Amid a rise in corporate retreats, hospitality ups its game
‘There’s a strong push to reconnect teams and drive meaningful outcomes,’ says Ger Alley, general manager at Killashee Hotel
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Family business: ‘It boils down to whether the next generation are capable’
Most enterprises start out as family businesses but keeping them that way can be challenging, Deanna O’Connor reports
A far cry from The Quiet Man: Ireland’s film industry has its moment
Audiovisual adds €1bn to Irish economy but sector’s contribution can’t be counted in euro alone
Upgrades planned for electricity grid in Kildare and southwest Dublin
The project will facilitate the integration of offshore renewable energy connections when they come online in the 2030s
Taking the alternative route to dispute resolution
Mechanisms for resolving business disagreements that don’t involve going to court can have benefits for both parties
Supporting the development of Ireland’s research talent
Entry to the Industry RD&I Fellowship Programme and the Enterprise Fellowship Scheme will close on July 15th
As tariffs loom large, few in pharma are willing to talk. The stakes are high
Our heavy reliance on multinational pharmaceutical companies cannot be overstated – this sector is critical to the economy
How to avoid an IT project debacle? Adopt a shared mental model
Boards often have the odds stacked against them, says Joe Peppard, academic director of UCD Smurfit Executive Development
Summer workwear for those rare Irish sunny spells
Consider cruising into a Mediterranean summer at the office with a stylish array of airy linens, cool cottons and relaxed tailoring
Retro gadgets of the summer
Kevin Courtney takes a walk down memory lane and arrives in the present day looking at a range of retro gadgets
Showcasing Ireland’s capabilities in hyper-secure optical communications
Irish companies are developing real-time communications between satellites and ground stations
Washington DC: A major destination for Irish businesspeople
Washington DC has something to offer even the most jaded business traveller, Barry McCall reports
Four restaurants for elegant summer dining
Sandra O’Connell takes a look at some tasty offerings from old friends and new
Company car leasing avoids value depreciation in a volatile market
Could leasing with a full-service option, where all the ancillary costs are covered, be the answer for a small firm?
Company car leasing avoids value depreciation in a volatile market
Could leasing with a full-service option, where all the ancillary costs are covered, be the answer for a small firm?
Bergen: Norway’s gateway to the fjords has something for everyone
Norway’s second city has much to offer the busy business traveller
Returning to the glory days of oil is easier said than done
Despite high profile claims, the maths don’t make sense for a renewed emphasis on fossil fuels
Out to lunch: Michelin-star treatment and world-beating burgers
Sandra O’Connell takes a look a some fast slow and seriously stellar executive dining options
Less stress and more finesse is the hallmark of return to work workwear
TV dramas such as Suits, The Morning Show and Succession have boosted the popularity of a corporate venue as a place of adventure
CSRD delay unlikely to hamper EirGrid sustainability reporting efforts
Sustainability has always been at the core of what EirGrid does, says company’s director of corporate services
Smarter tech, but not life altering
Kevin Courtney takes a look at some of the AI-powered gadgets which may not transform our lives but might make them a lit bit more entertaining
Optimistic year ahead for M&A despite ‘Trump effect’ on world economy
The stable political environment in Ireland, coupled with robust sectoral performance, suggests a positive forecast
Building a sustainable future in commercial property
With the green shoots in the commercial property market starting to emerge, the outlook for 2025 looks bright
There’s nothing mythical about Ireland’s growing unicorn herd
The success of these firms is a testament to the supportive ecosystem for Irish start-ups
The Lighter Side: 30% Club chief is a crime fiction fan who values good-quality sheets
Gillian Harford, country executive with the 30% Club in Ireland, is a crime fiction fan who values good-quality sheets
Avalanche of new car brands will soon dominate the Irish market
A whole phalanx of new names in the car market are poised to fight for Irish car buyers’ attention. But which ones are worth looking at?
What’s all the fuss about DeepSeek?
Built at a fraction of the cost of its US peers, the AI software upended the industry
Carrots, sticks and public engagement required to move the sustainability dial
Sustainability reporting is becoming increasingly standardised and rigorous, but data collection is still a roadblock when it comes to Scope 3 emissions
Letting the light in on pay
New transparency regulations aim to reduce the secrecy around pay rates and structures
The circular economy: Why going round and round is the way forward
Scaling up circularity would benefit Ireland’s economy and help us hit our sustainability targets, but moving in the right direction requires Government support
The Lighter Side: For Tech Mahindra head, there’s no true balance when you’re aiming for extremes
Tech leader Bivin Varghese tries to compartmentalise but loves his tablet for its mix of work and entertainment
Can hydrogen finally be harnessed or will EVs rule the road?
Hydrogen power seemed abandoned in favour of electric but recent moves by car makers may yet see it get into gear
Irish companies making waves in space
Irish space technology is delivering benefits here on Earth as well as way out there
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Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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