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Communicating in a crisis: Adjusting to the reality of Covid-19
Businesses have moved quickly, but the outbreak is creating unforeseen challenges
Poll: Do you think education properly prepared you for your career?
Irish industry is changing and there are fears that education isn’t moving in the same direction.
Work-it: Dealing with imposter syndrome
Most leaders feel the symptoms, but how they deal with it is key.
Work-it: Dealing with imposter syndrome
Most leaders feel the symptoms, but how they deal with it is key.
Poll: Should wealthier countries shoulder more responsibility in tackling climate change?
Environmental action, and inaction, are major themes in Davos this week.
Poll: What you said in 2019
The results are in, the readers have spoken.
Poll: Do you think Ireland should phase out fossil fuel exploration?
The state is looking to phase out oil and gas exploration, but is it a good idea?
Poll: Do you think taking parental leave has a negative impact on your career?
Recent surveys suggest there is stigma attached to taking time off work.
'When you're away from your laptop you tend to become more creative'
Tools of the trade: Richard Murphy of Zevo Health talks handling stress and Bob Dylan’s sage advice.
Poll: Should staff have the legal right to switch off from work emails?
The government is looking at whether a right to disconnect from work emails would function in Ireland.
'Work hard and be nice to people. I don't think it has to be more comprehensive than that'
Tools of the trade: Flying Tiger Copenhagen’s Irish boss on kindness and why llamas trump beetles.
Poll: Do you feel under pressure to work extra hours?
It might relieve the pressure of work demands, but working overtime has its downsides.
'Curiosity has helped me stand out - I've worked since age 16 and I've had seven careers'
Open Orphan’s Cathal Friel also talks about the day that most shook his confidence.
Poll: Would a company's values be enough to compel you to change jobs?
Workers seem to care less about cash and more about culture when it comes to career choices.
'In our reception we have a fairly large pufferfish made out of 100% recyclable items'
The CEO of Cool Planet Experience talks Al Gore, ski lifts and her busy diary.
Poll: Would concerns over the environment prevent you from flying?
‘Flight shame’ has impacted flights to Ireland from some northern European countries this year.
Be wary of the curse of knowledge
To communicate clearly, you need to be aware of what you might know too well.
'Talent without ambition is just talent - if you've got the combination of both the sky is the limit'
Colman Walsh, the chief executive of the UX Design Institute, talks priesthood, ambition and triathlons.
'I used to be motivated by a fear of failure. I kind of got over that'
Gary Lavin, the founder of VitHit, talks fear of failure, managing growth and why he’s not pursuing kombucha.
Poll: Would you pay extra rent for the perks of co-living?
Shared living remains a hot topic in Ireland as more groups enter the Dublin scene.
Meet the man making sure that 'real heart' stays at the centre of Dogpatch Labs
Patrick Walsh is eyeing the healthy growth of Dublin’s startup scene as he plots Dogpatch’s expansion.
It's time for women's sport to take the prime time stage following the success of the World Cup
The curtain may be falling on this inspiring episode in women’s sport, but it can’t be the end of the story.
'I'm still living in a land where we're starting from scratch - and maybe that's a good thing'
Tina McKenzie, CEO of Grafton Recruitment, talks about over-committing and her dream job that doesn’t exist.
Poll: Would a company's green credentials affect your job choice?
Businesses are facing pressure from employees who are worried about their impact on the environment.
Artificial intelligence is going to transform business, not just in Ireland, but across the world
Here are the steps that Irish companies should take to unlock AI’s potential.
Poll: Do you think you would be more productive working from home?
Remote working could increase productivity, but it could also decrease one’s commitment to a company.
Facebook's Libra project could be a watershed moment for the blockchain industry
This marks the social media giant’s boldest foray into the financial services industry.
'Be patient; it's going to take a hell of a lot longer than you would anticipate'
Gerry Scullion, founder of King of Kefir, talks radishes and getting lost down rabbit holes.
'Be patient; it's going to take a hell of a lot longer than you would anticipate'
Gerry Scullion, founder of King of Kefir, talks radishes and getting lost down rabbit holes.
Why putting design at the heart of a company can help it thrive
Design based on conversations with your users – it is the surest way to succeed.
The death of the out of office
It is vital that we switch off the smart way when we head off on holiday.
When you fail to fully examine a reference, you increase your chances of a costly mis-hire
It’s just a formality, goes the thinking, and it is that thinking that causes employers major problems.
'Knowing that I've had an impact on something - that's very motivational to me'
Hazel Mitchell of eBay Ireland talks about her remaining ambitions after 15 years at the company.
'Knowing that I've had an impact on something - that's very motivational to me'
Hazel Mitchell of eBay Ireland talks about her remaining ambitions after 15 years at the company.
Poll: Would you favour a company based on its green credentials?
Businesses and policymakers are coming under pressure to transition to a low carbon economy.
When you fail to fully examine a reference, you increase your chances of a costly mis-hire
It’s just a formality, goes the thinking, and it is that thinking that causes employers major problems.
'I once picked potatoes for a summer - that taught me a lot in terms of what hard labour felt like'
Sprout Social’s Gerard Murnaghan talks about motivating staff and his dog Ruby.
'I once picked potatoes for a summer - that taught me a lot in terms of what hard labour felt like'
Sprout Social’s Gerard Murnaghan talks about motivating staff and his dog Ruby.
Poll: Do you think you'd be more productive with a four-day work week?
There has been calls for a four-day working week with companies worldwide deciding to cut office hours.
Reports of workplace bullying have been high in Ireland - it’s time employers do something
Ireland has been found to have one of the highest rates of workplace bullying in the developed world.