Blathnaid O'Dea Reporter
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Blathnaid O’Dea joined Silicon Republic in 2021 as Careers reporter, coming from a background in the Humanities.

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almost 2 years ago
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8 automation tools to get you through your working day

From Expensify to Trello, these tools could save you time and hassle by using automation to shake up your working day.

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almost 2 years ago
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Personio raises $200m to further expand HR software business

HR software company Personio, which has a growing team in Dublin, is now one of the most valuable start-ups in Europe.

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almost 2 years ago
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Skillnet and IDA Ireland target FDI with new talent development scheme

Through its business network, Skillnet Ireland already supports some 1,000 multinational companies in Ireland.

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almost 2 years ago
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Irish no-code software company FlowForma to hire 70 new staff

After raising €4m in fresh financing, Dublin-headquartered FlowForma is looking to grow its team and expand in the US.

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almost 2 years ago
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Google names Vanessa Hartley as MD of its EMEA sales hub in Dublin

Hartley is a graduate of University College Dublin who joined Google in 2014. Prior to her current role, she held lea...

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almost 2 years ago
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Japanese multinational strikes deal to buy Dublin’s Pexlify

Pexlify, an IT services and Salesforce consultancy company headquartered in Ireland, is to be acquired by Dentsu Group.

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almost 2 years ago
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Fexco’s Ruth McCarthy appointed chair of Irish fintech body FPAI

As well as her new role in FPAI, Ruth McCarthy is CEO of Fexco Corporate Services. She previously specialised in fina...

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almost 2 years ago
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UK bank's expansion into Belfast to create 232 fintech jobs by 2026

Belfast is the UK’s 'gateway city to the EU,' said The Bank of London's CEO. He also praised the city's exceptional f...

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almost 2 years ago
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6 workplace communications tools these leaders can’t work without

We asked some of our Start-up of the Week participants to tell us what communications tools they love to use at work.

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almost 2 years ago
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Munster TU teams up with industry on new engineering course

The new four-year undergrad course will see engineering students work on placements with one of the course’s industry...

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almost 2 years ago
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Prof Mark Ferguson named Irish co-chair of US-Ireland R&D Partnership

Mark Ferguson will provide advice and foster academic and professional relationships between Ireland, the US and Nort...

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almost 2 years ago
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New Google research uncovers the leadership habits of effective founders

The most effective founders protect their team from distractions and minimise unnecessary micromanagement, according ...

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