Ambition and equity mean future looks sparkly for goldsmith Chupi SweetmanTop 1000: Can-do attitude, a strong green ethos and ‘investment dating’ are the drivers of Chupi’s growthThu Jun 22 2023 - 11:30
Nine trends affecting workplaces todayFrom flexibility to culture, retention to chatbots, Sandra O’Connell reports on the issues encountered in workplaces around the countryFri Jun 16 2023 - 05:00
Trends in fintechThe biggest development in fintech, as it appears to be in almost every sector if you believe the hype, is the rise of generative artificial intelligenceThu Jun 08 2023 - 16:03
Living – working and visiting – is all easier in sunny GoreyThe bustling Wexford town of Gorey is the gateway to the sunny southeastSat May 27 2023 - 00:01
New technology driving engineering successIncreasingly, behind all the heavy engineering lies an intricate web of innovative digital technologies.Fri May 26 2023 - 00:00
Developing skills to thriveHow Skillnet Ireland training helps businesses capture opportunities in challenging timesThu May 25 2023 - 05:00
Post-pandemic policies will have to reflect people’s changed attitudes to work-life balanceCovid-19 and its aftermath changed our view of what it takes to achieve a good work-life balance. Policy-makers and employers might have to catch up, writes Sandra O’ConnellThu May 25 2023 - 05:00
Recent challenges underline the benefits of building resilience A resilient supply chain can respond to and recover from unplanned disruptionsThu May 18 2023 - 00:00
Agreement undoubtedly improves cross-Border trade in some sectorsThe Windsor Framework has clear benefits for certain businesses but Brexit has left others more risk awareThu May 18 2023 - 00:00
The big data questionInsurance companies have vast amounts of data at their disposal. Why are some in the industry leveraging it quicker than others?Thu May 04 2023 - 12:00
Public and private sectors pull together for clean energyIreland is making progress in its development of renewable power assetsFri Apr 28 2023 - 18:32
Small steps can lead to giant leaps for the planetHow Huawei is putting sustainability into practice at every stage of its operationsFri Apr 28 2023 - 13:00
Focused support helps SMEs make sustainable changes and savingsSector-specific guidance can benefit businesses seeking to go green and reduce costsFri Apr 28 2023 - 00:00
How you can use old devices to make money and protect the planetA new recycling initiative from Three extracts value from used phones, tablets and wearablesFri Apr 28 2023 - 00:00
Why so many like to be beside the seaside in Bray Neighbourhood Series: Wicklow’s northernmost town offers quality of life and strength of community in spades — and buckets!Sat Apr 22 2023 - 00:00
Tools for gaining the skills to bridge Ireland’s productivity gapSandra O’Connell looks at some of the efforts being made to boost the productivity of Irish SMEsWed Apr 19 2023 - 05:00
Why new-generation brands are making waves in haircareBig volume curls are back but this time around the emphasis is on being kind to your crowning gloryFri Mar 31 2023 - 00:00
Non-invasive facial procedures can help achieve the Cinderella effectThe number of face lifts completed has fallen as more people are opting for non-surgical treatments as a way of avoiding or delaying the face lift until a later stage,Fri Mar 31 2023 - 00:00
An essential guide to skincare through life’s ages and stagesSkincare products available over the counter can contain active ingredients that a decade ago would only come on the basis of professional advice and people can overuse themFri Mar 31 2023 - 00:00
Finance sector fully engaged with ESG’s positive impact imperativeIn recent years there has been significant global growth in ESG investing underpinned by both a strong investment case and a strong regulatory agenda.Thu Mar 30 2023 - 00:00
Home-grown international success storiesIrish companies’ success in Europe is built on strong cultural foundations at homeThu Feb 23 2023 - 15:58
Accentuating the positive pays for firms deemed top places to work Organisations recognised for 10 years or more are Great Place to Work ‘laureates’. How do they achieve it?Thu Feb 23 2023 - 00:00
Instilling a culture of innovation through educationSenior leaders must develop the skills to translate ambitions and objectives into strategic projectsThu Feb 23 2023 - 00:00
Taking the MBO optionAn MBO not only secures the future of the business but also provides a clear exit plan for shareholders and incentivises management with equity in the companyFri Feb 17 2023 - 00:01
‘Motherhood’ penalty and ‘good daughter’ penalty: a double whammy for women’s payWe may be in age of equality but there’s little that is equal in women’s finances, writes Sandra O’ConnellThu Feb 16 2023 - 16:32
Despite the challenges 2022 was a good year for Irish M&AsRising funding costs, a slowing domestic economy and the prospect of a global recession had an impact on mergers and acquisitions in 2022 - but not as much as you might expectWed Dec 21 2022 - 05:00
Ireland doubles down on supports for innovation and entrepreneurshipEuropean Innovation Scoreboard ranks Ireland as a ‘strong innovator’ with performance above the EU averageWed Dec 21 2022 - 00:01
Mind the gap – how implants and dentures can bring back your smile“Implants are suitable for patients who either present already with missing teeth, or who have a failing tooth which will require replacement"Sat Dec 17 2022 - 05:00
Getting that Hollywood smile: Popular, simple and cost effectiveWhitening treatments done incorrectly can cause pain, and gum irritation, and be a waste of time, moneySat Dec 17 2022 - 05:00
How workplace wellbeing is playing a leading role in corporate cultureOften inexpensive to provide, wellbeing initiatives cover leadership, mental and physical health, financial prosperity and absence managementFri Dec 16 2022 - 00:01
An overview of the labour market for the next 12 monthsThe landscape has changed but there is no letting up in the battle for talentFri Dec 16 2022 - 00:00
The younger the workforce, the greater the search for organisational purposeMany employers keen to promote their environmental, social and governance activitiesFri Dec 16 2022 - 00:00
Life sciences industry an active player in pandemic responsePublic-private collaboration was critical in the response to Covid-19Thu Dec 15 2022 - 05:03
Medtech sector faces regulatory quagmireNew EU rules requiring recertification of medical devices by May 2024 have prompted fears that patient access to medtech may be put at riskThu Dec 15 2022 - 00:01
Sussing out sustainability supportsThere has never been more support for businesses looking to go green. If you’re not checking them out, you’re missing outWed Dec 07 2022 - 00:00
Changing it up this ChristmasSandra O’Connell runs the rule over some seasonal dining and destination optionsWed Dec 07 2022 - 00:00
Stepping up to the mark in a time of crisis: Charities tackle increases in cost of living following pandemicResearch shows online giving has dropped since initial surge at beginning of Covid while face-to-face fundraising is recovering at slow rateMon Nov 28 2022 - 12:00
Why inflation is the enemy of charity‘Our frontline workers are telling us they haven’t seen deprivation of this kind since the 1980s’Mon Nov 28 2022 - 00:00
Why Cop27′s loudest call was for an end to greenwashingUN report demands genuine action from businesses and financial institutions to reduce carbon emissionsFri Nov 25 2022 - 00:00
How to lead remotely, without growing remoteLeaders must guard against proximity bias and nurture a culture rooted in trust and flexibilityThu Nov 24 2022 - 00:00
Why Ireland is a great base for talent – and needs to remain soSolving systemic complexities and the housing shortage will help Ireland to attract and retain peopleThu Nov 24 2022 - 00:00
How businesses are meeting the challenge of the workplace ‘new normal’A suitable hybrid strategy can help win the war for talentThu Nov 24 2022 - 00:00
The unique benefits, culture and lived experience of employees‘What makes it a good sector for employment is that there is a patient at the end of everything we do’Thu Nov 17 2022 - 00:01
Understanding the talent pathCutting-edge field of life sciences puts a premium on talentThu Nov 17 2022 - 00:01
Making up for lost timeIt’s better to start saving for a pension early but if you haven't, here’s what to doFri Oct 28 2022 - 12:00
Pensions: Is the timing right for auto-enrolment?Auto-enrolment will be a new savings and investment scheme for employees where financial returns are paid out to participants on retirement, in addition to the State pensionFri Oct 28 2022 - 00:01
Responding to the energy crisisThe short-term impact of the energy crisis is a shock for users but should help drive development of renewable energyThu Oct 27 2022 - 00:00
Shop around, unplug and take your meter readingDon’t wait until the huge bill arrives, take simple steps now to reduce your energy consumption and how much you will have to payThu Oct 27 2022 - 00:00
Recycled fishing nets used as car trim by BMWBMW is planning a return system for battery cells, so that critical raw materials within them can be recycledThu Oct 27 2022 - 00:00
