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Poll: Will you cancel a business trip because of Covid-19?
Some companies have gone so far as to ban all international travel for employees
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Poll: Are you set up to work from home?
In 2020, businesses see remote working as more than just a trend or a potential response to a crisis.
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Poll: Do you think you will be financially better off a year from now?
Americans are feeling pretty confident about their future finances, are Irish folk feeling the same?
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Poll: Do you think apprenticeships could ease Ireland's youth unemployment rate?
Unemployment in Ireland edged up slightly last month.
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Poll: Do you think the next Government needs to do more to help Irish startups?
As our European peers up their game, a group of entrepreneurs is worried we have fallen behind.
# 21st Century workplace
Poll: Do you think working a shorter week would make you more productive?
Finland’s Prime Minister has proposed a shorter workweek, but it may not suit every business model.
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Poll: Do you think the banking salary cap should be lifted?
Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe has commissioned a report into the thorny issue.
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'Always listen, take advice and don't be afraid to actually challenge - but in a way that's respectful'
Brian Donaldson, CEO of Maxol, talks electrification and why he values artistic ability.
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'Always listen, take advice and don't be afraid to actually challenge - but in a way that's respectful'
Brian Donaldson, CEO of Maxol, talks electrification and why he values artistic ability.
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'The mistakes I've made are when I follow my head, not my heart'
The director and co-founder of Blackwater Distillery talks mandolins, Brexit and procrastination.
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'The mistakes I've made are when I follow my head, not my heart'
The director and co-founder of Blackwater Distillery talks mandolins, Brexit and procrastination.
Voices
Ireland's tax system needs to support entrepreneurs and family businesses - here's how
It’s more important than ever that there is a vibrant home grown Irish business environment.
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'When you're working on a laptop and bees are swarming around you, it gets kind of difficult'
The ApisProtect CEO talks bee paraphernalia, being a sci-fi nerd and time management.
# media and marketing
Influencers offer companies valuable content - but tracking what it's worth is proving difficult
Businesses are trying to understand the value of the growing trend of influencer marketing
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'When you're working on a laptop and bees are swarming around you, it gets kind of difficult'
The ApisProtect CEO talks bee paraphernalia, being a sci-fi nerd and time management.
# insight and opinion
'The bigger you get, the more small problems turn into big ones'
The CEO of Wisetek talks about data, lawn bowls and why recycling e-waste is the next big thing.
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'The bigger you get, the smaller problems turn into bigger problems a lot quicker'
The CEO of Wisetek talks about data, lawn bowls and why recycling e-waste is the next big thing.
Voices
Who you know can make your career
Networking is a career imperative in a time when we’re disconnecting from each other more and more.
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'I think the biggest mistake is looking back and beating yourself up about it'
The CEO of Offbeat Donuts talks trying not to dwell on the past and coming up with way to excite customers.
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'I think the biggest mistake is looking back and beating yourself up about it'
The CEO of Offbeat Donuts talks trying not to dwell on the past and coming up with way to excite customers.
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'I love variety, I love anything new, but it can be a major pitfall if you don't manage it properly'
The CEO of Fenero talks mental health and investing in female entrepreneurs.
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'I love variety, I love anything new, but it can be a major pitfall if you don't manage it properly'
The CEO of Fenero talks mental health and investing in female entrepreneurs.
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'I've interviewed people for jobs who at the end have asked, 'What's this for?''
The CEO of Orbidal talks mean interview questions and having a positive outlook.
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'I've interviewed people for jobs who at the end have asked, 'What's this for?''
The CEO of Orbidal talks mean interview questions and having a positive outlook.
Voices
How tech companies can win the battle for talent
In a competitive market only companies with the most innovative approach to recruitment will thrive.
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'Any financial planning that you do, build in some resilience - things will never go exactly to plan'
Abodoo CEO Sue Marshall also talks sky-diving, time management and over-promoting.
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'Any financial planning that you do, build in some resilience - things will never go exactly to plan'
Abodoo CEO Sue Marshall also talks bungee jumping, time management and over-promoting.
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'We have a simple rule in the company - act like you're spending your own money'
Spectrum Life’s Stephen Costello talks about his morning routine and the path to progress.
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'We have a simple rule in the company - act like you're spending your own money'
Spectrum Life’s Stephen Costello talks about his morning routine and the path to progress.
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'If you're negotiating a deal, never show weakness - be strong and carry it through'
Pádraig McEneany of Celtic Pure talks about his hiring deal-breakers and being brave in business.
# insight and opinion
'If you're negotiating a deal, never show weakness - be strong and carry it through'
Pádraig McEneany of Celtic Pure talks about his hiring deal-breakers and being brave in business.
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'I wish I could operate in work with less sleep - the day isn't long enough'
Liam Murphy of professional services firm Wachsman talks about lack of sleep and learning from his employees.
# insight and opinion
'I wish I could operate in work with less sleep - the day isn't long enough'
Liam Murphy of professional services firm Wachsman talks about lack of sleep and learning from his employees.
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'I'd rather work in the middle of the night than get up early - I'm not pretty in the morning'
Fingal Ferguson of Gubbeen Farmhouse Products also talks about the joys of cleaning mucky pigpens.
# insight and opinion
'I'd rather work in the middle of the night than get up early - I'm not pretty in the morning'
Fingal Ferguson of Gubbeen Farmhouse Products also talks about the joys of cleaning mucky pigpens.
# insight and opinion
'When my colleagues at a previous company were laid off, I felt as if I'd failed the team'
HubSpot’s Barbara McCarthy also talks about learning not to take things personally
# insight and opinion
'When my colleagues at a previous company were laid off, I felt as if I'd failed the team'
HubSpot’s Barbara McCarthy also talks about learning not to take things personally
# insight and opinion
Poll: Are you in favour of fast-track planning rules for data centres?
The protracted planning process resulted in Apple shelving a large development in rural Ireland.
Voices
Some see apprenticeships as 'settling for less', but they'll fix youth unemployment
When it comes to providing hands-on training for young people, we’re falling behind.