Gender pension gap a significant challenge for women in Ireland
AIB figures show female participation in the labour market has surged, yet the gender pension gap persists
Business Ireland Special Report
Business Ireland is a quarterly magazine that The Irish Times publishes in association with Dublin Chamber
Destination Barcelona: What to do when you’ve sealed the deal
Consistently ranked among the conference capitals of the world, Barcelona has plenty to offer outside of business settings
Summer styles: Look cool at work, whether on screen or in person
Online and in the office, summer is for showcasing light and colourful fashion with confidence, writes Kathleen O’Callaghan
Team-building trips your employees will never forget
Overseas trips, including to sporting events, are increasingly popular for corporate entertainment and team building
A UCD Smurfit School programme at a time and place suitable for you
UCD Smurfit Graduate School of Business now also offers its MSc in Management as an online programme
EirGrid leading the way as a sincere and committed biodiversity actor
EirGrid embeds biodiversity into how it works, reducing impacts on nature and restoring it where possible
Out to lunch: Cones to go and scones with clotted cream
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Sustainable loans offer a green path to growth for small businesses
The Growth and Sustainability Loan Scheme makes it easier for SMEs to get low-cost, flexible finance
Paving the way for a greener future in the agri sector
Farmers are open to adopting environmentally and economically sustainable practices, especially when given the right supports
EV costs are coming down while ranges are going up
You don’t need to wait for the ‘magic bullet’ of a cheap electric car — they’re already here. Neil Briscoe reports
The great green debate: Will pushback win out over sustainability?
Does an increasingly vocal political and business backlash risk derailing the drive towards a greener future?
It’s crucial to maintain Ireland’s advanced manufacturing advantage
We must be ambitious and nimble to stay competitive, says the head of a research centre that’s at the cutting edge of digital analysis in materials processing
Chamber’s challenge to help build a vibrant, competitive Dublin
Dublin Chamber president Siobhan O’Shea speaks about her career and her ambitions for the year ahead
Why AI holds the key to accelerating the drug discovery process
As biopharma’s big hitters focus on AI for drug development, Ireland is well placed to be a world leader
It takes a thief... How AI is being used by and against fraudsters
Artificial intelligence is being exploited by criminals, while playing a bigger role in businesses’ fight against them
Is this the end of the great remote and hybrid working experiment?
A shift in attitudes on Covid-era working arrangements means we’re all back in the office, more or less
The Lighter Side: Musicals, Dalkey and a glass of vino on the Thames
Julie Ennis is CEO, corporate services and energy & resources – UK & Ireland, at Sodexo
Can AI be trusted? Yes, but bear in mind that it doesn’t think like us
The costs of generative artificial intelligence won’t outweigh its benefits when we take its limitations into account
How AI is transforming the way we drive and what we drive
University students’ favourite essay aid is coming to vehicle design studios, assembly lines and dashboards – fast
Resilient Irish M&A market looks set to maintain its edge in 2024
Mergers and acquisitions held up comparatively well in 2023 and early signs are for another strong year
For small firms a little debt need not be such a big deal
Smaller companies in financial distress should seek advice on repayment and restructuring options
Spring fashion: Sunshine shades shoulder navy and grey out of the way
Bold prints and strong colours herald the return to office working so get set to make an entrance
How flexible, more efficient networks meet high bandwidth demands
SD-WAN spells a route out of network congestion for businesses, as Three Ireland’s Karl McDermott explains
Electric car sales are stalling in Ireland – what’s to be done?
Demand for EVs has slipped, just when we need to be reducing our carbon emissions
Out to lunch: A couple of chars and some upcycled brewers’ grain
Sandra O’Connell checks out some innovative additions to the lunch on-the-run circuit
Does generative AI threaten or turbocharge SMEs?
Small business owners are increasingly reaping the benefits of GenAI but there are concerns too
Door is open for fintech to flourish but innovation needs more support
Could a regulatory sandbox help Ireland’s fintech sector to take better advantage of open banking?
Office wear for wintertime that’s stylish, practical and eco-friendly
You need to be covered for all weathers these days so think functional, fashionable and sustainable
Cracking Christmas hotel, dining and shopping options in Ireland
Check out our pick of festive hotel packages, eating-out offers and Christmas markets
Credit unions are for people, communities, hope and inclusivity
David Malone, chief executive of the Irish League of Credit Unions, talks about his passions and influences
Time is of the essence in developing medicines – we need to get faster
Pharmaceutical company AbbVie has a laser focus on identifying opportunities to speed up medicine development
Executive cars: seven of the best for 2024
These are cars for people with serious drive, and will keep pace with benefit-in-kind rules
Turbulent times for Dublin office market as vacancy rates expected to hit lowest point
BNP Paribas Real Estate Ireland report highlights sharp decline in demand and predicts a 16% vacancy rate next year
New diploma will help meet the aviation finance sector’s talent needs
UCD’s Diploma in Aviation Finance further enhances Ireland’s world-leading role in aviation leasing
Euro 2028 figures hard to predict but Ireland is playing the long game
Although windfall projections have been criticised, with big sporting events winning isn’t all that counts
Why psychological safety at work boosts employees and productivity
In a psychologically safe environment workers feel free to speak up and be creative, which is good for business
Picture perfect Bruges worth a weekend or a day trip from Brussels
An hour from Belgium’s capital, Bruges has plenty to offer visitors and a certain film lends it Irish links
Tax regime has helped set the scene for film, TV and gaming success
Talent, skills and studio space are not the only factors in Ireland becoming a production power house
Could battery classics be the way forward for business motoring?
Vintage company cars have BIK benefits but while e-classic conversions make environmental sense the figures don’t add up net zero
SFI lab certification scheme aims to incentivise sustainable research
The Science Foundation Ireland pilot programme encourages resource-intensive laboratories to go green
What do you get the techie who has it all for Christmas? An upgrade
‘Tis the season to tee up a pressie for the tech geek in your life – here are some tips for avoiding the tat
Advancing sustainability while protecting childhood
Charity Barnardos’ key commitments to protect childhood and the environment are evidenced by its work with families and communities
The Lighter Side with
Paul Hacket, CEO of Click&Go and vice president of the Irish Travel Agents Association
Travel: You may have flown to Malaga but have you ever been there?
More than a gateway to the Costa Del Sol, Malaga has much to offer business travellers and holidaymakers
Electric good, hydrogen better for construction?
Sisk’s pioneering use of battery-powered equipment has given the Irish construction giant something to build on
Is fractional investment the affordable way to own a classic car?
The Car Crowd is offering investors a slice of the classic car market but there’s a catch – you can’t drive them
Time to take care of the pension? Two main ways to play catch-up
What are the pension options for company owners who have spent years focused on building up their business?
Supporting investment in climate and energy infrastructure
AIB recognises the importance of climate finance in funding the transition to a lower carbon future through investment in climate and energy infrastructure
Meeting the stratospherically tall order of zero carbon aviation
The aviation industry has committed to net zero carbon emissions by 2050 – but with flying at record levels, can this be achieved?
Working smarter to deliver a better mental health service
Pneuma Healthcare is joining the dots between psychological wellbeing practitioners and the growing need for mental health services
Back to workwear: Office style for the budget conscious
With office work back in fashion, Kathleen O’Callaghan has tips on making professional looks affordable
Early planning is essential to seamless succession
Passing control to the next generation presents specific challenges in a family business setting, writes June Cashman
Train, plan and keep up to date to enhance your firm’s cybersecurity
We asked Three Ireland’s head of product, propositions and customer value management Ciara O’Reilly to share her top 10 cybersecurity tips for SMEs
Home-grown companies are taking on the world – and winning
Innovation, partnership and high quality produce are central central strands in Ireland’s export success story, writes Frank Dillon
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