Economics Overwhelming majority of consumers expect restaurants to hike pricesNew report shows Irish consumers are more nervous than those in other countries about still-high inflation levels
Health Multiple record systems at University Hospital Limerick create ‘risk of error’, says report A patient flow report commissioned by University Hospital Limerick and carried out by Deloitte found that the hospital’s use of multiple patient record systems adds ‘duplication and complexity’ with ‘no obvious’ upside
Hospitality Hospitality insolvencies nearly double as industry grapples with inflationThe sector has been badly hit by the cost of living crisis, with many struggling as they come off government supports
Sponsored Deloitte Fast 50 patron awardsAwards celebrate innovation and entrepreneurship in Ireland’s technology sector
Climate & Environment Here come the rainforests again: €12m project aims for ambitious restorationA West Clare environmental group is working with local communities and landowners to encourage the reintroduction of native woodland
Sponsored The four pillars of the best managedChair of the Best Managed Companies judging panel, Frank Ryan, shares his insights, along with the new judges this year, Ellvena Graham and Lionel Alexander
Business Corporate insolvencies expected to rise 36%Businesses in the services sector in Ireland account for the highest proportion of corporate insolvencies with 195 in the first nine months of the year
Tax How to entice SME staff to take up and Keep share options The Tax Strategy Group has some good suggestions on how to make the much-needed Key Employee Engagement Programme more user friendly
Deloitte acquires Ennis-based tax practice Cahill TaxationThe move will grow Deloitte’s team of tax specialists in the Limerick and Ennis region to 45 and its overall local team to 150
Large firms ask junior staff to work up to four days a week in the officeAccountancy, financial services and legal companies see office-based work as important aspect of development and training, while in other sectors such as IT and telecoms, hybrid work is standard
Tom Maguire: How our tax regime could sweeten the pill for future R&DA tax credit won’t be R&D’s driving force, but it can be a factor in determining where such R&D happens – so our tax rules need to be sufficiently attractive for it to be carried on here
This Working Life: Why Ireland must act to retain its competitive advantage Reducing processing times for people coming to work here and improving our personal tax system are just two ways to ensure that Ireland can compete
Deloitte completes acquisition of data business Etain for undisclosed sumThe professional services firm signalled its intent to acquire Etain in February
Positioning for growth: all-island business awards test Irish mettleThe 2022 Ireland’s Best Managed Companies Awards looks for indigenous companies emerging from challenge into opportunity
Best Managed Company awards: requalifiersA line-up of previous winners who have qualified for their awards again this year
How to make flexibility your trusted friendExecutive coach with the IMI Jennifer Dowling says trust is an essential ingredient in any remote working set-up
Camile on a growth spurt thanks to appetite for food deliveryChief executive Brody Sweeney says the multi-platform food business thrived during the pandemic and he now plans to create 300 new jobs this year at new outlets in Ireland and Britain
Henry Group seeks fresh talent to keep foundations strongThe platinum-winning family-run construction and manufacturing group has a track record in the pursuit of excellence, and it intends to keep it that way
Ocuco sets its sights on the cloudThe Irish optical software firm has raised €40 million to create 50 new jobs in product development
Deloitte Best Managed Companies 2021: new winnersTwenty-five businesses from around the country have been named Best Managed Companies by Deloitte for the first time this year. All successfully completed an in-depth two-phase application process
