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91% of Irish employers faced recruitment challenges in past year

November 29th 2021

New research has found that 91% of Irish-based employer have experienced recruitment challenges in the past 12 months. These skills shortages have had significant material impact for Irish businesses, impacting productivity, growth, and profitability, according to recruiting experts Hays Ireland. The research, published as part of the Hays Ireland Salary & Recruiting Trends Guide 2022, surveyed […]

Social Media a key channel for Irish retailers this Christmas

November 22nd 2021

Meta, formerly Facebook, published new research that shows Irish shoppers are using social media to inform purchasing decisions and to communicate with Irish SMEs they want to buy from. The survey was conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs from April 6 through May 23, 2021. Within Ireland, the sample included 1,064 adults. Nearly half of the […]

Data has become a burden rather than an advantage for most Irish businesses

November 12th 2021

A study published today at the virtual Dell Technologies Forum this week has revealed that the proliferation of data has become a burden, rather than an advantage for most Irish businesses. The recent study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Dell Technologies has found that while almost two-thirds of respondents in Ireland (63%) say […]

Women working ‘for free’ from today due to pay gap – WorkEqual

November 10th 2021

Women in Ireland are effectively working for free for the last 14.4% of the year – ie from today – according to research from WorkEqual today. Today is Equal Pay Day – the date on which women in Ireland effectively stop earning, relative to men, because of the gender pay gap which currently stands at […]

Almost 90% of SMEs plan to invest over the next year

November 03rd 2021

Almost 90% of SMEs are planning to invest in their business over the next 12 months, according to a new report from Bibby Financial Services Ireland. The figures show that on average businesses plan to invest €114,338 over that period. 39% said they plan to invest in staff training and development, while a further 39% […]

28% rise in new companies registered so far this year

November 02nd 2021

There has been a 28% rise in the number of new companies registered in Ireland in the first nine months of the year compared with the same time in 2020, according to CRIF Vision Net. However, the figures suggest that start-up activity slowed in the third quarter, with growth of just 4%. This compares to […]

Home is where the HR isn’t: How to work and cohabit

November 01st 2021

Working from home can be tough on our personal lives and relationships. Here’s what to do when you can’t call HR to sort your domestics. In theory, many of us would love to work from home. The benefits of not having an office include less commuting time, less stress, longer lie-ins in the morning and […]

52% of small and medium sized Irish businesses have paid a ransom to a cybercriminal

October 26th 2021

A new survey has found that 52% of small and medium-sized business owners in Ireland have paid a ransom to a cybercriminal. The average ransom amount paid was €22,712. The survey of more than 200 business owners in firms of up to 150 employees was commissioned by Typetec and conducted by independent research company, Censuswide. […]

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