'We were lucky, but Storm Ophelia showed us how vulnerable we are'
Here’s how the severe weather impacted businesses around the country.
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Ophelia: What businesses need to know as the 'worst storm in 50 years' hits
Dunnes Stores, Debenhams and other retailers have announced countrywide closures.
'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.
A retail manager who took part in a 'slagging culture' has lost his unfair dismissal bid
The man made a derogatory remark towards another employee at an out-of-hours work gathering.
A woman fired for viewing hardcore porn at work has lost a bid for unfair dismissal
The receptionist worked for a state-funded company that provides services to children.
Ireland's largest business group wants all employers to publish their gender pay gaps
Ibec supports a similar reporting model already in place in Australia.
Ericsson 'regrets' cuts as more than 100 of its Irish staff lose their jobs
The Swedish company is facing falling sales and tough competition.
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.
COMPETITION: Win a team-building package for four to Kilkenny
It’s time to throw off the office shackles for the Reign of Terror endurance obstacle course event.
'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.
Billionaire Dermot Desmond is among a group of backers to put $10m into careers site Jobbio
The Dublin outfit will open an office in Montreal, Canada.
'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.
Many new fathers fear taking parental leave will hamper their chances of promotion
Paid paternity leave provisions were brought in a year ago.
'Ireland's taxes are great, but the second there's no talented staff, no one will be here'
The boss of billion-dollar Qualtrics on why Ireland makes a great home for tech giants… for now.
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.
DAA has been told to pay thousands to workers being moved 30 minutes from a Shannon office
Siptu members said they will lose privileges like access to duty-free shops.
Ryanair wants to prevent further flight cancellations - by taking back pilots' holidays
The news comes shortly after reports of a threatened work-to-rule action.
'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.
'We need more time': Irish fruit giant Fyffes is in crunch talks over worker abuse claims
Workers at a melon plantation in Honduras allege they are being mistreated.
COMPETITION: Win free exhibition space at the biggest careers event in the west
This is the chance to find your dream staff with a stand worth nearly €3,000 at Career Zoo West.