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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

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Mar 29th 2020, 2:00 AM

# insights and opinion

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.

2.5k

Feb 26th 2020, 12:58 AM

# 21st Century workplace

Work-it: Dealing with imposter syndrome

Most leaders feel the symptoms, but how they deal with it is key.

206

Feb 7th 2020, 12:04 PM

# 21st Century workplace

Work-it: Dealing with imposter syndrome

Most leaders feel the symptoms, but how they deal with it is key.

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Feb 6th 2020, 12:58 AM

# insights and opinion

Poll: Should wealthier countries shoulder more responsibility in tackling climate change?

Environmental action, and inaction, are major themes in Davos this week.

921

Jan 22nd 2020, 12:50 AM

# insights and opinion

Poll: What you said in 2019

The results are in, the readers have spoken.

390

Jan 3rd 2020, 12:58 AM

# insights and opinion

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?

849

Dec 18th 2019, 12:58 AM

# 21st Century workplace

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.

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Nov 11th 2019, 3:00 PM

# insights and opinion

'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.

294

Aug 22nd 2019, 9:36 AM

# insights and opinion

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.

606

Aug 19th 2019, 2:24 PM

# insights and opinion

'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.

527

Aug 15th 2019, 3:30 PM

# insights and opinion

Poll: Do you feel under pressure to work extra hours?

It might relieve the pressure of work demands, but working overtime has its downsides.

937

Aug 12th 2019, 2:55 PM

# insights and opinion

'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.

904

Aug 8th 2019, 3:09 PM

# insights and opinion

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.

963

Aug 6th 2019, 3:48 PM

# insights and opinion

'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.

610

Aug 1st 2019, 1:36 PM

# insights and opinion

Poll: Would concerns over the environment prevent you from flying?

‘Flight shame’ has impacted flights to Ireland from some northern European countries this year.

739

Jul 29th 2019, 4:16 PM

Voices

Be wary of the curse of knowledge

To communicate clearly, you need to be aware of what you might know too well.

802

Jul 25th 2019, 10:17 AM

# insights and opinion

'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.

384

Jul 25th 2019, 10:16 AM

# insights and opinion

'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.

735

Jul 18th 2019, 4:23 PM

# Work

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.

1.6k

Jul 15th 2019, 3:53 PM

# Startups and tech

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.

866

Jul 11th 2019, 11:12 AM

Voices

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.

276

Jul 11th 2019, 10:55 AM

# insights and opinion

'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.

599

Jul 11th 2019, 10:53 AM

# insights and opinion

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.

775

Jul 8th 2019, 5:11 PM

Voices

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.

325

Jul 4th 2019, 10:03 AM

# insights and opinion

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.

951

Jul 1st 2019, 3:01 PM

Voices

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.

268

Jun 27th 2019, 10:33 AM

# insights and opinion

'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.

376

Jun 27th 2019, 10:31 AM

# insights and opinion

'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.

997

Jun 25th 2019, 1:00 AM

Voices

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.

1.1k

Jun 23rd 2019, 3:00 PM

Voices

The death of the out of office

It is vital that we switch off the smart way when we head off on holiday.

1.5k

Jun 22nd 2019, 3:01 PM

Voices

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.

651

Jun 20th 2019, 10:41 AM

# insights and opinion

'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.

580

Jun 20th 2019, 10:40 AM

# insights and opinion

'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.

926

Jun 18th 2019, 12:11 PM

# insights and opinion

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.

560

Jun 17th 2019, 4:03 PM

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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.

870

Jun 15th 2019, 3:00 PM

# insights and opinion

'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.

561

Jun 13th 2019, 1:40 PM

# insights and opinion

'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.

1.2k

Jun 11th 2019, 12:26 PM

# Work

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.

1.2k

Jun 10th 2019, 5:00 PM

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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.

4.2k

Jun 9th 2019, 3:00 PM