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Remote work: Employee has right to request, boss is free to refuse

Fri, 11/22/2024 - 08:05
To minimise complaints, employers should respond to requests within four weeks, and clearly explain any refusal in line with legal guidelines 

Cybersecurity firm Paradyn to expand further, adding 20 jobs

Fri, 11/22/2024 - 01:00
New roles in Cork and Dublin will be in the areas of cybersecurity, network services, and sales

Irish recruiters facing burnout as economy reaches full employment 

Fri, 11/22/2024 - 00:05
New survey from IrishJobs found that one in three recruiters describe themselves as heavily or very heavily stressed due to their workload 

Consumers lose interest in Black Friday sales, with only 36% planning to buy

Fri, 11/22/2024 - 00:00
Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has advice for consumers to ensure they are not misled by online sales

Corrib gas field firm challenging EU windfall energy tax pays €687m dividends in two years

Thu, 11/21/2024 - 20:06
Vermilion Energy Corrib Ireland Ltd paid dividends of €621.95m last year and a further dividend of €65m this September

Emerald Airlines halves its pre-tax losses to €11.52m as revenues double to €166.74m

Thu, 11/21/2024 - 15:24
Revenues at the firm operating Aer Lingus’s regional routes since 2022 increased by 105% from €81.34m to €166.74m

IDA issues infrastructure warning to the Government

Thu, 11/21/2024 - 14:33
In pre-budget discussions, the investment agency said that the availability of energy and water as well as the shortage and cost of housing were creating challenges in attracting business

Central Bank fines payment platform over mishandling funds

Thu, 11/21/2024 - 14:13
Bank said BlueSnap breached safeguarding measures as it did not deposit its customers’ funds in designated safeguarding account

Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

Thu, 11/21/2024 - 13:01
New appointees with Saint John of God, Irish Funds, Kepak, O’Flynn Exhams, National Cancer Registry Board and IBM

Shortage of skilled tradespeople a ‘hard nut to crack’

Thu, 11/21/2024 - 11:38
With housing a significant issue in the General Election campaign as all parties promise to ramp up the number of homes being built each year, there are questions about whether the labour capacity is there to build at the scale needed

ieExplains: Who is Howard Lutnick? Trump's pick for Head of Commerce and vocal critic of Ireland

Thu, 11/21/2024 - 11:11
Trump's pick for Head of Commerce has taken aim at Ireland's recent trade surplus which he said came at the expense of the US 

FlexiSpot E9 Standing Desk: The perfect blend of power, stability, and performance

Thu, 11/21/2024 - 10:58
At its price point, the E9 offers features and performance typically reserved for more premium models.

Epson EF-21: A compact laser projector for modern home entertainment

Thu, 11/21/2024 - 10:15
Weighing just 2.3kg, the EF-21 is easy to carry around, making it ideal for outdoor movie nights or on-the-go presentations.

Clicks keyboard cover for iPhone 16 Pro: Nostalgia meets productivity

Thu, 11/21/2024 - 09:55
Using the Clicks keyboard is a delight for anyone familiar with physical keyboards. Typing feels precise, and eliminating the need for the software keyboard frees up screen space.

JD Sports falls after warning over discounting and consumer caution

Thu, 11/21/2024 - 09:06
The company said demand had been suppressed in the US, where it has over 1,200 stores, ahead of the election in early November

Growing customer base sees Eir post 3% rise in revenue

Thu, 11/21/2024 - 07:58
Group's total fibre broadband base increased by 3% year-on-year to 883,000 customers

Minimum wage hikes to put added cost pressure on grocery retailers 

Thu, 11/21/2024 - 01:05
New report from Excel Recruitment warned that increases to minimum wage will cause a ripple effect, pushing most stores to increase pay by at least 5%

Nvidia fails to hit lofty goals after shares fall

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 22:29
Shares of the Santa Clara, California-based company fell roughly 2% in extended trading

Central bank chief warns bankers to be ‘sensible’ in demands

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 19:34
Lower standards have greater costs than benefits, says Gabriel Makhlouf

Youth employment at 16-year high as labour force continues to grow 

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 16:33
Across all demographics, the estimated number of people in employment, aged 15 to 89, during the third quarter, stood at 2,794,800, which was up 3.7% compared with a year ago

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