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How to avoid HR landmines during the Christmas celebrations
Wild office parties, risqué Secret Santa gifts and hazardous decorations can all spell trouble.
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Dec 9th 2018, 3:00 PM
How a well-designed workspace will help you attract (and keep) valuable staff
New research shows that a carefully planned work environment can have long-lasting effects.
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Dec 8th 2018, 3:00 PM
'I think my blind optimism papered over the blatant risk. Now I think, that was ballsy'
Metalman’s Grainne Walsh talks about why not to open a brewery if you just want to make beer.
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Dec 7th 2018, 10:34 AM
'I think my blind optimism papered over the blatant risk. Now I think, that was ballsy'
Metalman’s Grainne Walsh talks about why not to open a brewery if you just want to make beer.
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Dec 5th 2018, 12:05 PM
Poll: Do you believe anonymous online reviews for employers?
For some, Glassdoor is a useful hiring platform. But others think it’s open to abuse.
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Dec 3rd 2018, 3:15 PM
The secret to running a smash hit Christmas ad campaign - in six steps
It’s time to think laterally, act local and keep on going until the party’s over.
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Dec 2nd 2018, 5:47 PM
Why we should encourage over 55s to choose contract work over retirement
Senior personnel can offer valuable experience and fill skills gaps.
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Dec 1st 2018, 3:00 PM
'I wish I spoke more languages - I often feel stupid at meetings where everyone is multilingual'
Diaceutics’ Peter Keeling talks healthcare challenges and how he recovered after his first business failed.
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Nov 29th 2018, 4:27 PM
'Starting from scratch in your 30s and 40s isn't easy on any couple. It was such a dark period'
Gina Cassidy from Purcell & Woodcock says the key to working with your partner is not bringing it home.
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Nov 29th 2018, 4:26 PM
'I wish I spoke more languages - I often feel stupid at meetings where everyone is multilingual'
Diaceutics’ Peter Keeling talks healthcare challenges and how he recovered after his first business failed.
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Nov 28th 2018, 3:00 PM
Poll: Do you think a new airport for the midlands is a good idea?
Offaly council has made a pitch for State funding to get planning for the project off the ground.
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Nov 26th 2018, 3:01 PM
'If Dublin were a car, it'd be running on four bald tyres with no spare in the boot'
We have to stop pressing the snooze button when it comes to our water supply crisis.
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Nov 25th 2018, 3:00 PM
How chatbots can sooth stressed-out, angry customers during the busy shopping season
Retailers can build engagement during the Christmas period without increasing their workload.
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Nov 24th 2018, 3:00 PM
'Starting from scratch in your 30s and 40s isn't easy on any couple. It was such a dark period'
Gina Cassidy from Purcell & Woodcock says the key to working with your partner is not bringing it home.
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Nov 23rd 2018, 12:55 PM
'My father gave the best advice - be comfortable with failure, otherwise you'll never take risks'
Golden Discs’ Stephen Fitzgerald talks about the ups and downs of music retail and the ‘tragic’ rental crisis.
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Nov 22nd 2018, 3:13 PM
'A pat on the back is six inches from a kick in the arse. We're taking it one burger at a time'
BuJo’s Michael Sheary spent years prepping the concept behind his first restaurant.
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Nov 22nd 2018, 3:10 PM
'My father gave the best advice - be comfortable with failure, otherwise you'll never take risks'
Golden Discs’ Stephen Fitzgerald talks about the ups and downs of music retail and the ‘tragic’ rental crisis.
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Nov 21st 2018, 12:12 PM
Poll: Do you think the government is wrong to favour fibre for the National Broadband Plan?
Some suggest wireless services would be a better option for rural internet users.
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Nov 19th 2018, 3:00 PM
Here's how you can boost staff morale during the dark winter months
It’s vital that employers look after their workers’ mental and physical well-being.
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Nov 18th 2018, 3:00 PM
This year's John Lewis Christmas ad didn't hit the spot. Here's why
The highly anticipated campaign fell flat compared to previous efforts.
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Nov 17th 2018, 3:00 PM
'A pat on the back is six inches from a kick in the arse. We're taking it one burger at a time'
BuJo’s Michael Sheary spent years prepping the concept behind his first restaurant.
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Nov 16th 2018, 1:04 PM
'I always take on too much, and that's a big mistake. You can let people down'
Arkphire’s Paschal Naylor talks business plans, Bill Gates and starting a tech firm during the recession.
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Nov 15th 2018, 4:14 PM
'We thought it'd blow up into a billion-dollar app overnight. Sometimes you get carried away'
Parkpnp’s Garrett Flower talks about how he refocused his business and hiring the best people for the job.
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Nov 15th 2018, 4:14 PM
'I'm more interested in starting up companies than shutting them down'
AccountsIQ’s Tony Connolly talks late-night emails, recruitment challenges and Richard Branson.
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Nov 14th 2018, 4:25 PM
Poll: Would you support gender quotas for Ireland's company boards?
The government today unveiled a plan to increase the number of female professors.
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Nov 12th 2018, 5:07 PM
'I'm blind and employed - but I'm the minority. Here's how employers can change that'
It often doesn’t take a lot for companies to mine this largely untapped talent pool.
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Nov 11th 2018, 3:00 PM
Here's all you need to know about uncovering - and reporting - gender pay gaps
Now is the time for companies to get ready for incoming legislation.
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Nov 10th 2018, 3:00 PM
'We thought it'd blow up into a billion-dollar app overnight. Sometimes you get carried away'
Parkpnp’s Garrett Flower talks about how he refocused his business and hiring the best people for the job.
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Nov 9th 2018, 1:45 PM
'I always take on too much, and that's a big mistake. You can let people down'
Arkphire’s Paschal Naylor talks business plans, Bill Gates and starting a tech firm during the recession.
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Nov 8th 2018, 5:30 PM
'Selling my dad's practice was tough. It had put food on the table and clothes on our back'
Told there was no job for him in the family practice, vet Charles Cosgrave decided to reinvent his father’s firm.
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Nov 8th 2018, 5:26 PM
'I always take on too much, and that's a big mistake. You can let people down'
Arkphire’s Paschal Naylor talks business plans, Bill Gates and starting a tech firm during the recession.
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Nov 8th 2018, 3:00 PM
Poll: Would you get junior recruits to coach senior staff?
Some say ‘reverse mentoring’ builds ‘a more inclusive’ workforce. Others find it patronising.
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Nov 5th 2018, 2:41 PM
Takeover on the horizon? Here's how it will impact your staff
Employment law is fairly strict when it comes to mergers and acquisitions.
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Nov 4th 2018, 3:00 PM
Here's why you should use younger recruits to coach senior staff
‘Reverse mentoring’ schemes send a clear message that learning is a life-long thing.
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Nov 3rd 2018, 3:00 PM
'Selling my dad's practice was tough. It had put food on the table and clothes on our back'
Told there was no job for him in the family practice, vet Charles Cosgrave decided to reinvent his father’s firm.
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Nov 2nd 2018, 2:42 PM
'I was flying to London weekly to meet clients - it wasn't your typical final year in college'
During her final year in UL, Eimear McManus’s work placement ended up being much more.
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Nov 1st 2018, 5:37 PM
'Nothing's more challenging than dealing with tragedy - this job goes beyond dispensing drugs'
McGreals Pharmacy’s Kilian McGreal also talks about drawing the line under new business ideas.
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Oct 30th 2018, 2:45 PM
Poll: Would you pay more for a taxi if it was easier to hail a cab at busy times?
Industry figures say such a move could entice more people to work as drivers.
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Oct 29th 2018, 3:48 PM
Here's a lesson in making staff redundant without causing extra stress at a tough time
A shoe store managed to overturn an unfair dismissal claim in the Labour Court. Here’s how.
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Oct 28th 2018, 12:00 PM
'To keep attracting foreign investment, Ireland needs to get its act together on water'
We should use the resource as a calling card and follow the lead of forward-thinking countries.
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Oct 27th 2018, 12:00 PM
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