Poll: Do you think having an attractive office makes workers more productive?
Many argue that good design stimulates productivity – but not everyone’s a fan of today’s workplaces.
Insights and opinion
Wild office parties, risqué Secret Santa gifts and hazardous decorations can all spell trouble.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
Why we should encourage over 55s to choose contract work over retirement
Senior personnel can offer valuable experience and fill skills gaps.
'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.
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.
'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.
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.
'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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
'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.
Poll: Would you support gender quotas for Ireland's company boards?
The government today unveiled a plan to increase the number of female professors.
'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.