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30% would take lower-paid job to guarantee remote work – survey
Almost one third of workers would change jobs – even if it means a pay cut – if their remote working preferences are not facilitated, according to the third annual National Remote Working Survey. 37% of respondents said they would change jobs for remote working, even if it meant fewer promotion opportunities. 30% also indicated…
Read MoreCentral Bank’s profits boosted by record level of fines
A record amount in monetary fines imposed on financial firms and individuals by the Central Bank in 2021 contributed to profits at the bank last year increasing by 59% to €1.32 billion. That is according to the 2021 annual report for the Central Bank which reveals that a dividend of €1.067 billion will be paid…
Read MoreAsda sales fall 9.2% in first quarter
British supermarket group Asda has reported a near double-digit fall in first quarter sales, which it said reflected comparison with exceptionally strong trading in the same quarter last year when the UK was in a Covid-19 lockdown. Asda said first quarter to March 31 like-for-like sales, excluding fuel, fell 9.2% year-on-year, having fallen 2.9% in…
Read MoreDell beats estimates for quarterly results on strong enterprise demand
Dell Technologies has beaten Wall Street estimates for quarterly profit and revenue, as enterprises invested heavily in the company’s desktops and laptops to support hybrid work. Dell’s shares rose about 7% in extended trading as the PC maker forecast current-quarter revenue and profit above analysts’ expectations. The company has seen strong demand for its products…
Read More62% cutting back on food spending as prices rise – PTSB research
New research has found that 62% of people feel they will have to cut back on food spending over the coming year in response to sharp price rises, while 53% of people worry they will be unable to pay higher energy bills. The findings are part of the latest in the Permanent TSB research series…
Read MoreSupermetrics to create 100 jobs and open new Dublin office
Marketing data software company, Supermetrics, is to create 100 new jobs in Dublin. The roles will be filled over the next two years. The Helsinki based firm is also opening a new office in the capital. Supermetrics said the expansion of its Dublin operations showed its commitment to the region and also strengthens its international…
Read MoreE-commerce platform eDesk to create 150 jobs
E-commerce platform eDesk is to create 150 jobs over the next 18 months. The new positions will be at the company’s Dublin HQ, Derry, Skibbereen, and the east coast of the US, where 20 of the new roles will be based. It will bring the total headcount to 250 and eDesk says the growth will…
Read MoreHolidays a priority despite rising cost of living – KBC sentiment index
Irish consumers plan to spend more on holidays this year despite concerns about the rising cost of living, according to the latest KBC Bank Ireland consumer sentiment index. The survey for May asked a special question on holiday spending plans, and the answer hinted at a resilience in people’s personal finances. Austin Hughes, Chief Economist…
Read MoreFSU says staff ‘at breaking point’ over exits of Ulster Bank, KBC
The Financial Services Union, which represents bank workers, has said its members are at breaking point dealing with the increased workload caused by the exits of Ulster Bank and KBC. The union has commissioned a survey of its members, which shows that 88% of respondents feel stressed at work either on a regular or very…
Read More307 PayPal jobs under threat in Dublin and Dundalk
307 jobs are under threat at online payment firm PayPal’s offices in Dublin and Dundalk in Co Louth. The company is opening a consultation with impacted staff who have been notified about the situation. The roles that are being targeted for compulsory redundancy are across a range of functions. 135 of the positions are based…
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