‘I didn’t think it would be successful as quickly as it has been’ – Mayo’s Advanced Cosmetics founder Noreen Hackett

Mayo-based cosmetics “concept to shelves” business Advanced Cosmetics expects to double its turnover to €10m next year as demand for its services exceeds expectations, according to founder Noreen Hackett.

Eurostat study: Ireland still tops EU in market income inequality – but we’re close to average when taxes are subtracted and benefits added

Ireland continued to have the highest rate of market income inequality in the European Union last year, with the top 20pc having 15.5 times more market income than the bottom 20pc, according to new Eurostat data.

Avolon aircraft leasing firm 10 years ahead of the rest on work/life balance, with WFH and ‘motivating’ shorter summer hours

In a post-pandemic labour market, where most sectors are struggling to find staff, many companies have become very creative with flexible working options such as a work-from-home policy all through the summer months. Other companies are wondering what all the fuss is about as they have been offering perks like this for years.