Is paying a ‘greenium’ worth it when it comes to the bond market?The EU’s new green bond standard is tied to environmentally friendly activities but there may sustainable alternativesFri Mar 15 2024 - 05:00
Who sets the moral benchmarks for socially responsible investment?Measuring and monitoring sustainability data in standardised ways builds trust and cuts greenwashingFri Mar 15 2024 - 05:00
Guaranteed Irish: How members are making an impact on communities all over IrelandMember companies such as Chapters Bookstore, Glenisk, Wavin Ireland, Donegal Bees, Fleetwood Paints and PTSB desire strong engagement with their local communitiesFri Mar 01 2024 - 12:37
Revive Active continues to build on the success of its late founderStill taking its lead from Daithi O’Connor, the supplement producer makes the most of its Guaranteed Irish logoFri Mar 01 2024 - 05:00
Walk into a better careerGPTW’s charity partner is helping people with an intellectual disability into employmentThu Feb 29 2024 - 05:00
Worker wellbeing is at the heart of healthy businesses‘When employees believe their leaders have their best interests at heart, they are more likely to engage in their work with enthusiasm and commitment’Thu Feb 29 2024 - 05:00
Microcredentials can lead to major resultsTrinity College Dublin works closely with enterprise partners, including the public sector, to identify the skills that their workforce will need to meet the challenges of the futureThu Feb 29 2024 - 00:00
Capturing the green opportunityInvestors took a more cautious approach to ESG investing in 2023 in the wake of the underperformance of ESG and sustainable strategies in 2022, research indicatesFri Feb 23 2024 - 05:00
Crypto is dead, long live crypto?Bitcoin crashed after the crisis from about €56,000 to €15,000, but has since climbed back, to €43,000, so many still see value in itFri Feb 23 2024 - 05:00
Why dental chains are likely coming to a practice near youMyriad advantages for patients, including a wider range of specialisms and having that expertise to handTue Feb 20 2024 - 05:00
Dental technologies to smile aboutGeneral dentists trained up in the application of clear aligners can eliminate the need to visit an orthodontistTue Feb 20 2024 - 05:00
Selling to management a speedier, simpler option if the price is rightMBOs can be faster and more straightforward than the open market but there is often a valuation trade-offFri Feb 16 2024 - 05:00
Artificial intelligence offers enormous potential for due diligence during M&AsUse of AI to enable companies accelerate target identification and evaluation of potential acquisitionsFri Feb 16 2024 - 05:00
Fighting for female financial healthWhy financial empowerment is important to allFri Jan 26 2024 - 05:00
The digitalisation of financeMost people use online tools for banking and financial planning but has this left many older people behind?Fri Jan 26 2024 - 05:00
Plane sailing: Maintaining the talent pipeline in aviationA range of degree and diploma courses aimed at the aviation sector are now on offer, and there’s likely to be plenty of job opportunities for graduatesThu Jan 25 2024 - 05:00
Innovative instruments keep aviation finance flying highRise of green bonds reward environmental initiatives, such as improvements in fuel efficiency, with cheaper loansThu Jan 25 2024 - 05:00
You’ve already said ‘yes’. You’re ready to say ‘I do’. Time to choose the venue for the big dayThere are loads of great options for happy couples looking for the perfect wedding venue, and many of them can also host a civil ceremonySat Jan 20 2024 - 00:00
Family holidays are the best. Family travel? Not so muchFrom fast passes to fully charged devices, experts offer the best advice when travelling with childrenFri Jan 19 2024 - 05:00
Long-haul travel, cruises and experiential holidays are taking off post-pandemic Book early to avoid high prices is the advice coming from travel industry experts this yearFri Jan 19 2024 - 05:00
Skills will determine who has the advantage in a tight labour marketFor high-skill workers it’s an employees market but employers can pull away from the pack too with training and development strategiesFri Dec 15 2023 - 05:00
Strong wellbeing policies raise morale, performance and retentionOrganisations that invest in staff health and wellbeing are set to become employers of choice, and the benefits to business are clearFri Dec 15 2023 - 05:00
Workers are weighing up the cost of living versus the cost of leavingIreland’s accommodation crisis means firms with overseas opportunities have a competitive advantage in recruitmentFri Dec 15 2023 - 05:00
Why switching lanes can be the fastest route to career successWith multiple careers more usual, State-backed skills initiatives mean it has never been easier to change tackFri Dec 15 2023 - 05:00
A supportive business landscape helps create economic opportunityEnterprises in Ireland can avail of assistance via State support structures and within private enterpriseThu Dec 14 2023 - 05:00
Irish M&A market stays resilient against backdrop of global downturnInterest rate volatility dampened 2023 merger and acquisition activity but mid-market deals stayed steadyThu Dec 14 2023 - 05:00
The best Christmas experiences? Bird shows, helicopter rides, Ferrari drives and moreThe best gift I got last year was to take a hawk for a walk in Wicklow, writes Sandra O’ConnellMon Dec 11 2023 - 05:00
Building on medtech success will help shape the future of healthcareTo maintain our strong position in the globally competitive medtech sector, Ireland must remain innovativeFri Dec 08 2023 - 05:00
Ireland has moved up the pharma value chain in a competitive climateIts proven track record means Ireland is well positioned to benefit from the next wave of pharma advancesFri Dec 08 2023 - 05:00
Door is open for fintech to flourish but innovation needs more supportCould a regulatory sandbox help Ireland’s fintech sector to take better advantage of open banking?Thu Dec 07 2023 - 11:37
Christmas breaks: Why not give yourself the gift of a getaway?Whether you want Christmas with bells on or just to escape from it all, here are some great trips to considerWed Dec 06 2023 - 13:26
Cracking Christmas hotel, dining and shopping options in IrelandCheck out our pick of festive hotel packages, eating-out offers and Christmas marketsWed Dec 06 2023 - 05:00
The volunteer optionThe total number of volunteering hours in Irish charities increased by 38% between 2018 and 2022Sat Nov 25 2023 - 05:00
What’s trending in charities?Focus Ireland study reveal 85% of people are more likely to consider a role in an organisation that supports a cause or charitySat Nov 25 2023 - 05:00
Giving while giving: Gift something charitable this ChristmasBuying Christmas gifts from a charity ticks all those boxes and adds one moreSat Nov 25 2023 - 05:00
US multinational corporations are engines of innovation in IrelandMNCs’ emphasis on research and development has led to expansion, job creation and new Irish businessesThu Nov 23 2023 - 05:00
What MNCs are doing to nurture and develop talent for the futureSupporting people to advance their skills, ideas and careers benefits both multinationals and communitiesThu Nov 23 2023 - 05:00
Skills needs at US multinationals a driver of trends in Irish educationAmCham sees Ireland as a potential leader in digital literacy, AI research, cybersecurity and quantum computingThu Nov 23 2023 - 05:00
Christmas entertainment for all the family: Festive markets, shows, parties and moreFrom Winter Lights to theatre productions, Sandra O’Connell looks at some of the best festive entertainmentFri Nov 17 2023 - 04:40
AVCs the best and most tax-efficient way to top up your pension potAdditional voluntary contributions allow you to boost your pension fund – great news if you started saving late or want to retire earlyFri Oct 27 2023 - 05:23
Are you putting away enough to pay for your retirement income? As a rule of thumb, you should be putting a percentage of your salary equivalent to half your age into your pension. We do the maths...Fri Oct 27 2023 - 05:00
Defined benefit pension schemes – should you stick or twist?Whether to take up an enhanced transfer value offer is a huge and complex decision, and warrants specialised adviceFri Oct 27 2023 - 05:00
‘There are no short cuts in handcrafting a set of uilleann pipes’Ethereal and evocative, uilleann pipes take hundreds of hours of focussed, skilled work, instrument maker Derrick Gleeson tells Sandra O’ConnellFri Oct 27 2023 - 05:00
The sorcery of apprenticeship Specialised conservation courses offer life-long learning in a heritage area you are interested inFri Oct 27 2023 - 05:00
District heating finally comes to IrelandHeat Works is Ireland’s first publicly owned not-for-profit energy company, providing low-carbon heat to public buildings in TallaghtThu Oct 26 2023 - 05:00
Home energy upgrades: How to identify the right retrofit partnerThe Government aims to complete 500,000 home energy upgrades by 2030 – its latest scheme simplifies the process for homeownersThu Oct 26 2023 - 05:00
Green loans: Sustainable finance the best enabler of climate actionThe more green lending a bank does, the more green capital it can attract to fund sustainable infrastructureFri Oct 20 2023 - 05:00
Green regulation amounts to a tide of red tape for financial servicesBanks and insurance companies must contend with new sustainability rules and green policy shiftsFri Oct 20 2023 - 05:00
The gender pay gap: If we’re to accelerate change we need a gear shiftAt today’s rate of reform, the gender pay gap won’t close for 130 years, the World Economic Forum saysFri Oct 13 2023 - 00:00
