Generating Employment through Communities Creating Jobs


If you’re interested in community or social enterprise in Ireland, then read the latest edition of the ‘Communities Creating Jobs’ newsletter. This edition offers further insights into the work of non-profits active in the country. The work and organisations profiled, show the real impacts being achieved by organisations large and small in their local communities! […]

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Ten eLearning Facts to know this Friday!


As it’s Friday, we are sharing our favourite eLearning facts from the list compiled by Talent LMS: The term ‘eLearning’ has only been in existence since 1999, when the word was first utilised at a CBT system seminar. eLearning is one of the fastest growing industries in the world today and it will continue to […]

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62% Of Irish Businesses Expect To Grow Revenues More Than 5% In 2016


Nearly two-thirds of Irish business leaders confirm that their revenue will grow more than 5% in the year ahead and a similar proportion expect to increase headcount. This is according to the latest PwC’s Business Barometer Survey carried out at its recent 2015 Business Forum attended by over 600 Irish business leaders. According to the […]

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Retail Price Discounting Continues As Volume Of Sales Rises


A new report released today by Savills shows that the volume of sales in Ireland’s retail sector continues to rise. However, the consumer is still benefitting from price discounting. The report analysed the various subsets of the CSO Retail Sales Index and found that, while the volume of sales is up in all categories, prices […]

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The Central Bank Has Warned That Irish Firms Could Be Affected By A Weakening Of Growth In China And Other Emerging Markets


The Central Bank has warned that Irish firms and the wider economy could be affected by a weakening of growth in China, and other emerging markets. Although the Irish economy has little direct exposure to these markets, a Chinese slowdown or disruption in emerging economies – particularly due to a rise in US interest rates […]

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Shops Expect €130m Hike in Christmas Shopping


A new report carried out by business body Ibec shows that key industry gauges indicate this year will be the best Christmas for shops and businesses since 2008. Irish shoppers are likely to spend €4.05bn this year, up from €3.92bn in December 2014, it expects. That is an annual rise of over 3.5pc or €130m. […]

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Irish Economic Recovery Uneven Across The Country


The latest EY Economic Eye has predicted strong growth this year and next, though it warns the recovery is uneven across the island of Ireland. The report expects GDP growth of 5.8% in the Republic for 2015, and 4.3% in 2016 on the back of strong consumer spending and investment levels. However, it states some […]

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Government Warned That SMEs Are Being Forced To Take A Cautious Approach To Hiring


The Irish Small and Medium Enterprises Association has welcomed the latest employment figures but has warned the government that SMEs are being forced to take a cautious approach to hiring – due to labour cost uncertainty. The association reminded government that job growth will only come when SMEs know their costs.  Because of the cost […]

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