Poll: Should wealthier countries shoulder more responsibility in tackling climate change?
Environmental action, and inaction, are major themes in Davos this week.
insights and opinion
Poll: What you said in 2019
The results are in, the readers have spoken.
Poll: Do you think Ireland should phase out fossil fuel exploration?
The state is looking to phase out oil and gas exploration, but is it a good idea?
Poll: Do you think taking parental leave has a negative impact on your career?
Recent surveys suggest there is stigma attached to taking time off work.
Poll: Should staff have the legal right to switch off from work emails?
The government is looking at whether a right to disconnect from work emails would function in Ireland.
Poll: Do you feel under pressure to work extra hours?
It might relieve the pressure of work demands, but working overtime has its downsides.
Poll: Would a company's values be enough to compel you to change jobs?
Workers seem to care less about cash and more about culture when it comes to career choices.
Poll: Would concerns over the environment prevent you from flying?
‘Flight shame’ has impacted flights to Ireland from some northern European countries this year.
Poll: Would you pay extra rent for the perks of co-living?
Shared living remains a hot topic in Ireland as more groups enter the Dublin scene.
Poll: Would a company's green credentials affect your job choice?
Businesses are facing pressure from employees who are worried about their impact on the environment.
Poll: Do you think you would be more productive working from home?
Remote working could increase productivity, but it could also decrease one’s commitment to a company.
'Be patient; it's going to take a hell of a lot longer than you would anticipate'
Gerry Scullion, founder of King of Kefir, talks radishes and getting lost down rabbit holes.
Why putting design at the heart of a company can help it thrive
Design based on conversations with your users – it is the surest way to succeed.
It is vital that we switch off the smart way when we head off on holiday.
'Knowing that I've had an impact on something - that's very motivational to me'
Hazel Mitchell of eBay Ireland talks about her remaining ambitions after 15 years at the company.
Poll: Would you favour a company based on its green credentials?
Businesses and policymakers are coming under pressure to transition to a low carbon economy.
When you fail to fully examine a reference, you increase your chances of a costly mis-hire
It’s just a formality, goes the thinking, and it is that thinking that causes employers major problems.
'I once picked potatoes for a summer - that taught me a lot in terms of what hard labour felt like'
Sprout Social’s Gerard Murnaghan talks about motivating staff and his dog Ruby.
Poll: Do you think you'd be more productive with a four-day work week?
There has been calls for a four-day working week with companies worldwide deciding to cut office hours.
Reports of workplace bullying have been high in Ireland - it’s time employers do something
Ireland has been found to have one of the highest rates of workplace bullying in the developed world.