# insights and opinion

Why Irish companies need to adopt the Silicon Valley mindset - or at least the positive parts

Entrepreneurs need to keep learning and be inspired by Silicon Valley, while also looking to the east

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Jun 8th 2019, 3:00 PM

# Work

The four-day work week is a hot topic around the water cooler. But it might not be for everyone

Experts weigh in on how the change to a shorter week could affect the workplace.

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Jun 7th 2019, 11:07 AM

'Figure out if there's a need very quickly. If there is, persevere endlessly and don't give up'

The CEO of Bamboo talks Christmas trees, long hours and milkshakes.

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Jun 6th 2019, 1:23 PM

'Figure out if there's a need very quickly. If there is, persevere endlessly and don't give up'

The CEO of Bamboo talks Christmas trees, long hours and milkshakes.

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Jun 5th 2019, 1:00 AM

Poll: Are you concerned your working life could lead to burnout?

In a world of round-the-clock email notifications and blurred office hours, risk of burnout is increasing.

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Jun 4th 2019, 1:53 PM

Swing fall - lessons from the aftermath

How do you prepare for a media storm?

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Jun 3rd 2019, 3:00 PM

Sometimes, 60-hour work weeks are inevitable. Most of the time, however, they aren’t

Such long weeks creates a bad corporate culture and can undermine your leadership abilities.

699

Jun 2nd 2019, 3:00 PM

Is the early promise that blockchain will change the world getting closer, or is it a dream?

With the tech now a decade old, blockchain adoption is on the up after a volatile infancy.

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Jun 1st 2019, 3:00 PM

'When I travel I like to localise - especially in the US. I love a good bacon and eggs'

Logograb co-founder Luca Boschin talks regional breakfasts and looking into the future.

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May 30th 2019, 9:38 AM

'When I travel I like to localise - especially in the US. I love a good bacon and eggs'

Logograb co-founder Luca Boschin talks regional breakfasts and looking into the future.

569

May 28th 2019, 1:00 PM

Poll: Do you think increasing carbon tax is a good idea?

The tax which was originally introduced in Ireland in 2010 penalises any fuel that emits CO2 when burned.

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May 27th 2019, 5:00 PM

As rents rise, people are looking beyond Dublin for their next job

While Dublin is once again ‘booming’, prices are booming too and that presents challenges.

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May 26th 2019, 3:00 PM

More action is needed to boost female labour participation and bridge the gender pay gap

If we’re to make real change in addressing the gender pay gap, a social shift is required

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May 25th 2019, 3:00 PM

# food and drink

Specialty coffee culture is booming as the country catches on to a quality cup of joe

A new report cites the influx of tech workers as helping to drive up demand.

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May 23rd 2019, 1:13 PM

# food and drink

Specialty coffee culture is booming in Ireland as the country catches on to a quality cup of joe

A new report cites the influx of tech workers as helping to drive up demand.

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May 19th 2019, 1:00 AM

You need to tackle your unconscious bias before it ruins your company

We all have deeply ingrained subtle biases. It often can’t be avoided, but it can be managed.

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May 18th 2019, 3:00 PM

Sprout Social is hoping Dublin's housing shortage will ease as it announces 60 new jobs

The US company is the latest to expand in Ireland amid a flurry of job announcements.

825

May 16th 2019, 5:13 PM

Poll: Would you move out of Dublin to elsewhere in Ireland for work?

More multinational companies are setting up outside the capital.

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May 13th 2019, 5:04 PM

GDPR has led to more people looking for their data from businesses - here's how to deal with it

There has been a lot of attention on Data Subject Access Requests (DSAR) since GDPR was introduced almost a year ago.

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May 12th 2019, 3:00 PM

A new financial dawn for millennials

Rising interest rates will pose a challenge for millennials that they have not encountered before.

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May 5th 2019, 3:00 PM

Poll: Would you take a flight on the grounded Boeing aircraft after it resumes service?

The uncertainty surrounding the aircraft has cost Boeing $1 billion.

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Apr 30th 2019, 10:41 AM

Why a CEO's most powerful asset is knowing how to communicate

A comms-savvy chief can keep good employees from jumping ship.

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Apr 28th 2019, 3:00 PM

What employers need to know about conducting a workplace investigation

There are some common mistakes organisations make during the course of an internal inquiry.

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Apr 27th 2019, 3:00 PM

Poll: Would you hail a robotaxi?

Elon Musk said he expects Tesla to have self-driving ‘robotaxis’ on the road by 2020.

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Apr 23rd 2019, 5:35 PM

How to think like a kick-boxer and sharpen your 'mental edge' at work

When we spend too much time in our comfort zone, we’re unable to reach our full potential.

529

Apr 22nd 2019, 1:00 AM

Your no-nonsense guide to turning workers into shareholders

Share incentive schemes can help employers hang on to valuable staff.

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Apr 21st 2019, 12:00 PM

Scam emails are more convincing than ever. Here's how to spot this classic con

The look, wording and design of fraudulent emails have evolved a lot over the years.

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Apr 20th 2019, 12:00 PM

# policy and economy

Poll: Do you still have faith in the State's broadband plan?

A decision on the project has been delayed. Again.

614

Apr 15th 2019, 4:18 PM

Forget easy fixes and power poses, the best way to improve your body language is hard work

The key to developing strong, confident body language is to develop earned confidence.

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Apr 13th 2019, 3:00 PM

# building and property

Poll: Were planners right to approve Johnny Ronan's Tara Street tower?

Some say it will attract further investment to inner Dublin. Others think it will ‘damage’ the city.

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Apr 8th 2019, 3:11 PM

How a renowned 'troubleshooter' held the secret to mastering tough meetings

Every manager should know about John Harvey-Jones’ ‘rule of three’ approach to confrontation.

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Apr 7th 2019, 3:00 PM

How pizza and complimentary texts can motivate staff more than money

A study at Intel reveals the ‘emotional journey’ of motivating employees.

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Apr 6th 2019, 3:00 PM

Why it's time for Ireland's lawmakers to get a scoot on with e-scooters

Some officials think the tech is a ‘non-starter’. But workers are already speaking with their feet.

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Apr 4th 2019, 8:51 AM

# tourism and transport

'I'd have Machiavelli on my board. He has got a lot of bad press, but he was a management genius'

Enda Corneille of Emirates Ireland also talks about the time his shoe fell apart after a job interview.

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Apr 4th 2019, 8:50 AM

# tourism and transport

'I'd have Machiavelli on my board. He has got a lot of bad press, but he was a management genius'

Enda Corneille of Emirates Ireland also talks about the time his shoe fell apart after a job interview.

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Apr 3rd 2019, 3:00 PM

Why it's time for Ireland's lawmakers to get a scoot on with e-scooters

Some officials think the tech is a ‘non-starter’. But workers are already speaking with their feet.

2.6k

Apr 1st 2019, 1:00 AM

Dublin Port's decision to row back on cruise tourism won't just hurt the capital

Cutting the number of passenger ships coming into the capital will have major consequences.

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Mar 30th 2019, 3:00 PM

Poll: Is the EU right to ignore America's call for a Huawei ban?

The US has heavily lobbied Brussels to give the Chinese tech giant the cold shoulder on security grounds.

960

Mar 25th 2019, 3:00 PM