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Cybersecurity is future-oriented: Why this leader wants a focus on young people’s skills

Blathnaid O’Dea — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 15:15:59 +0000

Tim Kelley of TCS says cyber resilience is about so much more than technical response. It’s about people – and that is why investing in skills is important.

How this radiographer was drawn to healthcare consulting

silicon — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 10:56:30 +0000

Deloitte's Blessing Folayan talks to SiliconRepublic.com about the transferable skills she gained as a radiographer and the value of a growth mindset when making a career change.

Gen Z is the most individualised generation in the workplace – here’s what that means

Blathnaid O’Dea — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 16:38:47 +0000

An analysis of the current jobs market by staffing firm Robert Walters looked at Gen Z and its expectations around career progression. Many want to fast-track promotion.

6 tips for effective async collaboration with international colleagues

Blathnaid O’Dea — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 14:05:34 +0000

Careers adviser Amanda Augustine discusses the benefits of tech and things to avoid when it comes to working with international teams.

As employers prep for return to offices, employees want four-day week, survey says

Blathnaid O’Dea — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 09:38:01 +0000

Three quarters of those surveyed by Hays Ireland said they would change jobs for a nine-day working fortnight.

How to boost your C, C++ and C# programming knowledge

Blathnaid O’Dea — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 15:01:59 +0000

Whether you're looking for some tips on good learning paths or you're completely new to C, C++ and C#, we have broken down some of the key points.

How to beat the summer work slump

silicon — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 12:30:28 +0000

Summer can be a struggle for productivity and motivation, but Epignosis’s Christina Gialleli has some advice that will set companies up every year.

Learners flock to semiconductor and AI skills courses, Udemy finds

Blathnaid O’Dea — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 10:19:51 +0000

The major increase in demand for semiconductor skills courses on Udemy follows recent efforts by the US, UK and EU to boost their chips strategies.

Glorious Galway: Why the county’s tech scene should be on your radar

Blathnaid O’Dea — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 14:57:50 +0000

Galway is not just a medtech hub, it has a fast-growing community of employers who are very locally engaged and want its tech sector to grow.

Should employees with kids be prioritised when allocating time off?

silicon — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:42:00 +0000

BrightHR's Alan Price advises employers on whether or not parents should be prioritised when granting time off for the summer.

Ireland is an AI skills hub, says LinkedIn Future of Work report

Blathnaid O’Dea — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 11:15:14 +0000

LinkedIn said that its recent wide-ranging global report on the future of work and AI will be the first of an ongoing quarterly series.

Top tips for pivoting into a tech career

Jenny Darmody — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 07:00:43 +0000

Hays’ James Milligan explains the non-traditional routes into tech and gives advice for those thinking about pivoting into the industry.

Why upskilling is the answer to talent retention and so much more

Blathnaid O’Dea — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 16:30:14 +0000

Employers should leverage learning and development opportunities to reduce staff turnover and improve business outcomes, argues HRLocker's Adam Coleman.

Is imposter syndrome worse for tech workers?

Jenny Darmody — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 16:03:57 +0000

Do you feel like a fraud in your tech job? There are several reasons why that might be happening, so don’t worry, you’re not alone.

How this senior manager maintains a healthy work-life balance

silicon — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 12:06:01 +0000

Fidelity Investments' Kate Feeney discusses her role in communications and CSR and how she maintains a healthy work-life balance.

Bon Secours to create 60 jobs with new €25m clinical transformation project

Colin Ryan — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 16:40:12 +0000

The BonsConnect electronic health record system will create 30 jobs now, with a further 30 positions being created in September.

‘3D printing is here to stay so learn the skill now’

Blathnaid O’Dea — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 14:06:53 +0000

Keith Tracey knows drones, gaming and construction. Now he has pivoted to working in 3D printing thanks to an interest that began as a hobby.

Remote-first model works best if you avoid ‘all-or-nothing’ mindset

silicon — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 11:05:10 +0000

Nataly Kelly has led tech teams at the likes of HubSpot and AT&T. Here, she talks about what to do and what not to do when implementing a remote-first model.

AI in the workplace: What leaders need to consider

Jenny Darmody — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 15:52:41 +0000

Governments and Big Tech players are laying the groundwork for how AI will be used going forward, but workplaces need to think about their own policies too.

How to be an assertive manager in the workplace

silicon — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 12:17:14 +0000

BrightHR's Alan Price shares some tips on how to be an assertive leader in the workplace.