Thriftify, the online charity shop retailer, is part of a growing number of Irish startups which have emerged in recent years, promoting sustainable habits in the face of climate change.
Sometimes negotiations around public sector pay look choreographed beyond belief. The latest round of pay negotiations started with an offer of 5pc over two years, but ended with 6.5pc after a cooling off period.
Firms in the financial services sector are increasing salaries for some positions by up to 20pc as companies across the sector grapple with a shortage of candidates.
