Tag: Industry
Welfare Crackdown Widens as 11,000+ Jobseekers Face Payment Cuts in Ireland
More than 11,000 jobseekers in Ireland had welfare payments cut after failing to engage with employment services, new figures show.
Crumbs for Workers, Millions for Bosses: Why Ireland’s Pay Gap Is...
Ireland’s widening CEO-worker pay gap is raising fresh concerns over fairness, transparency and long-term business risk.
Mystery Tip Machine Sparks Limerick Cafe Row After €5,000 in Gratuities...
A WRC hearing examined how a mystery tip machine at a Limerick cafe collected €5,000 before staff received delayed gratuity payments.
Maternity Top-Ups at Work: When Service Rules Apply, Is It Discrimination?
Maternity pay top-ups often come with service rules. Here’s why that is usually lawful in Ireland’s private sector.
EU Tech Talent Crunch Deepens as 2030 ICT Jobs Target Slips...
EU research warns the bloc will miss its 2030 ICT specialist target by nearly five million, despite strong long-term growth.
Before the Bot Took Over: Why Workers Are Longing for Pre-AI...
Workers are increasingly nostalgic for pre-AI office life as automation raises concerns over creativity, trust and the human value of work.
Forced to Retire Early, Hit With €336 a Month Tax: Why...
A forced early retirement led to a €336 monthly tax bill. Here’s why Ireland’s pension threshold rules are so hard to challenge.
Knowing When to Leave the Corner Office: The Leadership Exit Too...
A sharp look at why leaders in politics and business often stay too long, and why stepping down can be their most responsible decision.
World Cup Hangover Hits the Office: How Match Fever Dented US...
World Cup fever hit US workplaces hard, with office attendance dropping sharply after the national team’s exit and productivity taking a hit.
Minimum Wage Set for Fresh Jump as 79c Rise Lands on...
A 79c minimum wage rise has been recommended in Ireland, potentially lifting hourly pay to €14.94 from January.
