotek in case concerning legislation covering statutory payment
Migration system needs reform to effectively sustain workforce and public services – report
Potential for abuse of educational visas seen as an area of concern as is lack of infrastructure to enable new arrivals integrate
How Irish women can successfully start their own business in a system stacked against them
Many girls in Ireland miss out on lucrative careers in science, technology, engineering, and maths thanks to legacy issues
From Stripe to start-up: Talexa targets costly HR blind spots
Talexa aims to help organisations understand their real skills gaps – and adopt AI responsibly
AIB workers to receive up to 3.5% pay rise after agreement with union
FSU recommend its members accept the deal following ‘intensive negotiations’
Court ruling puts builders at risk of going bust and buying property via your pension
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Thousands of Irish women who lived in UK may be in line for pension windfall
People who were married, widowed or divorced as well as those who took time out to care for family among those affected
Live register total falls in January but rise in number of under 25s who are claiming
While register is not an accurate measure of unemployment, it does track employment trends
Is midlife career malaise a joke?
A film about one professional’s move into comedy shows the highs and lows of finding a new vocation
The midlife ‘gap year’: ‘How you can get the most value out of the short time you have’
Can a midlife break spent criss-crossing the globe bring renewed meaning to life?
Donald Trump could deflect Maga criticism of AI for the loss of jobs in US towards Ireland
If the AI sector collapses, Trump might try to blame over-regulation in Europe
Three creche operators initiate judicial review proceedings over minimum pay levels
If the group is successful, it would mean increases to minimum rates would not be binding on operators
How a jiu-jitsu club in Melbourne became an Irish emigrant hub
‘Guys come in very nervous – they’ve only played Gaelic and perceive this as a fight club’
Deadline looms for those who worked in UK to claim extra pension years
Anyone who worked in UK for fewer than 10 years will be locked out of a future UK pension if they do not act before April 6th
‘People can get very het up’: Should the boss still have a private office?
Business executives increasingly recognise that visibility in the workplace is important but staff can be nervous of a CEO in their midst
Ireland needs to abolish mandatory retirement and encourage longer working lives
Increasing the workforce participation rate of people in their 60s could help offset rising exchequer pension and health burdens
Businessman ‘surprised’ finance director didn’t agree to 60% salary cut
Employee had previously told boss she was pregnant and was planning on taking maternity leave, WRC hears
Employers urged to embed grief care into staff wellbeing initiatives
‘The grief doesn’t go away if it is not dealt with properly,’ says Amy Gibney of the Irish Hospice Foundation
Staff training the key to companies unlocking productivity potential of AI, EY finds
Survey suggests growing gap between artificial intelligence investment and return seen by companies
Nervousness pervades the Irish jobs market as days of strong multinational sector growth recede
Almost 20,000 more people are out of work last month compared with December 2024
Imminent work to rule by HSE physiologists called off to allow for more talks
Action had been due to start on Friday morning but was deferred on Thursday evening
Siptu seeks engagement with Glen Dimplex as 51 jobs to go in Newry
Company is engaged in ongoing restructuring of its operations
Family of electrician (24) killed during Storm Ali in 2018 call for urgent new law
Family of electrician killed while working during 2018 storm speak at Unite event
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