Companies with strong sustainability credentials are more attractive propositionsESG factors are increasingly important in identifying targets, particularly for private-equity buyers, but are seldom initial primary drivers of typical M&A dealsFri Feb 17 2023 - 00:01
Keeping key staff in times of disruptionThere is no one-size fits all solution to the problem of potential brain drain. Any plan should be specific to the business and built around the targets that need to be achieved, both financial and qualitativeFri Feb 17 2023 - 00:00
EU membership has helped drive Ireland’s green agendaIreland is fully signed up to the EU “Green Deal”, the Union’s ambitious plan to lead the world on climate change which demands immediate and significant action by member states,Fri Jan 27 2023 - 00:00
Will there be a recession?The jury is out but the hope is the Irish economy is in a strong enough position to avoid a downturnThu Jan 26 2023 - 00:00
Getting travel ready: From insurance ideas to cash concernsWith many seasoned travellers out of practice, Danielle Barron looks at what you need to know before going abroadFri Jan 20 2023 - 05:00
Adopting the sustainable traveller mindsetHow can you cut your carbon footprint and holiday more sustainably, asks Danielle BarronFri Jan 20 2023 - 05:00
Dialling down the stress on a family holidayWhen travelling with family, it pays to plan ahead, writes mother-of-two Danielle BarronFri Jan 20 2023 - 05:00
Decarbonising aviation will be a challengeHow successful with airlines be in meeting their targets to have net zero emissions by 2050?Thu Jan 19 2023 - 00:00
Commercial property holds its own despite challengesInvestor hesitancy is predicted for the first half of 2023 due to the rise in negative sentiment, inflationary pressures and monetary tighteningWed Dec 21 2022 - 00:01
Afraid of the dentist? Dental treatment innovations will make you smileNew technologies like laser treatments, digital scanning, and 3D printing are transforming all kinds of dental treatments in what is a rapidly evolving field.Sat Dec 17 2022 - 05:00
Smile, you’re on cameraTeledentistry is on the rise since Covid-19, with virtual care becoming more popularSat Dec 17 2022 - 05:00
Are you re-evaluating your career?Working in the gig economy is one of many options for making a changeFri Dec 16 2022 - 12:00
New workplace normal gradually taking shapeHybrid working is an attempt to strike a balance and retain flexibility but brings its own complexitiesFri Dec 16 2022 - 00:01
The regions offer a better work-life balance to manyLook beyond the Pale. There’s a whole new world of community, easier commutes and more affordable housing optionsFri Dec 16 2022 - 00:00
New age of enlightenment calls for strong inclusion policiesEquality and diversity is key to attracting new talentFri Dec 16 2022 - 00:00
Life sciences sector remains strong in Ireland despite challengesThe sector has prospered in from continuing life investment but there are areas that could benefit from further developmentThu Dec 15 2022 - 19:00
Rise of medtech in Ireland has made State a global hub for the sectorThe Irish medtech sector employs 40,000 people but maintaining our global reputation will require action in a number of areasThu Dec 15 2022 - 00:01
Ireland has more to offer when it comes to researchYhe continued success in R&D delivering new therapies and treatments will rely on the continued innovation and ingenuity of research conducted by academic institutions/academic partners across IrelandThu Dec 15 2022 - 00:00
Pharma stable despite geopolitical turmoilIreland’s pharmaceutical industry has seen a steady evolution to a fully integrated sector since it was first established in the 1950sThu Dec 15 2022 - 00:00
The S factor in ESG moves centre stageEmphasis on the social element of sustainability efforts is now increasing rapidlyWed Dec 07 2022 - 00:01
Christmas markets on your doorstep around IrelandYou don’t have to jet off to the continent any more to capture the twinkling lights and festive cheer of a Christmas marketTue Nov 29 2022 - 05:59
More than one in three charities are not filing annual returns on time, says regulatorAbout 86 per cent of people believe charities are important but significantbelieve there should be greater transparencyMon Nov 28 2022 - 12:00
Text, tap, or Revolut? Digital donating is here to stay‘We were keenly aware that consumer habits had changed,’ Irish Cancer Society director of fundraising saysMon Nov 28 2022 - 00:00
Collaboration with educationPartnerships between industry and academia offer many benefits to bothFri Nov 25 2022 - 00:00
Digitalising to competeOrganisations who take advantage of new technology will be the winners of the futureThu Nov 24 2022 - 00:00
Protect, respond, resolve, recover – the cybersecurity playbookCyberattacks are rising but Irish companies can help up your guardThu Nov 24 2022 - 00:00
Ireland’s thriving life sciences sectorAttracting skills is key to keep contributing to a golden period of innovationThu Nov 24 2022 - 00:00
How to be a great workplace in pharma and healthcareClarity of purpose, adherence to corporate values and promotion of a positive work culture identified as key qualities for workplace excellenceThu Nov 17 2022 - 00:01
Pharma and healthcare: a growing sector after Covid-19Strong pipeline of talent is needed to capitalise on a golden period of innovationThu Nov 17 2022 - 00:01
Greening your pensionWhat are the best options for ensuring your pension fund is invested in ethical assets?Fri Oct 28 2022 - 12:00
Ireland well behind schedule on emissions reduction targetsThe EPA has warned that urgent implementation of climate policies is needed to get Ireland's emissions reduction targets back on trackThu Oct 27 2022 - 00:00
Building giant Sisk aiming to be carbon neutral by 2030Bog restoration is one of the innovative ways building giant Sisk is working towards its strategy to be carbon neutral by 2030Thu Oct 27 2022 - 00:00
Unconscious bias can significantly affect recruitment processEDI needs to be a part of the company culture to combat subconscious attitudes and social stereotypesWed Oct 26 2022 - 00:00
Mental health advocates being trained in many companiesThe “always on” culture makes new forms of support valuableWed Oct 26 2022 - 00:00
Top EDI trendsWe look at how workplace policies are keeping pace with social changesWed Oct 26 2022 - 00:00
The danger of green sheenCompanies must look beyond the low-hanging fruit when it comes to sustainabilityWed Oct 26 2022 - 00:00
Banks have crucial role to play in reducing carbon emissionsAIB has also joined a consortium of banks backing the €500 million Greenlink Interconnector linking Ireland and WalesFri Oct 14 2022 - 00:00
Sustainable finance has become a top priority for many governmentsMeasures are underway to build on our international reputation as a global financial centre and to build our strengths in the sustainable finance areaFri Oct 14 2022 - 00:00
Is AI a friend or foe, job-creator or destroyer?Is AI a misunderstood servant to humanity or a potential threat to the established societal order?Wed Oct 05 2022 - 00:00
Financing mergers and acquisitionsStructuring a deal involves weighing up the benefits of various types of debt and equity financeFri Sept 30 2022 - 00:00
On the right track: The greening of public transport National Sustainable Mobility Policy aims for 500,000 additional daily active travel and public transport journeys by 2030Thu Sept 22 2022 - 00:00
It can’t be a choice between affordability and sustainabilityRetailers also need to have accurate facts and figures to hand when it comes to the environmental impact of their products, as this is what consumers are demandingFri Sept 09 2022 - 00:01
High-profile cyberattacks in the past yearMore significant attacks taking place that have motivations other than financialThu Aug 25 2022 - 00:01
Being prepared for a cybercrime attack is essentialCyber security was previously seen as a financial services issue but other industries are now being increasingly targeted.Thu Aug 25 2022 - 00:00
Ireland a leading force in medtech revolution Digital health market is forecast to exceed €300bn in value by 2024Fri Aug 12 2022 - 00:01
Ireland one of the leading knowledge economiesWe have a thriving tech scene, so unsurprising that the information and communication technologies sector is the pace setterFri Aug 12 2022 - 00:01
‘It’s not what you offer, it’s how you offer it’: How to deal with picky eatingPicky eating is the a normal developmental phase with up to 75 percent of parents dealing with it at some pointSat Jul 23 2022 - 11:44
Man and machine in partnershipExperts say there won’t be a dystopian future where robots take overThu Jul 21 2022 - 12:00
Fourth industrial revolution set to transform the way we liveArtificial intelligence set to restructure large sections of our economy and society in the coming yearsThu Jul 21 2022 - 11:54
It could be 2024 or later before OECD corporate tax agreement is implementedEven though the detail remains unclear, experts urge businesses to begin considering implications of the agreement nowThu Jul 21 2022 - 10:45
