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Should employers pay staff stranded by rail strikes? Here's what you need to know

The first of five planned Irish Rail stoppages took place today.

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Nov 1st 2017, 1:12 PM

# Work

'I'm put off by people who don't embrace change - that's a big hindrance'

Executive recruiter Estelle Davis talks about her favourite job interview questions.

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Oct 31st 2017, 6:27 PM

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'Being a parent grounded me and taught me some things are more important than work'

Industrial designer Brian Stephens took some lessons from Japan to his own consultancy in Ireland.

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Oct 30th 2017, 1:53 PM

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How time-strapped managers can beat their 'present bias' and get more work done

These productivity tips will help you prioritise and make sure the important tasks are finished.

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Oct 29th 2017, 12:00 PM

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'I felt guilty stopping to go and watch TV, so I would work late all the time'

Interior designer Roisin Lafferty found herself always switched on when home became her office.

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Oct 28th 2017, 12:00 PM

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'There's a stigma around doing a trade, but it's as good a way to start a business as college'

Firemole’s Seán Ó Tuama talks about his lessons from seeking investment and crowdfunding.

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Oct 27th 2017, 12:58 PM

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'They say the key to good mental health is stability - I never really had that growing up'

This design pro shares her experience of depression and anxiety.

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Oct 26th 2017, 5:55 PM

# orla sheils

'Parcel Motel was my biggest risk - we didn't know how long it would take to catch on'

The firm’s general manager, Orla Sheils, also talks about the importance of ‘do nothing’ days.

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Oct 26th 2017, 2:12 PM

# Services

'Parcel Motel was my biggest risk - we didn't know how long it would take to catch on'

The firm’s general manager, Orla Sheils, also talks about the importance of ‘do nothing’ days.

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Oct 24th 2017, 5:29 PM

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How virtually any Irish company can get cash back from developing new products

From construction to food and drink businesses, the R&D tax credit is an attractive option for SMEs.

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Oct 21st 2017, 2:00 PM

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'Three months after I moved to the Caribbean, my boss went bust. Suddenly I needed a job'

Business owner David Campion talks about the highs and lows of setting up his own firm in Barbados.

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Oct 20th 2017, 5:33 PM

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'We try to promote a relaxed workplace. We’re not doing surgery, it’s not life and death'

This designer talks about how pro bono work can benefit creative people.

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Oct 19th 2017, 5:29 PM

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'The most difficult decision was selling my cottage to get enough money to buy the business'

After ditching her life in London for the Burren, Sadie Chowen ended up running her own company.

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Oct 19th 2017, 3:37 PM

# Transport

'I've seen the strain long hours puts on staff - I try to mentor away from that'

GoCar boss Colm Brady also talks about ‘character building’ in a Dublin pub.

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Oct 17th 2017, 6:21 PM

Voices

The mystery of Ireland's 'missing' financial services startups

The ‘siloed’ nature of banks and the tech sector is holding back innovation.

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Oct 15th 2017, 12:00 PM

Voices

The most common scams aimed at Irish businesses - and how to guard against them

From simple to sophisticated, fraud is a problem facing firms of all sizes.

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Oct 14th 2017, 12:00 PM

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'The most difficult decision was selling my cottage to get enough money to buy the business'

After ditching her life in London for the Burren, Sadie Chowen ended up running her own company.

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Oct 13th 2017, 5:41 PM

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How firms can perfect the fine art of getting TDs to change their minds

This public policy pro delivers a masterclass in lobbying.

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Oct 12th 2017, 3:46 PM

# zahra media

'Setting up a company was a needs must situation - we couldn't find jobs for love nor money'

Zahra Media Group’s Gina Miltiadou talks about ‘failing forward’ and her struggle with small talk.

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Oct 12th 2017, 2:57 PM

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'We've made a lot of mistakes. Learning from each of them is the reason we're still here'

After starting out in IT, Joe Bohan moved into the hotel trade before opening a restaurant with his wife.

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Oct 12th 2017, 2:56 PM

# media and arts

'Setting up a company was a needs must situation - we couldn't find jobs for love nor money'

Zahra Media Group’s Gina Miltiadou talks about ‘failing forward’ and her struggle with small talk.

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Oct 11th 2017, 4:05 PM

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Why the Irish don't 'do' pensions - and what can be done to change that

Auto-enrolment could fix Ireland’s ticking time bomb of private-sector workers without nest eggs.

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Oct 8th 2017, 2:00 PM

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How you can use a free Google tool to read the mind of your customer

Google Trends lets businesses analyse search data and work out who’s interested in what, when.

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Oct 7th 2017, 2:00 PM

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'We've made a lot of mistakes. Learning from each of them is the reason we're still here'

After starting out in IT, Joe Bohan moved into the hotel trade before opening a restaurant with his wife.

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Oct 6th 2017, 5:54 PM

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Why you should never turn down a touch of make-up when you're on Ireland AM

This media expert delivers a masterclass in preparing for a television interview.

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Oct 5th 2017, 6:00 PM

# Paul Carty

'I used to triple-check everything – I had to learn to trust people'

Guinness Storehouse boss Paul Carty also explains why it’s not OK to drink at a business meeting.

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Oct 5th 2017, 1:56 PM

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'After one long week we bawled all the way home in the car. We couldn't console each other'

Claire Finnan started out as a nurse before moving to PR then launching a baby fair.

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Oct 5th 2017, 1:54 PM

# Tourism

'I used to triple-check everything – I had to learn to trust people'

Guinness Storehouse boss Paul Carty also explains why it’s not OK to drink at a business meeting.

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Oct 3rd 2017, 6:15 PM

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What Europe's tough new data protection rules will mean for the world of HR

The GDPR regulations will come into force with immediate effect next year.

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Oct 2nd 2017, 11:55 AM

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What Mark Zuckerberg's clothes can teach you about avoiding customers' 'decision fatigue'

Faced with too many complex choices, a lot of potential buyers will just opt out.

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Oct 1st 2017, 12:00 PM

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Here are some Budget wishes - and what we can expect to actually get

There won’t be any Celtic Tiger-style ‘goodies’ for Ireland in the 2018 edition.

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Sep 30th 2017, 12:00 PM

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'After one long week we bawled all the way home in the car. We couldn't console each other'

Claire Finnan started out as a nurse before moving to PR then launching a baby fair.

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Sep 29th 2017, 2:25 PM

Voices

'Grand, one-off gestures don't make a great workplace. It's the tiny things'

This author delivers a masterclass in building trust with staff.

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Sep 28th 2017, 7:12 PM

# Jobbio

'My biggest regret is my early career. I ended up doing jobs I had no interest in'

Jobbio CEO Stephen Quinn also talks about his favourite interview questions.

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Sep 28th 2017, 1:32 PM

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'The contract was signed but needed to be rubber stamped. Then overnight it all fell apart'

After trying his hand in the hostel industry, Stephen Deasy moved into the coffee game.

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Sep 28th 2017, 1:06 PM

# Work

'My biggest regret is my early career. I ended up doing jobs I had no interest in'

Jobbio CEO Stephen Quinn also talks about his favourite interview questions.

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Sep 26th 2017, 6:00 PM

Voices

The ball is in the worker's court: How firms can stand out to win the 'war for talent'

Employers must think outside the box to get real, lasting talent.

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Sep 23rd 2017, 12:00 PM

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'The contract was signed but needed to be rubber stamped. Then overnight it all fell apart'

After trying his hand in the hostel industry, Stephen Deasy moved into the coffee game.

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Sep 22nd 2017, 4:46 PM

# Transport

'I come across as tough and brash - kicking that habit has been a work in progress'

Cork Airport boss Niall MacCarthy talks about why it’s useful to know what annoys staff.

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Sep 21st 2017, 4:22 PM

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'I wanted to make something Irish. What I ended up bottling was the smell of failure'

After leaving school to work as a labourer, Karl Murray found his way into the aromatherapy business.

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Sep 21st 2017, 4:20 PM