by Margaret E Ward | Jun 18, 2019 | Insights
The only constant we can be certain of is change. As we prepare to move into a new decade, the companies that will win in the 2020s are the ones that are proactively designed to adapt to the world’s constantly shifting realities. These realities will include the...
by Margaret E Ward | Jun 4, 2019 | Insights
Childcare is the real glass ceiling. There are two key things that make this so. Firstly, men earn more than women in Ireland. The gender pay gap currently stands at 14% and, in some professions, that goes up to 30%. Secondly, the cost of childcare is often described...
by Margaret E Ward | Apr 26, 2019 | Insights
He revolutionised Irish retail, held five honorary doctorates, was father to five children and grandfather to 19 and, when he ‘retired’, he became a Senator and a broadcaster, but Feargal Quinn had one regret. It was a regret he hoped would provide inspiration for...
by Margaret E Ward | Apr 23, 2019 | Insights
When getting dressed for the office, we’re beginning to take style tips from Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg, rather than Mad Men’s Don Draper. While sharp suits, fancy dresses and high heels may still be seen in some workplaces, employees are increasingly opting for a...
by Margaret E Ward | Apr 12, 2019 | Insights
How to deal with under performance The very thought of an annual performance review is enough to strike fear in some managers and employees. This is a time-consuming process filled with awkward conversations, often pointless metrics and contrived goals, but is it also...
by Margaret E Ward | Mar 19, 2019 | Insights
The quest for flexibility What would you do if you won the lottery? Maybe you’d choose to build your dream home, travel more, retrain and change career or support causes you believe in. Whatever your answer, it’s a good way to see what choices you’d make if money was...
