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Why ‘people businesses’ are leading the way
Businesses that value and support their people are destined for success, say Fiona Matthews and Kerri Hill, two senior leaders from a major roadside retailer. Why should companies aim to be ‘people businesses’? Fiona Matthews: In order to succeed, businesses must value and invest in their people. Applegreen genuinely supports entrepreneurial spirit and ambition and...
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Top tips for ensuring successful and lasting change
Now, more than ever, organisations and leaders are navigating uncharted territory. So how can we equip organisations, our people and ourselves to thrive in a volatile environment requiring constant change? At Sia Partners, we are committed to the development of women in leadership roles and have proudly sponsored the Irish Sailing Sia Partners Women at...
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Seeing more women take up top jobs with the right mindset
Women across Ireland are being encouraged to ‘follow their passion’ and have the self-belief to start their own businesses. Niamh Parker has run businesses for more than two decades but remains concerned there are still very few women in leadership roles. Self-belief As co-CEO of Altada Technology Solutions, an artificial intelligence company that helps organisations...
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Finding the ideal career fit for the varied sector of energy transition
Four women in a graduate programme discuss their experiences working in the dynamic world of energy transition and how it’s shaping their career paths. What are some of the key projects you’re working on? How is the programme helping to shape your career path? This opportunity provided me with great responsibility as this role involves...
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Delivering STEM scholarships to promote diversity and expand opportunities
The science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines are central to how business and society will operate and are crucial in the solutions we develop to address climate change. Careers in STEM are challenging, rewarding and very flexible in the career paths they offer. However, STEM generally — particularly maths, technology and engineering — suffers...
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Five top tips for female-founded startups
Starting a business is just how we roll these days, isn’t it? Around 44% of businesses are started as a side hustle. According to the Small Business Barometer, a third of businesses in Ireland were launched to earn more money. With the cost of living crisis taking hold, more women are expected to start a...
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Giving women a greater chance of success in business
How can female entrepreneurs navigate a world full of barriers and challenges and increase their chances of a successful business venture and career? Starting and managing a business can be difficult. Female entrepreneurs might find it even more challenging to get ahead and break certain barriers, especially with access to funding and business support. Helping...
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The importance of diversity and inclusion in a fast-growing business
In a society that increasingly values conscious action, diversity has grown in importance for businesses. Donal Murphy, Managing Director of fast-growing entrepreneurial business Bluestone Motor Finance, highlights the importance of prioritising diversity and inclusion in recruiting quality people to support the business’ growth. Diversity to attract new talent Murphy states, “I cannot understate the value...
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Why we love our flexible and fascinating careers in consulting
Organisations must be diverse, inclusive and flexible to meet the needs and expectations of their clients and their employees, say two female leaders in the consulting industry. What’s exciting about consulting — insists Claudia Carr, Partner at multinational management and technology consulting firm, BearingPoint Ireland — is that every day is different. “It’s an industry...
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Education and mentors can inspire women to pursue tech careers
Companies in the STEM industry can create an inclusive workforce by providing educational initiatives and mentorships to encourage young women to pursue careers in tech. Tech can be an “exciting, interesting and achievable career choice” says Lorna Martyn, regional chair at Fidelity Investments Ireland. However, the number of women in tech roles has reduced as...