How coffee badging became a new workplace trend It joins 'quiet quitting' as another pinch point between employers and employees over the future of the workplace Work and careers • 05 Jul
Why a holiday is good for you – even before you take time off This is what science says about the benefits of a few days off and why we need them. Holidays • 01 Jul
Here are the 5 skills all new employees need We live in an era where squiggly careers are the norm so what are the important soft skills employers are looking for? Work and careers • 27 Jun
Aer Lingus: why ending a dispute can be harder than starting one The dispute at the airline can help us understand why employment in today's society carries overlooked uncertainties and risks Work and careers • 26 Jun
Business travel is back - but at what expense to workers? Only a third of workers are happy to be back travelling for work post-pandemic so what are their concerns and how can they be addressed? Work and careers • 19 Jun
Be careful what you type: is your boss watching your keyboard? As the recent Wells Fargo case shows, employer surveillance of workers raises many important questions Work and careers • 18 Jun
6 questions you should be ready for at your next job interview Not only do interviews require you to think on your feet, but also to create a positive impression as a potential co-worker Work and careers • 14 Jun
Having a meaningful job is great – until it takes over your life Prioritising work over yourself and going without time for recovery can result in exhaustion, chronic stress and burnout Work and careers • 11 Jun
Is 'entrepreneurial spirit' a product of nature or nurture? Entrepreneurship requires a unique combination of skills and dispositions that not everyone naturally shares Business • 07 Jun
Why money doesn't always motivate employees Research suggests the relationship between pay, motivation and performance is much more complicated than you might think Work and careers • 05 Jun
What are soft skills - and why are they so hard to teach? Soft skills, often called 'people' or 'interpersonal' skills consist of a range of behaviours, attitudes and competencies Work and careers • 29 May
Is the Irish labour market inclusive compared to rest of EU? While employment in Ireland is high compared to rest of EU, fostering labour market mobility could help to mitigate discrimination Work and careers • 20 Jun
Why belonging at work is important for your health and happiness Not belonging can be as painful as physical injury and feeling isolated can have a range of negative health impacts Work and careers • 22 May
You can force employees back to the office, but not the good ones Organisations that impose return-to-office mandates face the catastrophic possibility of losing their most valuable workers Work and careers • 21 May
Does LinkedIn make you feel like an imposter at work? LinkedIn can make you start worrying about your own career when you see colleagues boasting about promotions, awards and other wins Work and careers • 21 May
Do you have the work ability for your job? Work ability is about assessing if an employee can meet the physical, mental, social and emotional aspects of their job Work and careers • 02 May
How Autistic people can be supported accessing employment New research finds that transitional programmes can help Autistic people move into the world of work more successfully Work and careers • 30 Apr
Do you have rude co-workers? Here's how to handle them There is extensive evidence that workplace rudeness can have adverse effects on your well-being Work and careers • 22 Apr
Wizard wanted: why job ads use such bizarre terms & descriptions The first task for a would-be employee is to sift through the jargon and waffle to figure out what exactly the job is Work and careers • 19 Apr
4 steps for millennials and Gen Z to develop a meaningful career Developing a meaningful career involves identifying your values, passions and interests - and finding environments where you can thrive Work and careers • 18 Apr
How can hybrid workers better manage their time and wellbeing? Splitting work between home and workplace comes with unique characteristics, benefits and challenges Work and careers • 15 Apr
Why class in the workplace remains a taboo subject in Ireland 'Perhaps it is time that the diversity discussion in the workplace begins to include socio-economic status' Society • 12 Apr
Will careers in tax face obsoletion or evolution because of AI? Tasks performed by early career practitioners are those most vulnerable to AI so fewer tax trainees may be needed in the future Work and careers • 10 Apr
How to help someone being bullied or harassed in your workplace There are ways to challenge toxic behaviour and make safe and effective interventions if you witness bullying or harassment at work Work and careers • 10 Apr
What your sad desk sandwich says about your working habits Like quiet quitting and the great resignation, a minimal effort lunch can be seen as another response to a more demanding work culture Work and careers • 09 Apr
