From our experience of working with both candidates and clients, LinkedIn has developed into an indispensable tool for job seekers and professionals aiming to advance their careers. With a strong user base in Ireland, LinkedIn offers numerous opportunities for networking, job searching, and professional development. Ensuring that your LinkedIn is used to its maximum potential […]
Apple unveiled a long-awaited AI strategy last night, integrating its new “Apple Intelligence” technology across its suite of apps including Siri and bringing OpenAI’s chatbot ChatGPT to its devices. In the nearly two-hour long presentation at Apple’s annual developer conference, executives including CEO Tim Cook touted how voice assistant Siri would be able to interact […]
The euro fell sharply today, hit by political uncertainty after gains by the far-right in voting for the European Parliament on Sunday prompted a bruised French President Emmanuel Macron to call a snap national election. The uncertainty in France adds one more element to what will be a busy week for markets with crucial US […]
Following on from the Covid pandemic, we at Red Chair have noticed a growing thread of opportunities for people to work remotely, specifically in the IT sector. We have done some background research into this trend, with the aim of finding out what the future could be across all sectors. Hybrid Work Models Become the […]
The Governor of the Central Bank has said he expects banks to pass on the ECB interest rate cuts to fixed mortgage holders “at some point”. However, Gabriel Makhlouf said the pace at which that will happen will vary depending on the contractual arrangements people have with their lenders. “The third of Irish households that […]
Bord Gáis Energy and Corio Generation have agreed a new deal to explore opportunities to supply the country’s electricity market with green electricity from offshore wind. Today’s agreement marks Bord Gáis Energy’s entry into the offshore wind arena and will play an important role in its ongoing commitment to expand its renewable energy portfolio. Corio, […]
Enterprise Ireland invested €24 million in Irish start-ups last year. The government agency supported a total of 156 companies in the early stages of their operations – 12 of which emerged from academic research. 85 high potential start-ups – businesses with the potential to create 10 jobs and €1m in sales within three to […]
The Unknown Benefits… No Sick Pay is incurred by the employer No Holiday Pay is incurred by the employer No Pension or Life Assurance costs to the employer Contractors are specialists and can do the job from day 1 Contractors relieve existing staff whilst in search of the right permanent people Contractors are available on […]
Apple has apologised after an advertisement for its latest edition iPad prompted criticism for showing an industrial press crushing objects linked to human creativity, infuriating artists. Social media users immediately criticised the ad, which was posted on X by Apple CEO Tim Cook, as tone-deaf at a time when the creative community is worried about […]
Over 70% of businesses expect to increase salaries this year, while 40% plan to hire more staff, new data shows. The latest KPMG Enterprise Barometer reveals overall optimism among Irish businesses, with 65% expecting turnover to increase in the next 12 months However, those surveyed highlighted a number of challenges facing businesses this year, with […]
Seeing as the Red Chair brand was recently used by scammers to attempt a scam on potential candidates, this is very relevant to all sectors. The banking industry is warning people who have previously fallen victim to investment fraud about new scams where the fraudsters are promising to recover their lost money. The scam is […]
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) and the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) are calling on more employers across all sectors to appoint safety representatives within their workplaces. Companies are being urged to foster a culture of safety in a bid to prevent workplace injuries, illnesses and deaths. The call comes ahead of an […]
Irish GDP will grow by 2pc this year and by 3.4pc next year, according to the latest quarterly economic report from Ibec, the business lobby group. Higher growth in exports and investment is expected both this year and in 2025, on the back of falling inflation, the expected reduction in interest rates, and marginal improvements […]
Mushroom, vegetable and fruit growers dependent on third country workers have said they are being hit with unsustainable wage costs after the Government increased mandatory wage rates. The sector depends on workers from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) – the European Union, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein – as Irish and EU workers tend not […]
Web Summit co-founder Paddy Cosgrave has today returned as its chief executive officer, six months after resigning from the top job following a backlash over his comments on the Israel-Hamas conflict. Mr Cosgrave drew criticism after posting on social media platform X on October 13 that “war crimes are war crimes even when committed by […]
Bank of Ireland has said that its online banking services have been restored following an earlier outage. “There was a technical issue this afternoon which required us to take it offline while we fixed the problem,” the bank said in a statement. “We are very sorry for the inconvenience caused to our customers today,” it […]
We know that it may get a bit confusing to understand the dress-code in various companies. The words used to describe them can be ambiguous or mislead you. Here are some common types of dress codes you may encounter and how to prepare for fulfilling the correct code: Business Formal: This dress code typically […]
At Red Chair, we recognise the value of a positive work environment for prospective employees and the necessity of creating a positive work environment for employers. Here are some steps you can take to find a work environment that aligns with your happiness: Determine Your Principles: Ascertain the values that hold significance for you […]
The number of complaints lodged with the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (FSPO) last year hit a record high. 6,182 grievances were filed with FSPO’s office in 2023, an increase of 29% on the previous year. Almost two thirds of the issues related to the banking sector, with insurance accounting for just under a quarter. […]
An award-winning Kerry garden designer has received a prestigious recognition from the UK’s Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). Billy Alexander was awarded the Lawrence Medal for his Gold Medal and Best in Great Pavilion winning exhibit, The Ferns of Kells Bay Gardens at the Chelsea Flower Show last year. The Lawrence Medal is awarded for the […]
Ireland’s national debt continued to fall last year but remains one of the highest in the world at €42,000 per capita, the Department of Finance’s report on public debt shows. Only Japan, Belgium and Italy have higher levels of borrowings per person. The country’s gross public debt stood at €223 billion in 2023 down […]