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Poor employee health costs Irish economy €2.4 billion per year

January 22nd 2016

According to new research, poor employee health is one of the most persistent problems effecting productivity, profitability and competitiveness for Irish organisations. A corporate health service provider, Fusion HR has analysed the health risk factors identified by just under 600 Irish employees through its Health House wellness portal to estimate the cost of poor employee […]

One in five private sector jobs are as a result of foreign investment

January 21st 2016

The IDA have today released figures which show that more than one-in-five private sector jobs in the economy (direct and indirect employment), are as a result of IDA-supported Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). Almost 19,000 jobs were created last year by IDA client companies in regions all over Ireland, with over 9,000 jobs created outside Dublin. […]

Ireland’s economy is three times than the EU average in terms of GDP growth

January 20th 2016

The latest PwC’s Annual Global CEO survey has been released today and shows that two-thirds of CEOs (66%) see more threats facing their businesses today than three years ago. Just over a quarter (27%) believe global growth will improve over the next 12 months, a decline of 10 points on last year. More than 1,400 […]

Confidence amongst Irish businesses is at a nine-year high

January 19th 2016

According to a new survey carried out by KBC Bank Ireland and Chartered Accountants Ireland has found confidence amongst Irish businesses is at a nine-year high. Respondents to its latest Business Sentiment Survey reported stronger activity levels as well as increased optimism about the strength of the country’s economy. Domestic demand is seen to have […]

Four out of ten young people believe machines will be able to do their jobs within a decade

January 18th 2016

A new international survey published today shows four out of ten young people believe machines will be able to do their jobs within a decade. Nearly half of young workers surveyed in western countries said their education did no prepare them to do their jobs. The skills gap is especially pronounced in Europe, according to […]

ISME has warned that business competitiveness is decreasing steadily due to rising business costs

January 15th 2016

The Irish Small and Medium Enterprises Association (ISME), has warned that business competitiveness is decreasing steadily due to rising business costs. The association expressed concern at the increases in labour, insurance, local charges and utilities, disguised in the overall inflation figure of 0.1%. ISME points out that December the change in the Consumer Price Index […]

A new survey finds jobseekers lie all the time on their CVs

January 14th 2016

A new survey carried out by Cpl has found jobseekers lie all the time on their CVs, and mostly on things it would be easy to verify. Job applicants systematically lie about their qualifications (79%), position titles (64%), responsibilities (52%) and references (23%), with only fifty percent of employers bother to check references. Sixty percent […]

Dublin to host the largest ever gathering of Social Media Professionals in Ireland

January 13th 2016

The largest ever gathering of Social Media Professionals in Ireland will convene in Dublin’s Helix venue for the two-day Social Media Summit on 1st and 2nd March. The event aims to provide support for new and emerging businesses in the field of social media in Ireland, from start-ups to global brands, by focusing on Social […]

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