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US multinational in hiring blitz at its European base in Galway

Globalization Partners chief hails city as ‘great technology centre’, as it plans to take on 50 more staff in the next year

This Working Life

How to find a solution to the great workplace conundrum

Listen to your employees and to your customers and put ways of working in place which deliver for both

My Story So Far

‘As leaders, if we preach sustainability it has to be followed through’ – Padraig McGillicuddy of Ballygarry Estate Hotel and Spa in Tralee

Having invested €4.2 million in Ballygarry to turn it into a sustainable estate, owner Padraig McGillicuddy says it could not have succeeded without the buy-in and enthusiasm of its staff

The Gadget Guru

Gadget Guru: Lenovo delivers in style with a terrific new tablet

The Chinese giant’s new Yoga Tab 13 is comfortably among the best devices of its kind on the market right now

Rainmaker targets European and Asian airlines in expansion bid

Dublin-based travel tech company on target to surpass its pre-Covid sales this year

Cora Systems grows by 330 per cent in past 12 months

Leitrim-based Cora Systems, which provides project management software to large firms and government organisations, has already passed €60 million of sales in its current financial year

Mercedes’ new EQE is big on curves and long on range

The German brand’s latest offering feels effortlessly quick and comfortable

Revamp gives Opel’s Grandland SUV the looks to match its price

A striking-looking front, body-coloured cladding and distinctive, large alloy wheels all add up to turn this car into an eye-catcher

Civic duty: Honda opts for hybrid power in new take on old favourite

The new e:HEV promises frugality, quality, space and practicality

Chris Wylie interview: ‘There are already several other Cambridge Analyticas out there’

The whistleblower, who exposed the 2018 global tech scandal, is on a mission to educate decision-makers about why cyber infrastructure needs comprehensive regulation and believes Ireland could punch above its weight in bringing the regulation of digital infrastructure in line with how we regulate other sectors

Willie O’Reilly: Trust in our media is something we should treasure

The results from the recent Reuters Institute report show that the respect the public has for news reporting here in Ireland is not to be taken for granted

Sisters ready to share their luxury handcrafted chocolate far and wide

Natalie and Karen Keane have a vision for their artisan chocolate company Bean and Goose, with high-quality ingredients and wrappings that tell a contemporary Irish story

The Vitamin Ones aiming to change nutritional industry with ‘neat’ idea

The health company, founded last year, is seeking to raise €2.5m in funding to develop its supplements which have no additives such as caffeine or sweeteners

This Working Life

Workplace menstrual health policies benefit employers too

Simple measures can help to create a more comfortable place of work for staff dealing with period pain, menopause and conditions such as endometriosis

My Story So Far

‘Learn to delegate, you will not be successful without it’ – David Lane of Ecclesiastical Insurance

Hire the best people you can find – and then trust them to do their job, says David Lane, managing director of Ecclesiastical Insurance in Ireland

This Working Life

How can we achieve true gender equality at work?

Closing the pay gap between men and women in their 40s and 50s and promoting women to leadership roles means providing a work-life balance to everyone

The Gadget Guru

The Gadget Guru: A top-tier sport smartwatch with a classic look

A watch that takes you from boardroom to snowboarding, a high-tech turntable delivering warm vinyl sound, and a device that will ‘smart’ up your non-smart appliances all get weighed up this week

CergenX raises €800k for newborn brain screening technology

The UCC spin-out is developing software that can screen for brain abnormalities in babies

Citroën refreshes its flagship SUV to keep pace with the competition

Unperturbed by its competitors’ emphasis on sportier models, Citroën has concentrated on developing the comfort and practicality of its updated C5 Aircross

Land Rover’s mid-life Discovery knows its buyer but won’t travel far in a hybrid world

The new D250 only modestly improves fuel economy but remains a luxurious option for families and those looking for a sturdy workhorse