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Future of Work 2025
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From low trust to high trust in a hybrid world
As hybrid work becomes the norm, one thing makes it truly effective: trust. When people feel trusted, both wellbeing and performance improve. In many organisations, the shift to remote or hybrid working exposed cracks in workplace culture, particularly around trust. Some leaders struggled with the idea that productivity could happen outside the office, leading to...
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Is remote work more important than ever in this time of uncertainty?
Ireland has unquestionably adopted remote and hybrid work as the new normal. Ireland ranks second in the EU for the adoption of remote employment. Central Statistics Office (CSO) Data for Q4 2024 states that approximately 970,000 workers, or 35% of the entire workforce, are now engaged in remote or hybrid work. Remote work as a...
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What every employee needs to know about digital skills in 2025
Learn why digital upskilling in areas like AI, cybersecurity and data analysis is vital even for non-IT workers — and how Ireland is helping bridge today’s urgent tech skills gap. The World Economic Forum emphasises the importance of upskilling in the workplace with critical skills such as cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analysis and software development....
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Transforming the workplace through accelerated climate action
Every business, large or small, depends on a functioning climate and ecosystems: clean water, pollination, carbon storage and temperature regulation. These aren’t luxuries; they’re the backbone of economic stability. However, carbon levels are the highest in 800,000 years (World Meteorological Organisation, 2025), and we have lost a staggering three-quarters of the wildlife that existed in...
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Trends of hybrid work, tech integration and wellness-centric design
With constant video calls and spontaneous collaboration, employees need noise controlled micro-environments to reduce disruption and ensure privacy. The Future of work is set to reshape office interiors considerably, driven by tech, employee expectations, sustainability and agility. At M2 Office Interiors, we’re seeing this shift in real time. Hybrid offices redefined holistically One key trend...
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Tackling burnout and the ‘always on’ culture
With employee wellbeing firmly on the agenda for 2025, organisations are strengthening mental health support and embracing online wellbeing tools while addressing the challenges of workload pressures and burnout. According to the CIPD Ireland HR Practices in Ireland 2025 survey, over a third (36%) of organisations have found employee wellbeing more challenging in the past...
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How facilities management is plugged in to power the new world of work
Three experts from the facilities management sector reflect on how their industry has evolved to meet the changing expectations of workplaces in a post-pandemic world. How has the workplace evolved, post-pandemic? Hybrid working is here to stay. Many organisations now blend office and remote work, with leaders keen to reignite collaboration, creativity, and company culture....
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Why companies must prioritise payroll — the hidden driver of HR success
Don’t underestimate the importance of timely, accurate and transparent payroll. It’s vital for any business because it builds employee trust and facilitates staff retention. New research from HR services and payroll provider SD Worx shows that payroll is emerging as a strategic engine that drives trust, transparency and employee experience at every level. Driving employee...