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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Stigma around menstrual health needs to be lifted Over 70 per cent of women have taken leave due to periods but less than half felt able to tell their line manager the real reasonWed Oct 26 2022 - 00:00
Gender balance at board level is better businessDespite being highly qualified, women are underrepresented in leading positions, and progress is glacialWed Oct 26 2022 - 00:00
Taking stock of the new rescue regimeSandra O’Connell runs the rule over SCARP - the Small Company Administrative Rescue ProcessWed Oct 12 2022 - 13:31
Christmas parties are back — how to make yours a night to remember For the first time since 2019 we’ll be able to really let our hair down, even if we’re rocking a glamourous up-doSat Oct 08 2022 - 00:00
Winter is coming and so are the billsBusinesses of all kinds are taking steps to become more energy efficiencyWed Oct 05 2022 - 00:00
Vendor loans can be useful but should be a last resortVendor financing can give rise to certain tax considerations that also need to be carefully consideredMon Oct 03 2022 - 08:21
Every SME should calculate a cashflow statementIt’s advisable to create a new cashflow plan every month or quarter and this will help better control cashflowFri Sept 30 2022 - 00:01
So many asset classes, how to choose?But if your investment timeframe is long enough, these short-term corrections become less important to your final outcomeThu Sept 29 2022 - 00:01
Diversification needs a rethinkNow more than ever, we need to revisit how portfolios are structured and the role of diversification in supporting long term goalsThu Sept 29 2022 - 00:00
Ride hailing hails the way for MaaS There is now a once in a generation opportunity to rethink how people get around.Thu Sept 22 2022 - 00:00
The customer is kingTo be successful in retail feedback is not enough, you have to act on itFri Sept 09 2022 - 00:00
