An extra day for Netflix, in fairness. The Japanese government has proposed a new movement whereby companies are encouraged to allow their staff to work a four-day week instead of the typical five. This decision comes as part of an initiative to increase the work-life balance and better support the country’s economy. Of course, the […]
4 years ago
Earlier this year, the ESRI warned that the Irish economy was facing into the largest recession in history. Figures released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) on Monday (7 September) have revealed that Ireland is now officially in recession. The CSO figures revealed Gross Domestic Product (GDP) contracted by 6.1% in the second quarter of […]
5 years ago
Very interesting. Are you happy in your job? Your career? Do you see progression? And do you believe in the company you work for? There has been a negative shift in Irish millennials’ feelings about business’ motivations and ethics in the past year. While a lot of people are happy in their careers, they are […]
6 years ago
Dream of working or living abroad? It’s a big leap to take – and whether you’re forced to by the bleak working conditions in Ireland, or if it’s just been your plan all along, it can be scary and exciting all at the same time. If you’re thinking about doing the Big Move, it can […]
7 years ago
It’s only getting more expensive to live in Ireland. A new report by the Living Wage Technical Group estimates that the living wage in Ireland has gone up by 20c per hour since last year. The report puts the new living wage at €11.90 an hour. The figure now exceeds the Irish minimum wage €9.55 by €2.45 per hour. The […]
8 years ago
It’s a familiar tale at this stage.
10 years ago