Corporate America rows back on DEI but Europe resists the shift
While US firms scale back diversity initiatives under political pressure, Irish leaders say DEI is embedded in core HR strategy - essential to culture, trust and performance
An AI-polished CV might get you in the door – but only you can survive the interview
Employers are bringing candidates back into the room in real life, where preparation, competence and people skills are harder to fake
Home alone: Remote work fuelling the loneliness epidemic
Loneliness rises sharply in remote roles; experts warn social connection must be deliberately built into teams through meaningful check-ins and interactions
Keeping up with the competition in our R&D offering
Gaps in direct public investment and intellectual asset creation risk eroding strength of the innovation economy
How AI is reshaping employment – and what that means for Ireland
AI’s jobs impact remains unclear but as early effects emerge Ireland faces both risks and opportunities shaped by its talent base and multinational footprint
Pharma sector adapting to changed trading environment against backdrop of US tariffs
While tariffs stall decision making, Ireland cannot stand still if it wants to remain a location of choice for manufacturers
Clear, focused approach needed to deliver progress during EU presidency
Role gives Ireland a unique opportunity to strengthen relations between European Union and United States
US companies in Ireland making a real difference by supporting communities and society
With corporate social responsibility high on their agenda, US firms here ‘take pride in doing our part to make a positive impact’
Industrial designer brings a hankering for a sustainable lifestyle to New York
Wild Geese: Laurence MacDonald, New York
A Galway man in Dubai: ‘You would always be cautious not to step out of line but I’ve no regrets’
Wild Geese: Adrian McDonnell is a personal fitness trainer in Dubai
Ireland’s energy paradox: burning gas to go green
With intermittent wind and solar supply, gas still vital for back-up energy — new solutions such as biomethane, hydrogen and thermal storage are fast emerging
Doing more with less: ‘We don’t need to wait for new infrastructure to start improving the system’
With power demand surging, smarter use of existing grid assets — from flexible industry loads to digital management systems — can ease the strain as we await new infrastructure
Additional voluntary contributions: A little more today can mean a lot more tomorrow
AVCs can supercharge your pension – tax relief and flexible options make it easier than you think to boost your retirement income
Has sustainable pension investing had its day?
With ESG under fire, political pushback in the US is reshaping the global sustainable investment landscape
