Letting the customers know they are always right
‘As a small family business, one of the biggest things that sets us apart is that we’re not corporate ... we’re just ourselves’
Family dynamic is often a key success factor
Natural competitiveness motivates those in family-run businesses to never settle for second best
Break free from career stagnation with microcreds
Micro-credential courses allow for study at an employee’s own pace and ensure the learning and awards gained are ‘stackable’
Culture is key to standing out in a competitive labour market
Money still talks but flexibility, meaningful work and educational and wellbeing support are all ranked as priorities by prospective employees
Green tech a growth area as construction seeks to decarbonise
With sustainability targets now inbuilt at every level, technology is driving innovation in planning, processes and materials
Values-driven investments are now delivering real financial returns
The market and regulators are making it easier to maximise yields while reducing social and environmental risks
Green bonds: A powerful instrument to help fund the green transition
Copperfastening credibility has been a factor in the growth in popularity of bonds directed at sustainability
At top Irish businesses, staff wellbeing is the true bottom line
Cavan’s Slieve Russell Hotel has appointed mental health first aiders and menopause champions to ensure employees thrive
‘There is no reason why every company can’t have a cancer support policy’
Purple House Cancer Support hopes its new policy will be adopted by employers across Ireland
The days of the tiny mirror are on the way out. Digital dentistry is here
3D scanners mean people can see their entire mouth instantly at up to 100 times magnification
Advances in cosmetic dentistry mean treatment is more straightforward than ever
Latest techniques and materials are making ‘train tracks’ and porcelain veneers things of the past
When cultures clash the results can be toxic
Cultural clashes can derail even the best laid plans and so early due diligence to minimise the risk is essential
Strong M&A growth fuelled by sector consolidation but political uncertainty prompts caution
Ireland outperforms global M&A trends, with increased private equity-backed deals and a strong focus on tech, healthcare and renewable energy
US regulatory moves could see crypto move into the mainstream
Do measures outlined by the Trump administration point to a new dawn for Bitcoin and cryptocurrency or is it wise to remain cautious about digital money?
The gender pension gap: Women earn 31% less upon retirement than men
Inequality ‘calls for urgent action’, not least because women live longer than men and so their pension needs are greater