Category: General
Why Leaders Should Master the Skill of Emailing in 3 Moves
A good chess player can think seven moves ahead. But ask any grandmaster and they’ll tell you: after the third move, the board always changes. New possibilities open, opponents react in unexpected ways, and the plan you had in your head gets reshaped by reality. Good communicators work the same way. Too often, especially over […]
Is Pay Transparency the Answer?
For decades, workplace culture has treated salary discussions as taboo, with managers routinely advised to maintain secrecy around compensation decisions. This conventional wisdom suggested that transparency would inevitably lead to dissatisfaction amongst employees who discovered they earned less than their colleagues, whilst those earning more would simply feel their compensation was justified. The result, according […]
Everything you need to know about ChatGPT-5
When OpenAI launched GPT-5 early this month, it positioned the model as the company’s “smartest, fastest, most useful” release yet [1]. Sam Altman, co-founder and chief executive, described it as a “major upgrade” and “the first time that it really feels like talking to an expert in any topic – a PhD-level expert” [2]. OpenAI […]
Conquering the summer slump
The irony of summer productivity is palpable. Despite longer days and the promise of increased energy from vitamin D exposure, workplace performance often plummets when temperatures rise. In the US, around 36% of workers report being less productive during summer months, whilst 34% admit to slacking off when their boss takes summer holiday [1]. The […]
Should you tell your boss about your disability?
It weighs heavily, the decision as to whether to reveal a hidden part of yourself that could fundamentally alter how others see you. It’s a choice that sits somewhere between vulnerability and strategy, between authenticity and self-preservation. But for the millions of workers living with invisible disabilities, it is less a philosophical musing than a […]
How to write a cover letter that actually reflects you (and helps you stand out)
“I hate cover letters. They add so much stress to the already uncomfortable and grueling job hunt,” admits Elainy Mata, a Harvard Business Review contributor, echoing the sentiment of countless job seekers who’ve stared at blank pages, wondering if anyone actually reads these things [1]. The unfortunate answer? Yes, they do. And in an era […]
Overcoming Anxiety at Work
Anxiety is a defining feature of the modern professional experience. It shows up in boardrooms and on building sites, at early morning check-ins and during late-night laptop sessions. It lingers behind confident emails and polished presentations, and increasingly, it determines not just how people feel at work but whether they stay. In Ireland, anxiety is […]
How AI has forever changed the hiring process
Artificial intelligence is no longer an emerging curiosity in the world of recruitment. It has become the default. In 2025, nearly every major company uses AI to some degree in hiring, whether for screening CVs, automating interview scheduling, or assessing candidates’ suitability for complex roles. A recent survey found that 99% of hiring managers now […]
Advice for new leaders on giving feedback
It’s often difficult for a leader stepping into a new role. You’re the boss, but you’re also the newbie, simultaneously the authority figure and the one who needs to ask directions for the bathroom. The impulse to prove one’s worth early on often collides with the uncomfortable truth that credibility has yet to be earned. […]
The Growing Need to Protect Workers from Extreme Heat
In June, the heatwave that swept across Europe claimed an estimated 2,300 lives in 12 major cities. According to a rapid analysis by the World Weather Attribution group, two-thirds of those deaths — about 1,500 — were directly linked to climate breakdown, which pushed temperatures up to 4°C higher than they would have been without […]
To Specialise or Generalise, That is The Question
By the time most of us reach mid-career, we’ve heard it all. “Pick a lane.” “Master your craft.” “Become the go-to expert.” The mantra of specialisation — get deep, stay narrow — has long dominated career advice. It’s a compelling narrative: commit to a niche, invest your 10,000 hours, and one day you’ll be recognised […]
How to Hand Off Work Before Your Time Off
By the time you finally sink your feet into the sand, lace up your hiking boots, or simply switch off your morning alarm, the last thing you want to be thinking about is a work email. Yet for many professionals, the pre-holiday period can feel like an overwhelming sprint to the finish line, a time […]