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US bosses losing the battle to get office workers working on Fridays

Fri, 02/16/2024 - 13:15
Friday flexibility is also part of a broader discussion about the workplace’s future

British consumers hit the shops again in sign economic recession may end

Fri, 02/16/2024 - 12:59
Sales volumes in January were up 3.4% from December, much stronger than the median forecast of a 1.5% increase

US-Irish 'partnership for the ages' delivers transatlantic benefits

Fri, 02/16/2024 - 11:45
Claire Cronin, the US Ambassador to Ireland, reflects upon the business and cultural ties behind the unique US-Irish bond

US investment continues to enjoy growth in Ireland, says IDA chief

Fri, 02/16/2024 - 08:30
Michael Lohan, CEO of IDA Ireland, reflects on another excellent year for US investment in Ireland 

Kingspan welcomes record year with €877m trading profit

Fri, 02/16/2024 - 08:17
Profit increased by 5%, topping previous record in 2022

Diverse, inclusive companies are also more profitable, says expert 

Fri, 02/16/2024 - 08:15
Gen Z employees are doing their research and simply will not apply to companies without real diversity, equity and inclusion commitments

Microsoft to make some Xbox exclusive games available on other consoles

Fri, 02/16/2024 - 08:05
Several exclusive Xbox games will be soon making their way to rival consoles, the video gaming brand and its parent company, Microsoft, have ...

US investment is thriving in Ireland's regions, says AmCham President

Fri, 02/16/2024 - 08:00
Elaine Murphy, AmCham President 2024, says US investment in Ireland's regions is driven by our resilient economy, quality of life and access to skilled talent and world-class educational institutions

Changing the game – Generative artificial intelligence to drive enhanced business outcomes

Fri, 02/16/2024 - 07:45
Organisations seeking to adopt generative AI should be considering five key actions, write Cian Kelliher, Partner, and Alan Lavery, Gen AI Lead with KPMG’s Consulting practice

Scammers increasingly targeting Irish workers nearing retirement 

Fri, 02/16/2024 - 01:00
A rise in complex investment scams highlights the need for consumers to protect themselves from frauds, writes John Hearne

PwC to create 150 new jobs in Cork as part of expansion plans

Fri, 02/16/2024 - 00:05
PwC said the new jobs would be added to the firm’s headcount in Cork by the end of the year as it increases its entire office space at One Albert Quay by 50%, or 9,000sq ft

Firm told to pay back €2.2m in pandemic wage supports to Revenue

Thu, 02/15/2024 - 19:06
A firm has been ordered to repay over €2.2m in covid wage supports to the Revenue following a ruling by the Tax Appeals Commission (TAC)The case ...

Deere cuts profit forecast as farmers rein in orders for new tractors

Thu, 02/15/2024 - 16:57
Deere, the the world's largest farm equipment maker, cut its 2024 profit forecast as farmers remained hesitant about large equipment purchases due to ...

European carmakers scramble to cut electric model costs as sales growth slows

Thu, 02/15/2024 - 16:42
The arrival of lower-cost Chinese electric vehicles has added new impetus to European car makers' ongoing efforts to develop more affordable models

Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

Thu, 02/15/2024 - 16:31
New appointees with Logicalis, Tourism Ireland, AXA Insurance Ireland, TEKenable, Suir Engineering and Audi Ireland

Video game developer Blizzard Entertainment expected to cut 136 jobs from Cork office 

Thu, 02/15/2024 - 16:09
Located in Blackpool in Cork, Blizzard Entertainment employs around 200 people

WhatsApp lowers minimum age limit for users in Ireland from 16 to 13

Thu, 02/15/2024 - 15:54
The move has prompted concerns from parents about child safety when using the app

Bord Gáis loses 23,000 customers in the past year as operating profits fall sharply

Thu, 02/15/2024 - 15:47
Bord Gáis lost 23,000 household and business customers in 2023, reflecting a drop of about 4% but remains a dominant supplier in the Irish energy ...

EU slashes Ireland's GDP outlook as exports headache lingers

Thu, 02/15/2024 - 15:33
Ireland’s growth outlook has significantly deteriorated this year as a hangover from weak pharma exports in 2023 continues to weigh on the economy, ...

Air fryers, gin and disposable vapes are added to Ireland's basket of goods while landline phones and nightclubs are dropped

Thu, 02/15/2024 - 12:05
Landline telephone services, admission costs to nightclubs and digital cameras have all been cut from the basket to reflect changing consumer spending habits 

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