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<p>The Dublin docklands area hosts major offices for many of the world’s largest tech companies including Google’s parent Alphabet. But with just 10 firms accounting for 36% of all the tax paid in the country, our economic vulnerability in the face of a global recession and the current tech downturn has caused some concern.</p>

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Labour market inequality must be overcome in tackling global recession

Ireland has the highest rate of low pay among western EU states, a problem more acute for migrant workers, women, younger and older workers. But Ireland has two untapped labour sources to help respond to the challenge, writes Maeve O'Sullivan

<p>15% of people aged between 50 and 65 in the UK reported stress as the reason they left work.</p>

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Stress cited as reason for Britain’s disappearing workforce

After retirement, stress was reported as the highest driver of inactivity among healthcare workers across the entire demographic group, the highest across all sectors.

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Defence Forces fear new exemptions will keep members working excessive hours

RACO president Commandant Martin Ryan said some soldiers in the 7th Infantry Battalion recently had eight or nine compulsory 24-hour duties a month

Joyce Fegan: What constitutes 'a good job' in Ireland now?

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Joyce Fegan: What constitutes 'a good job' in Ireland now?

Union expresses concern at staff members' claims of bullying at University of Limerick

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Union expresses concern at staff members' claims of bullying at University of Limerick

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Work-related incidents caused 38 deaths in Ireland last year — the lowest number since 1990

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Irish Examiner view: Menopause leave is a welcome step forward

Bank of Ireland's new policy — announced during Menopause Awareness Week — ought to inspire other employers too

Thu, 20 Oct, 2022

Half of black professionals in Ireland believe their ethnicity negatively impacts their career

Half of black professionals in Ireland believe their ethnicity negatively impacts their career

However, three quarters of respondents to the African Professional Network of Ireland survey feel their sector to be supportive of inclusion and diversity

Sun, 16 Oct, 2022

Depressed frustrated trader tired of overwork or stressed by bankruptcy

IMI: Challenging times — but don’t underestimate our capacity for resilience

Irish business leaders are more resilient than you might think, writes Dr Simon Boucher

Wed, 05 Oct, 2022

TV Licence

'Palpable anger' as RTÉ asks bogus self-employed to sign non-disclosure agreements

RTÉ wants staff incorrectly categorised as freelance to agree to an indemnity from future legal action, as well as the gagging clause preventing them disclosing their final agreement to any third party

Fri, 23 Sep, 2022

Childcare issues

New €13 per hour minimum rate will mean pay rise for 70% of childcare staff

Workers' representatives welcome 'historic' pay deal but emphasise that this is only the first step in an under-funded sector

Wed, 07 Sep, 2022

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Tax will be a snag for employees who wish to work remotely from another country

Initially sparked by the pandemic, demand for remote working will continue to rise and Eurofound also says there may be difficulties for those who wish to work from another country

Thu, 01 Sep, 2022

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Workplace wellbeing: Why hybrid working is here to stay

With research showing remote working is key to attracting and retaining staff, a return to the daily commute is unlikely. So how can we manage the new home-office flexible model?

Fri, 26 Aug, 2022

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New data shows how long the average Irish teenager will work for in their lifetime

Since 2001, the amount of years of our lives we’ll spend working has increased by more than five years

Wed, 06 Jul, 2022

Waterford Bausch and Lomb workers to vote on new pay deal

Waterford Bausch and Lomb workers to vote on new pay deal

A proposal will be put forward for employees to ballot on in the coming days

Sat, 18 Jun, 2022

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Free food and healthy snacks: How employers are enticing workers to return to the office

How are employers enticing workers to come back to the office?

Thu, 09 Jun, 2022

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Coffee advisor at Nespresso franchise wins payout over failure to pay Sunday premium

The Workplace Relations Commission found that its employee should have been paid one-and-a-half times her usual hourly rate on a Sunday

Tue, 31 May, 2022

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Irish Examiner view: Changing nature of job roles

It’s a truism often stated by politicians and educationalists that children now at primary schools will take up careers in jobs and roles that don’t yet exist.

Sat, 21 May, 2022

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IMI: Could going meeting-free increase productivity?

Lighten the meetings load to reinvigorate employees

Thu, 14 Apr, 2022

AIB dismissed bank official after he failed to disclose €407k mortgage debt

AIB dismissed bank official after he failed to disclose €407k mortgage debt

Labour Court finds that the decision by bank to dismiss employee was fair and within the range of reasonable responses of a reasonable employer

Fri, 01 Apr, 2022

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Unpaid overtime remains pervasive in many sectors

In some countries, working overtime is viewed as a normal part of employees’ duties for which they are expected to make themselves available

Sat, 19 Mar, 2022

Department of Environment considers four-day working week for staff

Department of Environment considers four-day working week for staff

If adopted, it would become the first government department to fully endorse and implement the reduced working week and would send a signal to other sectors

Fri, 18 Mar, 2022

Coronavirus

Hybrid working may be 'double-edged sword for women' who shoulder most of the burden

The EU has an ambitious target of three new jobs for women compared to one for men up to 2030

Tue, 08 Mar, 2022

Frustrated stressed businesswoman feeling shock sitting in office with laptop

A third of Irish female workers considered quitting due to burnout

International Women's Day employment survey reveals 'specific challenges women still face in the workplace'

Mon, 07 Mar, 2022

Business Hours: 10 ways to rock back-to-work threads for your return to the office

Business Hours: 10 ways to rock back-to-work threads for your return to the office

To make the transition as seamless as possible, curate a style based on a muted palate.

Wed, 02 Mar, 2022

Irish Examiner: The joy of work

Irish Examiner: The joy of work

Workplaces look to make the labour experience a more enjoyable and balanced place, as companies struggle to fill vacancies.

Mon, 28 Feb, 2022

Ciarán Nugent: Employers struggling to recruit will have to offer better pay and conditions

Ciarán Nugent: Employers struggling to recruit will have to offer better pay and conditions

Poor rates of pay and precarious terms of employment are key causes of the difficulties some employers have attracting staff

Mon, 28 Feb, 2022

'Aggressive' supervisor said to have called worker 'snowflake' loses unfair dismissal case

'Aggressive' supervisor said to have called worker 'snowflake' loses unfair dismissal case

The hearing was told that the supervisor went towards his colleague with clenched fists before the General Manager had to pull him away

Mon, 07 Feb, 2022

Enterprise Ireland CEO: Firms will have to offer hybrid working

Enterprise Ireland CEO: Firms will have to offer hybrid working

“The demand is there for it and employers will need to offer it to attract more talent,” the CEO of Enterprise Ireland said

Fri, 04 Feb, 2022

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Employers urged to consult with staff as demand for remote working remains

Friday's sudden announcement will have employers dusting down their return-to-work plans

Mon, 24 Jan, 2022

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Leading hybrid teams starts with a personal touch

Managers must be attuned to team personalities to prosper, says the IMI

Thu, 20 Jan, 2022

IT worker loses out on €25k unfair dismissal payment after seeking more compensation

IT worker loses out on €25k unfair dismissal payment after seeking more compensation

Computer engineer has Labour Court decision reversed after he appealed the level of compensation

Sun, 09 Jan, 2022

Mental health stock

Half of workers fear disclosing mental health issues will see them passed over for promotion

Overall, 70% of Irish workers feel that stigma around mental health issues could impact negatively on their job

Fri, 10 Dec, 2021

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UAE working week will change to Monday-Friday

The official working week in the United Arab Emirates is moving to Monday to Friday. The change will bring the Islamic nation, which is home to major financial institutions, in line with western schedules.

Tue, 07 Dec, 2021

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Less than half of people with a disability are in employment

CSO data also shows people with disabilities earn significantly less than others

Thu, 02 Dec, 2021

Male employee speaking on video call with diverse colleagues on online briefing with laptop at home.

Two in five would consider moving house to work remotely

Two thirds of the respondents said they were using dating apps more over the last 12 months than they had been before

Mon, 29 Nov, 2021

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The great resignation: How to decide if you should love or leave your job

Employees are reevaluating their careers as they return to the workplace. But before you hand in your resignation, make sure make sure to research all the options, say experts

Fri, 05 Nov, 2021

Childcare in Europe: 'There's a chunk of money awarded to everyone who has a baby.. about €10,000'

Childcare in Europe: 'There's a chunk of money awarded to everyone who has a baby.. about €10,000'

Cianan Brennan speaks to three Irish families living in the Czech Republic, Sweden and Finland to compare childcare in those countries to what's available here in Ireland

Sat, 23 Oct, 2021

Childcare costs across Europe: How do we compare?

Childcare costs across Europe: How do we compare?

Only Britain and Switzerland had higher childcare costs in an Irish Examiner survey of Irish people raising children abroad

Fri, 22 Oct, 2021

Joyce Fegan: Why taking paternity leave is an act of rebellion

Joyce Fegan: Why taking paternity leave is an act of rebellion

'As we return to the workplace, let's keep talking about the realities of our lives and the impossible choices we face everyday as we try to balance care work with paid work'

Sat, 25 Sep, 2021

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HSE job evaluation scheme saw almost every single applicant promoted

Almost 140 staff were promoted by at least two grades and an internal audit has described the scheme as "unsatisfactory", the lowest possible score on the HSE's scale

Tue, 21 Sep, 2021

Working remotely and not commuting saving Irish workers an average of one hour per day

Working remotely and not commuting saving Irish workers an average of one hour per day

82% of those who responded to a new survey said they wanted their company to offer a hybrid working policy when lockdown restrictions end

Mon, 20 Sep, 2021

Surge in demand for flexible workspaces as companies plan their office return

Surge in demand for flexible workspaces as companies plan their office return

Republic of Work on Cork's South Mall has seen a 200% increase in enquiries about workspaces

Thu, 09 Sep, 2021

Work stress, sleep disorders, and fatigue ‘rising more steeply in women’

Work stress, sleep disorders, and fatigue ‘rising more steeply in women’

The trend coincided with an increase in the number of women working full-time from 38% in 2007 to 44% in 2017

Wed, 01 Sep, 2021

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Pandemic 'pushing women to the sidelines' of the economy

One of the authors of the report said Covid-19 crisis has resulted in a ‘she-cession’

Wed, 25 Aug, 2021

Young disabled people facing 'cliff edge' of services

Young disabled people facing 'cliff edge' of services

A shortage of carers and personal assistants means young people with disabilities go into residential care rather than stay at home and work

Sat, 21 Aug, 2021

Remote working from home. Freelancer workplace in kitchen with laptop, cup of coffee

Workers and employers at odds over remote working

Employees argue that access to remote working should not be determined by length of service

Fri, 20 Aug, 2021

Office provider IWG taps global demand for hybrid work-home space

Office provider IWG taps global demand for hybrid work-home space

International inquiries for office space bounced back to pre-Covid levels in the second quarter, according to IWG, as the world’s biggest workspace provider benefitted from the boom in demand for hybrid working solutions.

Tue, 10 Aug, 2021

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Mind over matter: Bridging the gap to hybrid working

Psychological safety can be a key differentiator for organisations to consider with many feeling disconnected at the thought of returning to the office, even in a hybrid form

Fri, 23 Jul, 2021

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Councillors back proposal for introduction of four-day working week for Dublin City Council

The plan, put forward by Labour councillor Kevin Donoghue, received unanimous backing from all 63 councillors at the meeting

Tue, 06 Jul, 2021

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