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The Irish Times Special Reports

Special Reports are editorially independent projects created by The Irish Times Content Studio team that have commercial backing

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New Year New Career

New Year New Career

This special report looks at which sectors are recruiting and at how the jobs market has been impacted by the twin challenges of Covid-19 and Brexit. While some sectors have been dealt a hammer blow, others are hiring and adapting very successfully to the new working environment.

Life Sciences & Stem

Life Sciences & Stem

Life Sciences and Stem special report looks at how the life sciences sector in Ireland has played a huge part in the fight against Covid-19 and advancing Ireland’s reputation not only as a global leader in manufacturing but also in research and development.

5G Focus

5G Focus special report looks at how Europe will be hyper-connected by 2025, according to EU plans. Which begs the question: how far down the road to 5G are we right now?

Business Ireland magazine

Business Ireland magazine

Business Ireland (published by The Irish Times) is a quarterly magazine produced in association with the Dublin Chamber. In this issue, find out if the pandemic will change the shape of office property as we know it; if Cop26 made any real progress beyond lofty aspirations and statements of intent; how cyberattacks are an inevitability rather than a possibility; why we aren’t jumping into electric vehicles straight away; and what you can buy that’s Irish and environmentally sound this Christmas.

American Thanksgiving 2021

American Thanksgiving 2021

American Thanksgiving special report looks at all aspects of US business in Ireland including how Ireland can retain its position as a preferred location for inward investment. The report features companies that don't just pay lip-service to equality, diversity and inclusion, it looks at the implications of the energy crisis and how digital adoption is accelerating at an unprecedented rate.

The Gift of Giving

The Gift of Giving

The Gift of Giving special report looks at how the pandemic has had a devastating financial impact on Ireland’s charity sector, compounded by the fact that the current crisis has meant their services are more in demand than ever. Charities have had to think quickly now that face-to-face fundraising is no longer a runner, and are now at the start of the most important fundraising season of the year - the run up to Christmas.

Innovation in Dentistry

Innovation in Dentistry

Innovation in Dentistry looks at the latest innovations in orthodontics and cosmetic dentistry and how advances in technology mean that dentistry has changed irrevocably

Pensions Focus

Pensions Focus looks at all aspects of the rapidly evolving Irish pensions market from green pension funds to auto-enrolment delays and the introduction of master trusts, and highlights the critical importance of starting early on the retirement savings journey. It also looks at the options open to people as they approach retirement and need to make decisions on how much risk they are prepared to take with their hard-earned pension savings.

Sustainable Ireland Climate Action

Sustainable Ireland Climate Action

This special report looks at how paying lip service to sustainability is no longer enough for business, it names the top climate activists in Ireland and features a guide to all your recycling questions, along with a piece by Environment & Science editor Kevin O'Sullivan on Cop26 and how the stakes could not be higher.

Green Finance

Over the past 12-18 months, green and sustainability-linked financing has been one of the main topics of conversation between market participants. Europe is leading the way in sustainable financing with European issuers taking a 62 per cent market share in Q1 2021. Green Finance Special Report looks at all aspects of the market from green loans to green securitisation and warns consumers and investors to beware of greenwashing by fund managers, financial institutions and brokers.

Future of Fertility

Future of Fertility

The Future of Fertility special report looks at how the pandemic affected IVF services and the people availing of those services. How did it impact on the mental health of those seeking treatment? And what were the positive developments in terms of telehealth? We also look at trends in fertility treatments.

Future of Farming

Future of Farming

Future of Farming special report looks at the challenges facing farmers and how they are meeting them. Not only is the sector coping with the impact of Brexit and Covid, but it’s in the crosshairs of a challenge that will dwarf both - climate change. However, this comes at a time when, from a demand perspective, the outlook for farming is bright with food and agri in a significant growth phase for the last 10 years. So how are farmers going to meet these demands and rise to the significant challenges ahead.

Managing Personal Wealth

Managing Personal Wealth

This special report looks at how with deposit rates at zero or worse, and Government bonds also in negative territory, in many cases it’s not a good time to be a safety-first investor. Traditional safe options have turned into sure guarantees of capital erosion. But savers and investors seeking growth still have options and they remain pretty much the same as they always were.

Aviation & Finance

Aviation & Finance

Despite the hammer blow wielded by Covid-19, Ireland still remains a key player in the global aviation leasing and finance industry. However, complacency would be a mistake at this juncture as new countries look to compete for market share. Political stability, cost, ease of conducting business and talent will ultimately be the key differentiators for Ireland to continue to protect and grow its share in the global leasing market.

Winning the War for Talent

Winning the War for Talent

Winning the War for Talent is a special report by The Irish Times in association with Great Place to Work. The message of the report is that the war to get and retain talent in the tech industry is raging and employers need to be on their game to win that war. Advice includes building an effective brand for your company, building a strong corporate culture and staying connected with remote workers. It also reveals the best tech workplaces in Ireland.

Cybersecurity Focus

Cybersecurity Focus

The Cybersecurity Focus special report looks at how the shift to remote working creates difficulties, and how security breaches with cyber attacks are on the rise during the pandemic. What impact is this having? And what do companies need to do to combat this?

R&D Ireland

The two areas likely to dominate research agendas for the foreseeable future are climate and health. The importance of continued investment in health research has been underlined once more by the Covid-19 pandemic. But what are the challenges Irish companies face when it comes to R&D and what supports are available?

AI Focus

Fear of machines replacing human labour is nothing new but one thing is certain, AI is here to stay and will be playing an ever-increasing role in our lives. While AI has significant potential to boost economic growth and productivity, it creates equally serious risks of job market polarisation. AI Focus looks at how increased regulation is needed to minimise the downside of AI

All about Gin

All about Gin is a two-part series looking at some of the stories behind Ireland’s most popular gins, with advice from a mixologist on how to achieve the perfect gin and tonic, summer cocktail recipes, the ultimate gin and cocktail accessories and much more.

Luxury at Home

We look at some of the Irish businesses delivering luxury food, fashion, furniture and gifts to homes around the country.

Future of our Cities

Future of our Cities

This special report looks at how Covid-19 has accelerated change towards more sustainable ways of living and working, and gives an opportunity to look at how we can reimagine our cities and make them work for everyone in terms of design, smart technology and housing.

Made in Ireland

Made in Ireland

Made in Ireland special report looks at a range of businesses in the food, fashion, drinks, design and homewares industries, and how local support has been vital to the survival of their businesses in these difficult times.

Best Workplaces 2021

Best Workplaces 2021

Best Workplaces 2021 reveals the top small, medium and large workplaces in Ireland and how all rose to the challenges of work from home throughout lockdowns. It looks to the future and a more blended approach to working, as well as the companies that are creating a positive and supportive environment for female employees.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers and acquisitions were affected by the pandemic, with the market contracting in the first half of 2020. There are reports that the value of M&A activity actually increased due to the exceptionally strong recovery in the final quarter, while the number of deals involved was about the same as in 2019. We take an in-depth look in this special report.

Irish Funds Industry

Irish Funds Industry

The scale and global importance of the Irish funds industry is quite simply breathtaking. In this special report we look at the growth of the industry, focusing on responsible investment policies incorporating environmental, social and governance frameworks, as well as diversity in the industry and regional spread.

Financial Health Check

Financial Health Check

At a time of year when many of us engage in some kind of resolution, reorganisation or clear out, Financial Health Check looks at how you can apply the same principles to your finances. Pensions, savings and investments are covered in this special report.

Medtech in Ireland

Medtech in Ireland

Enterprise Ireland's recent Med in Ireland conference turned the spotlight on the Irish medtech industry by connecting innovators with healthcare providers around the world. The event, which attracted more than 400 senior leaders from the global healthcare industry, aimed to showcase Ireland's medtech industry to a global audien

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion special report looks at how the global impact of the pandemic on EDI policies in business is becoming clear. Covid- 19 has accentuated long-standing gender imbalances and there has been ground lost in terms of LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace. Ireland still has one of the lowest rates of employment of people with disability in the EU.

Staycations

After a busy summer for the hospitality industry, Staycations magazine looks at whether the Autumn/WInter season looks set to continue this trend as restrictions ease. When can the industry expect to see a full recovery? And what types of breaks are on offer for everyone for all age groups and stages, from family resorts to foodie breaks and sports holidays and much more.

Future of Retail

Future of Retail

Online shopping may have grown significantly during lockdowns, but lots of people are returning to stores at the soonest opportunity. Reports of the demise of traditional bricks and mortar retailing appear to be premature, for the time being at least, but retailers that want to survive will need to provide consumers with a high-standard blend of online and traditional shopping options.

Dublin can be heaven again as families flock back to the capital

Dublin can be heaven again as families flock back to the capital

Visit Dublin: The city is packed with culture and great experiences, many outdoors and all free

Ireland-US Business

Ireland-US Business

Against the backdrop of the pandemic American companies continued to expand and develop their workforces here and encouragement can be found in the level of job creation being seen in parts of the economy. The US continues to be the most active investor country into Ireland but what are the challenges? And how important is the Ireland-Us relationship in our economic recovery?

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Future of Work

The Future of Work looks at how the pandemic has accelerated profound change in the way we work and has condensed an estimated five years of ecommerce growth into a single year.

Motors Focus 2021

Motors Focus 2021

The four-part weekly series will look at all aspects of the Irish motor industry from the effect of the pandemic on car sales to whether online sales are now the future, or if a physical salesroom is still necessary so consumers can test a car before buying.

Family Business

Family Business

The Family Business special report features expert industry advice for business owners on how to steer your company to success, plus insights from family business owners outlining how their companies have evolved from one generation to the next.

Innovation in Insurance

Innovation in Insurance

The Covid-19 pandemic has taken its toll on new insurance premiums on certain lines of business such as travel, events and life insurance. But what are the recovery prospects for the industry? And how will early adopters of new technology make some insurance companies more resilient?

Brexit: Next Steps

Brexit: Next Steps

We’re into the second month since Brexit came into being and while many businesses were well prepared for the transition, others were not. In this special report we look at the current state of play

Keeping Business Safe

Keeping Business Safe

Returning to the workplace may be a cause of much anxiety for employees, but there are lots of measures employers can put in place, post Covid, that will ensure staff safety and provide peace of mind. In this special report we take a look at some of the ways employers will do that.

Future of Sustainability

Future of Sustainability

The Future of Sustainability special report looks at how the eventual recovery from the economic devastation wrought by the pandemic will be built on a foundation of sustainability, with many businesses having already adopted the mantra of “build back better”

International Markets Week

International Markets Week

Forced to shift to an online format by Covid-19, Enterprise Ireland’s International Markets Week got a huge response from companies this year and the over-arching theme was about how Irish business can adapt and survive in a volatile economic climate.

Electric Vehicle Focus

Electric Vehicle Focus

Electric Vehicles Focus explores whether we are likely to meet the target of 1 million EVs on the road by 2030 under the Climate Action Plan? What are the challenges to meeting targets and how is growing car connectivity allowing us to closely integrate our digital lives with our driving lives.

Have fun and stay safe on an Autumn staycation

Have fun and stay safe on an Autumn staycation

When the kids go back to school the grown-ups come out to play

Give yourself a great break with a great value staycation this summer

Give yourself a great break with a great value staycation this summer

Locals may soon discover why 10 million overseas tourists chose Ireland last year

Get a great deal on a smart hotel – staycations are here to stay

Get a great deal on a smart hotel – staycations are here to stay

‘People will find they have forgotten just how lovely Ireland is for a holiday’

Relax and Revive

Relax and Revive

Cold comfort: pampering breaks sure to warm you up. Whether you want to wind down or work up a sweat, winter’s a good time to focus on wellness.

Innovation in Law

Innovation in Law

From cutting-edge technology to agile work practices, Irish law firms are adopting an innovation agenda to service clients and attract and retain the brightest graduates

Footprint 2020

Footprint 2020 asks where we are now in terms of climate change targets and looks at how the energy landscape is set to transform in the coming years. It asks when Covid-19 is over, if we will all embrace more sustainable lifestyles? It also profiles the top Irish climate change influencers and the Irish companies that are putting sustainability at the top of their agenda

Pride 2020

Pride 2020, a celebration of diversity and inclusion brought to you by The Irish Times Content Studio & Irish Examiner, looks at how the event will go ahead this year despite the pandemic. We ask how far have we come in terms of diversity and inclusion for the LGBTQ+ community in the workplace, and society at large, and we look at what is happening around the world for Global Pride.

New Future of Work

New Future of Work

New Future of Work looks at how transformed working practices have been thrust upon many companies during the pandemic and how increased productivity may see even conservative workplaces embrace remote working where possible, but there are challenges.

Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Management report looks at how the pandemic has impacted on supply chains, and how some companies are now looking to insulate themselves in the event of further shocks.

Future of Food

The Future of Food special report looks at how the challenges the coronavirus pandemic has created for a usually robust industry are unprecedented

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