The twin engines of the Irish economy were sputtering amid lay-offs and contractions. They are firing once again, fuelled by research and technology.
Once upon a time, salary and status were what attracted young people to a company. Now, a new matrix of criteria has formed, pushing the boundaries of how companies can recruit.
The stocks of tech giants and start-ups alike are taking a beating. Some hire freezes will affect Ireland, but the type of multinationals operating here are least exposed to the crunch – for now.
The food processing giant and Siptu have been battling over pay and benefits at a Co Cork factory for a long time. The outcome of their Labour Court case illustrates the growing tension on the employment market.
The psychology of the counteroffer is fascinating from both an employee and an employer perspective, and there are several competing factors of play. I have been in the recruitment business for 30 years. This is my playbook for dealing with counteroffers.
As it nears the 12 month mark since Ireland initially went into lockdown, The Currency talks to those who have been navigating the challenges of virtual hiring remote working and looks at who is benefiting and losing out from these experiences.
Paschal Donohoe is a chief architect of the July stimulus package. In an in-depth interview, the finance minister talks about the philosophy behind the package, the challenges facing Irish business and the societal impact of Covid-19.
The EPIC emigration museum has kept on its staff since visitors stopped paying their way in nearly two weeks ago. New measures announced last night will allow it to continue.
Fidelma McGuirk had enough of Dublin corporate life and decided to head with her family to the west of Ireland. There, she founded and built her business from the ground up. Payslip is now used by employers all around the world.
The fundamental economics of a country like Ireland is a lot like gravity. You can ignore it for a while, but eventually, it will get you.
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