Could you be fired from your job for demanding 8 hours sleep? A US court case has raised questions around the culture of long working hours and the boundaries between work and the rest of your life Work and careers • 2 hrs
Could you be fired from your job for demanding 8 hours sleep? A US court case has raised questions around the culture of long working hours and the boundaries between work and the rest of your life Work and careers • 2 hrs
How the workplace wasn't designed for humans – and it shows As concern grows about workplace stress and burnout, it may be time to consider a different way of thinking about work Work and careers • 23 Feb
How the workplace wasn't designed for humans – and it shows As concern grows about workplace stress and burnout, it may be time to consider a different way of thinking about work Work and careers • 23 Feb
The real economic stories behind the LGBTQ+ 'pink euro' LGBTQ+ people have long been associated with economic affluence, but a new report challenges some of the financial perceptions of this group Economics • 20 Feb
The real economic stories behind the LGBTQ+ 'pink euro' LGBTQ+ people have long been associated with economic affluence, but a new report challenges some of the financial perceptions of this group Economics • 20 Feb
Are you being ripped off by the 'loyalty penalty'? From banks to insurance, companies punish loyal consumers with higher prices, while new customers are rewarded with better deals Your Money • 20 Feb
Are you being ripped off by the 'loyalty penalty'? From banks to insurance, companies punish loyal consumers with higher prices, while new customers are rewarded with better deals Your Money • 20 Feb
Why mid-career is such a dangerous time for burnout and stress A key driver is the tension between meeting the demands of their job and dealing with extra responsibilities outside work Work and careers • 19 Feb
Why mid-career is such a dangerous time for burnout and stress A key driver is the tension between meeting the demands of their job and dealing with extra responsibilities outside work Work and careers • 19 Feb
Your guide to the US midterm elections The 2026 midterms will be deeply consequential both within the US and abroad - especially with regard to jobs and the economy in Ireland US Midterm Elections • 18 Feb
Your guide to the US midterm elections The 2026 midterms will be deeply consequential both within the US and abroad - especially with regard to jobs and the economy in Ireland US Midterm Elections • 18 Feb
Why do 95% of AI initiatives fail? Many organisations dip their toes into AI by trialling new tools without capitalising on the benefits or transferable lessons Artificial Intelligence • 17 Feb
Why do 95% of AI initiatives fail? Many organisations dip their toes into AI by trialling new tools without capitalising on the benefits or transferable lessons Artificial Intelligence • 17 Feb
How much land & power are required to decarbonise Dublin Airport? Decarbonising the emissions associated with flights from Dublin Airport would need much more land and electricity than you might think Dublin Airport • 16 Feb
How much land & power are required to decarbonise Dublin Airport? Decarbonising the emissions associated with flights from Dublin Airport would need much more land and electricity than you might think Dublin Airport • 16 Feb
Why is Valentine's Day chocolate getting so expensive? It's all down to the cocoa bean's supply chain and the journey which takes it from trees in equatorial areas to factories and shop shelves Chocolate • 13 Feb
Why is Valentine's Day chocolate getting so expensive? It's all down to the cocoa bean's supply chain and the journey which takes it from trees in equatorial areas to factories and shop shelves Chocolate • 13 Feb
How long will it take for my solar panels to pay for themselves? Making the most efficient use of your new domestic solar panel installation means a deep dive into usage and storage Solar panels • 13 Feb
How long will it take for my solar panels to pay for themselves? Making the most efficient use of your new domestic solar panel installation means a deep dive into usage and storage Solar panels • 13 Feb
Are Trump's economic policies alienating his rural MAGA base? There are signs the US president's domestic policies are alienating the rural and small-town voters who backed him in 2016, 2020 and 2024 United States • 10 Feb
Are Trump's economic policies alienating his rural MAGA base? There are signs the US president's domestic policies are alienating the rural and small-town voters who backed him in 2016, 2020 and 2024 United States • 10 Feb
What does it really mean to be present at work? Workers may be more connected than ever before, but such accessibility means they're more mentally stretched across multiple tasks and conversations Work and careers • 09 Feb
What does it really mean to be present at work? Workers may be more connected than ever before, but such accessibility means they're more mentally stretched across multiple tasks and conversations Work and careers • 09 Feb
6 policy changes to help consumers save money and cut costs These simple, quick initiatives could deliver financial relief, promote fairer markets and strengthen consumer protections Cost of Living • 06 Feb
6 policy changes to help consumers save money and cut costs These simple, quick initiatives could deliver financial relief, promote fairer markets and strengthen consumer protections Cost of Living • 06 Feb
'We're seeing eviction rates not seen in Ireland since the 1850s' The issuing of 5,000 eviction notices in three months last year is quite revealing when viewed against Ireland's historical record Evictions • 09 Feb
'We're seeing eviction rates not seen in Ireland since the 1850s' The issuing of 5,000 eviction notices in three months last year is quite revealing when viewed against Ireland's historical record Evictions • 09 Feb
How fractional employment roles are redefining the workplace The rise of fractional work has seen highly skilled workers allocating time and expertise across multiple clients Work and careers • 05 Feb
How fractional employment roles are redefining the workplace The rise of fractional work has seen highly skilled workers allocating time and expertise across multiple clients Work and careers • 05 Feb
Head of Getting Things Done: do you want a quirky job title? As the man in the grey flannel suit is replaced by the Head of Mischief, there are three likely explanations for the growth of quirky job titles Work and careers • 04 Feb
Head of Getting Things Done: do you want a quirky job title? As the man in the grey flannel suit is replaced by the Head of Mischief, there are three likely explanations for the growth of quirky job titles Work and careers • 04 Feb
Up, up and away? How electricity suppliers calculate your bill Most of your electricity bill is determined by international fuel prices, the energy regulator and electricity grid operators Electricity Prices • 04 Feb
Up, up and away? How electricity suppliers calculate your bill Most of your electricity bill is determined by international fuel prices, the energy regulator and electricity grid operators Electricity Prices • 04 Feb
Who really holds all the financial cards: Trump or bond market? If international investors become less willing to hold US government bonds, the cost of financing America's government debt would increase Economics • 03 Feb
Who really holds all the financial cards: Trump or bond market? If international investors become less willing to hold US government bonds, the cost of financing America's government debt would increase Economics • 03 Feb
What's gone wrong with Apple's design excellence? How Apple's "awful" Liquid Glass shows their once unrivalled commitment to great design aesthetics and user experience is fading Apple • 30 Jan
What's gone wrong with Apple's design excellence? How Apple's "awful" Liquid Glass shows their once unrivalled commitment to great design aesthetics and user experience is fading Apple • 30 Jan
Why do some words give us the ick? We may all want to be more conscious of the words and sounds we use that turn others off, particularly in work or romantic situations Words • 30 Jan
Why do some words give us the ick? We may all want to be more conscious of the words and sounds we use that turn others off, particularly in work or romantic situations Words • 30 Jan
How children are thinking about work and careers from a young age 98% of children under 9 could articulate a specific future job, long before subject choices, career guidance or college courses come into play Work and careers • 29 Jan
How children are thinking about work and careers from a young age 98% of children under 9 could articulate a specific future job, long before subject choices, career guidance or college courses come into play Work and careers • 29 Jan
How St Brigid made Kildare the hotspot of 7th century Ireland Medieval writer Cogitosus described Kildare as a 'vast and metropolitan city' thanks to the presence of the tomb of St Brigid St Brigid's Day • 29 Jan
How St Brigid made Kildare the hotspot of 7th century Ireland Medieval writer Cogitosus described Kildare as a 'vast and metropolitan city' thanks to the presence of the tomb of St Brigid St Brigid's Day • 29 Jan
Why high cost credit loans remain a serious issue in Ireland There are around 288,000 high cost customer loans in Ireland which are subject to extremely high interest rates Your Money • 29 Jan
Why high cost credit loans remain a serious issue in Ireland There are around 288,000 high cost customer loans in Ireland which are subject to extremely high interest rates Your Money • 29 Jan
How Irish weather lore shows importance of paying heed to nature Irish weather lore is grounded in centuries of observation of nature and shared through memorable sayings or rhymes Weather • 27 Jan
How Irish weather lore shows importance of paying heed to nature Irish weather lore is grounded in centuries of observation of nature and shared through memorable sayings or rhymes Weather • 27 Jan
Why generational differences are a distraction in your workplace The temptation to explain workplace challenges through generational narratives is understandable, but it may be misplaced Work and careers • 26 Jan
Why generational differences are a distraction in your workplace The temptation to explain workplace challenges through generational narratives is understandable, but it may be misplaced Work and careers • 26 Jan
