Increased spending on R&D to support sustainable practicesIn Ireland this spending spans a wide range of sectors as sustainability becomes an important competitiveness differentiator
Technology is transforming R&D landscapeOne of the biggest drivers of this here is Science Foundation Ireland’s network of research centres
R&D grant funding comes with trade-offsNational and EU funding available for research, development and innovation comes with specific challenges
Reading to babies and toddlersLooking through picture books helps children figure out their everyday world and prepares them for focusing on the more complex symbols of language
‘It’s not what you offer, it’s how you offer it’: How to deal with picky eatingPicky eating is the a normal developmental phase with up to 75 percent of parents dealing with it at some point
First steps: Fun-filled activities for tots and toddlers Swimming, soccer or yoga classes can give your child lifelong skills - and benefit parents too
Fourth industrial revolution set to transform the way we liveArtificial intelligence set to restructure large sections of our economy and society in the coming years
Demystifying Artificial intelligenceScience fiction is littered with tales of intelligent machines but it could be decades before this type of AI becomes a reality
Not so fantastic plasticActive packaging is a subject that has food businesses and retailers salivating
Time to bridge the gender pay gapIreland is lagging behind many of its European counterparts when it comes to policy
Business learning leads the wayBusiness education is really lifelong learning as employees are staying longer in the workforce and changing to roles that require a new set of skills
It could be 2024 or later before OECD corporate tax agreement is implementedEven though the detail remains unclear, experts urge businesses to begin considering implications of the agreement now
Limerick for engineeringRegionally based companies want to be sure there are no constraints on the availability of talent
The regional attraction: Cutting-edge tech companies are settling in Cork, Limerick and GalwayIndustry clusters are emerging far from Dublin thanks to attractive locations that are now full of highly skilled workers
What kind of accommodation is the best for couples?A key reason couples may choose a self-catering unit is because they want to bring their ‘lockdown puppies’
Self-catering versus the hotel experience? The choice for familiesFor families holidaying in Ireland this summer, there’s a huge choice of accommodation on offer to suit your budget and lifestyle
Fintech sector continues to grow with lots of courses on offer to help develop careersUCD, the National College of Ireland and Dublin Business School are among the third-levels providing master’s courses in fintech
The power is now in consumers’ handsThe modern consumer is hyper-connected to their phone, which means they’re very informed and their expectations are set for instant service and instant value,
Blockchain reshaping businesses worldwideOne of the most significant technology breakthroughs of the 21st century, Blockchain innovation is outpacing existing business models
What will offices look like in 2032?We ask five commentators about their vision for the office of the future
How supportive is your organisation?Turbulent times and a growing talent shortage means attracting but also retaining staff is a major challenge for organisations everywhere
Menopause and the workplaceSurvey finds women uncomfortable telling employer they are taking a day off due to menopausal symptoms
Women continuously tell us that they are ‘going mad’How the menopause can affect mental health and how to manage it
Put your symptoms on pauseNatural and supplementary remedies for the symptoms of menopause are becoming more widely used and available, but which ones will actually ease things for you?
‘The quality of life achievable in Limerick is second to none’Plans to make the city an even better place to live and work are well underway
Bright new future for Derry and StrabaneFourth-largest city poised to lure more people and jobs under major investment drive
Dublin can be heaven… but even heaven could use a little helpWhat can be done to improve Dublin city as a place to live and work?
Building meaningful connections in the new world of workBlended working can provide an opportunity to socially connect with team-mates
Onboarding during Covid: ‘Starting work remotely was less daunting than in person’Companies need to make sure that new remote workers feel included
Your employees are your best ambassadors – use their storiesTake a chance and use the workforce’s social media storytelling to promote your brand
Energy efficiency starts with everyday decisionsUpgrading the energy efficiency of your home has many long-term benefits
How digital technologies can help Ireland reach its carbon emissions goalsCompanies overwhelmingly see carbon reduction as fundamental to their business
An Irish person has a carbon footprint equal to that of 88 EthiopiansPursuing infinite growth on a finite planet is suicidal: Deirdre Duff of Friends of the Earth
Soaring fuel prices a concern for the aviation industryWhat can the aviation industry do to combat rising fuel prices?
New class of investors entering aircraft lessor sectorMore private equity money and investor capital exploring resilient aviation sector
Less than half of aircraft now owned by airlinesThe benefits of leasing a plane outweigh the negatives
Not so fantastic plasticActive packaging is a subject that has food businesses and retailers salivating
Time to bridge the gender pay gapIreland is lagging behind many of its European counterparts when it comes to policy
Business learning leads the wayBusiness education is really lifelong learning as employees are staying longer in the workforce and changing to roles that require a new set of skills
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