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Irish SMEs far more likely to hire non-EU staff than other European countries, report finds

Irish SMEs far more likely to hire non-EU staff than other European countries, report finds

The Eurobarometer poll found that 25 per cent of Irish SMEs have tried to hire non-EU workers to address their skills shortage compared to the EU average of 14 per cent.

Eva Longoria: Role model women meant ‘I always knew I’d be successful’

Eva Longoria: Role model women meant ‘I always knew I’d be successful’

The Hollywood actress, producer and businesswoman said an entrepreneurial mindset came from an early age.

Irish consumers 6 times more likely to be scammed by falling for AI fake

Irish consumers 6 times more likely to be scammed by falling for AI fake

Victims spend an average of 8.9 days resolving online scams, and 50 per cent of those targeted say they now avoid shopping with smaller or unfamiliar brands.

Nearly 1 in 4 employers expect to increase hiring in 2026

Nearly 1 in 4 employers expect to increase hiring in 2026

Two thirds of Irish SMEs concerned about impact of new global trade war

Two thirds of Irish SMEs concerned about impact of new global trade war

Staffing, energy costs and access to finance biggest worries for Irish SMEs, survey finds

Staffing, energy costs and access to finance biggest worries for Irish SMEs, survey finds

‘Tsunami’ of costs faced by businesses threatening to ‘hollow out’ towns

‘Tsunami’ of costs faced by businesses threatening to ‘hollow out’ towns

Protest to be held at Leinster House over costs faced by shops and restaurants

Protest to be held at Leinster House over costs faced by shops and restaurants

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

Business groups have criticised a lack of support in Budget 2025 for small to medium-sized businesses.

Explained: What you need to know about Amazon.ie launching next year

Explained: What you need to know about Amazon.ie launching next year

Mon, 29 Jul, 2024

With the news that Amazon.ie will launch a new dedicated site for users next year, the days of tracking packages across Europe will be a thing of the past.