Transitioning to a leadership position within an organisation today is proving more challenging than it has in the past, as new leaders have a very short period of time to adapt to the ever-changing business environment of today. In survey carried out by Mckinsey, executives have stated that one of the most important things to […]
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In 2018, the foodservice industry has grown along with the Irish economy. Executives in this industry have noted that the overall health of the food industry is the result of significant growth in employment and in turn income, and also healthy tourism figures. This can be seen particularly in Large cities such as Cork and
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Today, digital transformation has become hugely important for businesses of all sizes. Every study, article and panel discussion involving how businesses can remain competitive in this digital era promote this message. The importance of digital transformation is spoken about often, however there seems to be a lot of confusion among business leaders surrounding what exactly
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The main task of a leader is to direct attention. In order to do this, leaders have to learn how to focus their own attention. When speaking about being focused, we tend to mean thinking about one specific thing whilst filtering out everything else. However, a huge amount of research in neuroscience has now shown
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Emotional intelligence has become a hot topic in recent years with good reason! There is quite a lot of evidence to suggest that emotional intelligence has a significant impact on work performance. Employees who have a higher level of emotional intelligence tend to perform better, have better relationships, have better physical health and have better
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Keeping a transformation successful can be much harder than anticipated. Whilst it may look like a success at the start, this can change rapidly. It seems that after the initial hard work is done, a lot of companies tend to slip back into old habits. The significance of sustaining a transformation and the actions needed
The lives of consumers are becoming more and more complex as a result of factors such as challenging work hours and faster passed lifestyles. Because of this, consumers are continuously looking for convenient solutions which will help them to make their hectic lives more simple. When it comes to FMCG, convenience is about more than
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Expenditure in Irish households has seen it’s quickest growth in 2 years as a result of the June heatwave. Visa’s Irish Consumer Spending Index found that in June, consumer spending increased by 5.5% year on year. Spending in June was also almost 4% higher than spending in May. This has been the fastest increase in
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Onboarding should always be a priority for HR as data complied by Tanya Bauer, Professor of Management at Portland State University from the US highlights how half of all senior outside hires fail within 18 months of starting a new position. What is Onboarding? There are as many ways to describe the process of “bedding
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The food industry continues to grow, and so there are many opportunities within the industry. Where does it stand however, on gender equality? A paper by McKinsey examined closely the employee experiences as well as the policies the food industry has put in place to promote diversity.
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There are a myriad of reasons of why employees put in long hours at the office. These range from pressure from management and economic incentive to corporate culture. But perhaps the most important question is not why it is now the norm to work longer hours or who is to blame, but does it actually
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“Brands across all sectors are finding the Irish retail landscape more challenging. Traditional retailers have responded to a more competitive marketplace by expanding and improving their own-label lines – and brands and manufacturers are feeling the impact” – David Berry, Director of Kantar Worldpanel Ireland
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