Not just for the C-suite: coaching and mentoring go mainstreamMore and more employees, at all career stages, are looking for support to broaden options, build confidence and progress their careersFri Dec 19 2025 - 05:00
Consistency, clarity, relevance and evidence add up to a winning CV The CV has evolved into a strategic marketing tool: it needs a clear story, impact and keywords that stand out to both AI and human readersFri Dec 19 2025 - 05:00
A first-class enterprise support landscape that could do with a few tweaksWhile our enterprise supports are the envy of other countries, for Irish businesses to scale they need easy access to growth-stage investmentsThu Dec 18 2025 - 09:57
Accelerated emissions reductions required to meet climate targetsContinued cuts in emissions send positive signals, but Ireland still must do betterThu Dec 18 2025 - 05:00
Collaboration drives innovation and cutting-edge technology breakthroughs A strategic focus on collaboration between industry and academia is essential for sustaining growth and competitiveness in the pharma sectorFri Dec 12 2025 - 05:00
Positioning Ireland as a global launch pad for life sciences innovationActively moving up the value chain toward drug discovery, development and digital therapeutics is key to sustaining the State’s reputation for R&D excellenceFri Dec 12 2025 - 05:00
Digital donations reshaping fundraising, but street collections haven’t kicked the bucketCharities say on-street collections still play a vital role in raising visibility, community spirit and creating human connectionSat Dec 06 2025 - 06:00
Trust issues: A whiff of scandal at one charity can impact attitudes to the whole sectorAs public scrutiny grows and confidence dips, charities focus on accountability, accessible financial reporting and engagement with donors to rebuild and maintain trustSat Dec 06 2025 - 05:00
Charity Christmas trees: ‘She hadn’t had a real tree since she was a child’A charity endeavour makes a housing scheme for the elderly a little bit brighter with real trees this ChristmasFri Dec 05 2025 - 12:46
Internet outages prove cloud security a far from nebulous matter for Irish businessesRecent outages were a wake-up call to our over-reliance on cloud storage. But is there a practicable alternative?Wed Dec 03 2025 - 05:00
Leading on the green transitionDespite ambitious climate targets, pro-green energy policies and the emergence of strong public-private partnerships, many of the same challenges remainThu Nov 27 2025 - 06:14
Dealing with the financial challenges of overseas workingUS executives in Ireland need to be aware of the impact of cross-border employment on their potential tax and legal liabilitiesThu Nov 27 2025 - 06:03
Strong talent pipeline crucial to maintaining medtech growth trajectoryWith the value of the global medtech market projected to reach $857bn by 2033, addressing the challenges it faces is crucialThu Nov 27 2025 - 06:00
Pharma stays resilient in the face of strong global headwindsAs the international landscape changes, Ireland’s pharma sector and Government policy need to be agile to maintain competitivenessThu Nov 27 2025 - 06:00
Winds of change: reviving Ireland’s stalled offshore energy industryTwo decades after the Arklow Bank wind farm put Ireland at the forefront of offshore renewables, no new turbines have been built. Now, with major targets looming, the State is racing to restart Thu Oct 30 2025 - 05:00
Poor financial literacy and missed opportunities can leave pension pots lackingMany underestimate what’s needed for a comfortable retirement, or even a decent standard of livingThu Oct 23 2025 - 05:00
Pension decisions: Aligning risk appetite with your long-term financial goals is key From high-growth equity funds to low-risk cash options, pension savers have a wide array of investment choicesThu Oct 23 2025 - 05:00
Cycling is getting a boost but stepping up a gear could see investment go furtherIreland must rethink how we move to meet climate goals; every journey counts towards lowering transport emissionsFri Oct 17 2025 - 05:00
More balanced model of industrial support may be beneficial Is there a happy medium to be struck between support for foreign direct investment and indigenous industry?Wed Oct 15 2025 - 05:00
Research and practice back up theory: Neurodiverse teams perform betterBringing diversity of thought to teams improves creativity, problem solving and decision makingFri Oct 10 2025 - 05:00
Ability to adapt key to meeting challenges of vulnerable global supply chainsIrish manufacturers have responded with impressive resilience to threats from conflict and policy shiftsFri Oct 03 2025 - 05:00
Financing large-scale projects: the right mix of tools can make all the differenceFor the majority of businesses, funding a major project requires a careful balance between ambition and financial stabilityThu Oct 02 2025 - 05:00
To borrow or not to borrow: The first but possibly not the best option For a business in need of capital, navigating the complex funding landscape can often be the first challengeThu Oct 02 2025 - 05:00
Are Irish SMEs ‘missing a trick’ by not floating on the public market?An IPO is increasingly accessible to smaller companies with a clear growth path, yet there have been no new listings on Euronext Dublin since 2023Thu Oct 02 2025 - 05:00
Hands-off approach works best for stock market investingAll equity investing should be long term, experts advise. And the less you look at your portfolio, the betterFri Sept 26 2025 - 05:00
Diversification offers strength and security in good times and bad To spread risk, choose a broad mix of assets or managed portfolios that offer exposure to multiple asset classes and regionsFri Sept 26 2025 - 05:00
AI begins to bite: Recruiters attribute a slump in professional services hiring to job automationWe have long been told that AI will create more jobs than it destroys, but will these optimistic predictions come to pass? Mon Sept 22 2025 - 10:00
The five Cs of cybersecurity The crucial principles for all organisations keen to protect themselves and their customers from the omnipresent threat of a cyberattack Fri Aug 29 2025 - 05:00
‘Industry forums can offer valuable insights and guidance for effective implementation, helping Irish businesses mitigate regulatory risks’Adapting to evolving rules can be confusing for organisations, but without regulations, they might not invest enough in cyber security Fri Aug 29 2025 - 05:00
Young talent key to Ireland’s show jumping success‘We might not necessarily have better horses than others on European teams, but we have far better riders’ Fri Aug 01 2025 - 05:00
How a 300-year-old foundation is shaping Ireland’s futureFrom science education and visual arts to agriculture and craft, the RDS Foundation is investing in talent, tradition and innovation across the island of IrelandFri Aug 01 2025 - 05:00
Facing up to the challenges of identifying deepfakes and essay cheatsAs generative AI blurs the line between fact and fiction, educators and technologists grapple with how to detect deepfakes and AI-written content before trust in what we see and read erodes completelyFri Jul 25 2025 - 05:00
AI is poised to improve all areas of healthcare but must be handled responsiblyPatient safety means healthcare sets a particularly high standard for AI integration but the sector is increasingly harnessing the technology’s transformative potentialFri Jul 25 2025 - 05:00
It’s not all bad news for Ireland’s offshore wind ambitionsBut much more can be done to accelerate progress and realise the enormous potential of transforming our energy systemThu Jul 24 2025 - 05:00
Expansion of biomethane is key to decarbonising the gas network Renewable gases are essential to State’s climate strategy, particularly for sectors where electrification is not possibleThu Jul 24 2025 - 05:00
As tariffs loom large, few in pharma are willing to talk. The stakes are highOur heavy reliance on multinational pharmaceutical companies cannot be overstated – this sector is critical to the economyWed Jul 02 2025 - 05:00
Culture of collaboration is the basis of global research successThey synergy of industry, academic institutions and state agencies fosters innovation and strengthens Ireland’s competitivenessFri Jun 27 2025 - 05:00
Ireland primed to be a global hub for AI developmentThe State is a highly attractive location for AI companies, thanks to its booming tech sector, pro-business environment and deep culture of innovationFri Jun 27 2025 - 05:00
Upskilling for Ireland’s renewable energy strategy presents challenges and opportunitiesKey to success of State’s green energy transition is achieving a balanced workforce of specialists and experts in renewable technologies and support functionsThu Jun 26 2025 - 05:00
AI won’t steal your job – the human who knows how to use it will From students to CEOs, everyone needs to get AI-savvy. The workplaces of the future will reward those who keep upThu Jun 26 2025 - 05:00
Sunscreen for an Irish summer: ‘Definitely nothing below a 30’People in Ireland, take note: the sun’s damaging rays can penetrate cloud. Here’s how to protect yourself and your family Wed Jun 25 2025 - 05:00
Bringing AI to bear on financial servicesEvolution of artificial intelligence means the shift from incremental digitalisation to full-scale transformation is acceleratingFri Jun 20 2025 - 05:00
Ireland’s northern coast blends luxury with adventureUnspoilt beaches and rugged headlands, the perfect backdrop for unwinding, exploring and getting togetherSat May 31 2025 - 05:00
Guided holidays are the perfect antidote to travel stressTravel should be enriching, not exhausting, so why not let experts do the organising for you?Sat May 31 2025 - 05:00
ETFs: Why Ireland is European leader in exchange-traded fundsExchange-traded funds domiciled in the State account for about 73 per cent of the EU marketWed May 21 2025 - 05:00
Next-level artificial intelligence has the ability to transform operationsAgentic AI could be pivotal force in navigating complexities of modern finance but strategic efforts needed to fully realise its potentialWed May 21 2025 - 05:00
AI has critical role to play as supply chains become ever more complexThe unique ability of artificial intelligence to rapidly analyse large volumes of data can deliver invaluable insights into unwieldy logistics networksThu May 15 2025 - 05:00
National effort required to maintain Ireland’s manufacturing edgeThe 10th National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference and Exhibition will be an opportunity to learn more about the latest innovations that will help our manufacturing sector to competeThu May 15 2025 - 05:00
Manufacturing sector takes meaningful strides towards sustainabilityMarket leaders are now brands that provide detailed information about their suppliers and manufacturing processesThu May 15 2025 - 05:00
‘Criminals are now using deepfakes to impersonate senior executives’In the current environment, appearance is no guarantee of authenticity, and trusting a familiar voice or face is no longer sufficientFri May 09 2025 - 05:00
