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  • 21st Century workplace

'There are definitely some very talented people in prison': Why firms hire ex-offenders

Employers share their experiences of recruiting people who have served time.

  • 4 min read
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How to prepare for the digital economy's biggest shake-up in years

Bharat Sharma

Bharat Sharma

Founder, Monsoon Consulting

Here are key questions for businesses to ask ahead of an incoming EU directive on online payments.

  • 3 min read
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  • Feature
  • policy and economy

'Out of our control': How cross-border companies are trying to prepare for a no-deal Brexit

Some businesses close to the border have already changed their supply base in recent months.

  • 5 min read
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  • Health 2.0
  • health and education
  • Startups and tech

Medtech reps warn the industry is facing a 'cliff edge' with incoming EU rules

Critics say bottlenecks in compliance checks could lead to a shortfall in medical devices.

  • 3 min read
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  • Interview

Meet the Fujitsu veteran taking the firm's Irish business deeper into the push for sustainability

Tony O’Malley discusses his time in the Defence Forces and leading a long-standing firm amid constant change.

  • 7 min read
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  • building and property
  • resource and energy

A floating data centre in Limerick has been given clearance, ending a months-long dispute

A group that had opposed the project previously said it was incompatible with shipping in the port.

  • 3 min read
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  • Future of finance
  • media and marketing

Challenger bank N26 was called out by the advertising watchdog for using the word 'bulls**t'

It told the ASAI the campaign referred to the ‘outdated’ banking system, not consumers.

  • 2 min read
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  • Evolution of food

Food delivery apps say vegan cuisine is soaring – but it's no spice bag

Deliveroo, Just Eat and others have recorded a spike in orders for plant-based takeaways.

  • 2 min read
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  • 21st Century workplace

Ireland is experiencing a mobile app developer drought

But data from jobs site Indeed suggests the gap is closing ‘over time’.

  • 2 min read
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  • policy and economy

The Brexit blues have hammered Irish service providers' confidence

AIB’s latest index shows the sector is growing, but at a slower pace than previous years.

  • 2 min read
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  • 21st Century workplace

Flexibility, mentoring and equal pay: What women want in Irish workplaces

A quarter of women surveyed by Network Ireland said their male colleagues earn more in equivalent roles.

  • 2 min read
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  • retail and services

Retail reps have rubbished claims they're 'obliged' to clamp down on the misuse of e-scooters

Transport Minister Shane Ross said stores must inform consumers of the vehicles’ legal status.

  • 2 min read
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  • Future of finance
  • Startups and tech

Fintech giant Remitly has secured Irish approval to keep its services running post-Brexit

The company has been granted a payments licence and will be recruiting staff in Dublin.

  • 2 min read
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  • Tools of the trade

'Always remember that you're not always right - there are two sides to everything'

Tim Casey of Innocent Drinks talks sustainability, communication and juice.

  • 6 min read
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  • Your Say

Poll: Do you think electric scooters are a suitable green alternative mode of transport?

Some question how environmentally friendly e-scooters really are.

  • 1 min read
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  • media and marketing
  • Startup Scout
  • Startups and tech

Applaud wants to make gig bookings for musicians flow much easier

In our weekly Startup Scout series, Fora picks out promising companies that are emerging from Ireland.

  • 4 min read
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  • food and drink

Microbreweries have called for the extension of a 'life-or-death' tax relief

One beer maker said it could mean ‘the difference between having a craft brewing sector or not’.

  • 2 min read
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How a health app helped to prove a murder

Catherine Allen

Catherine Allen

Partner, Mason Hayes & Curran

A recent British case demonstrates that a new age of evidence may be available.

  • 3 min read
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  • Startups and tech

Winning the war for talent: how firms get the jump on hiring students as early as possible

With the new college year dawning, companies will be watching closely for the skills coming on track.

  • 6 min read
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Crowning the 21st century customer - what Irish customers want and how to give it to them

 Brigid Charmant

Brigid Charmant

Salesforce

Businesses should heed the late, great Feargal Quinn’s advice.

  • 4 min read
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