Why have electricity prices increased so much this year? The root cause is not one single issue but rather a series of events that have tended to reinforce and amplify a problem of demand ... Electricity • 16 Sep
Is it really bonkers to use an algorithm to hire a person? There has been tremendous interest in using artificial intelligence tools to streamline hiring decisions in organisations, but the blind use of them without understanding why ... Career • 16 Sep
8 actions that would make LPT more acceptable to taxpayers Given the unpopular nature of property tax with voters and politicians in Ireland and worldwide, there are a number of straightforward measures that would make ... Local Property Tax • 15 Sep
Why hybrid working will be a challenge for many companies Most organisations will hit a wall trying to find a compromise solution between office presence and working from home, and the truth is very few ... Hybrid Working • 08 Sep
The many twists and turns in the history of the mobile phone Thanks to advances in technology and communication, mobile phone systems worldwide have been utterly transformed History • 07 Sep
Could the Kenny Report solve the Irish housing crisis? The 1973 report contained measures for controlling the price of building land in the interests of the common good Housing • 03 Sep
How Brexit will hit young Irish soccer players joining UK clubs The Republic Of Ireland topped the league for the transfer abroad of young players for 10 years, but Brexit is set to change this. Brexit • 20 Sep
Why out of hours work emails are bad for your health Employees who responded to work messages outside of work hours reported higher levels of psychological distress and exhaustion Work and Careers • 01 Sep
5 tips to adjust to life in the post-pandemic office Apart from planning for change, remember to plan for obstacles and ways in which you can overcome them Work and Careers • 31 Aug
The rise and rise of housing activism in Ireland Activists and advocates have been pushing to redress the current crisis and achieve a more equitable system Housing • 30 Aug
The Great Resignation: why are so many people leaving their jobs? The impact of this potential talent exodus on any organisation's future performance is hugely significant Work and Careers • 30 Aug
Is inflation about to go up, up and away? The price of goods and services in Ireland have increased year on year so is this trend likely to continue? Inflation • 25 Aug
Do we really want to return to our old ways of working? The way we work has implications for our psychological well-being and social relationships within and beyond the workplace Work and Careers • 24 Aug
Do employers know how to manage employees' mental health risks? Many organisations find mental health and work-related stress difficult to tackle effectively and systematically Work and Careers • 23 Aug
A tip for your next work meeting: what would Tommy Tiernan do? We can all learn from the comedian's ability on his TV show to see and draw out the value in people. Work and Careers • 20 Aug
5 ways for schools and workplaces to improve ventilation As we prepare to return to offices and schools, here's what can be done to remove the virus from the air around us Coronavirus • 18 Aug
Can staycations drive a more sustainable Irish tourism industry? Holidaying at home gives Irish people an opportunity to learn and appreciate our island through a process of rediscovery Tourism • 16 Aug
Would you take a pay cut to stay working from home? It may be more in a company's interest to reward rather than penalise employees working from home Brainstorm • 16 Aug
What could the return of the Taliban mean for Afghanistan? There are multiple possible explanations for the Taliban's resurgence in Afghanistan at this time Afghanistan • 13 Aug
4 steps to make Dublin a better walking city From more trees to fewer cars, turning cities into better walking environments is of benefit to all Walking • 12 Aug
Why do girls stop playing sport? Let's ask them Changing priorities, peer influence and a lack of confidence are some of the reasons why so many quit sport Sport • 12 Aug
Worthless, dubious and great ideas: a guide to cryptocurrencies Cryptocurrencies have the promise, peril, stupidity, brilliance and excitement of the first dotcom era Cryptocurrencies • 11 Aug
6 key takeaways from the new climate change report The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report does not pull any punches when it comes to the crisis the world faces Climate Change • 09 Aug
Half cooked & half raw: the Irish tradition of spuds with a moon Why the rural poor in 19th century Ireland half-cooked potatoes for consumption says a lot about society, history and food Food • 30 Jul
The superstitions and mysteries around Ireland's 'fairy forts' In the recent past in rural Ireland, many ringforts were associated with fairy activity and supernatural happenings Folklore • 19 Aug
