Middle management fatigue, lack of motivation after a career break – or just generally feeling stuck in a rut. If funds allow it, the option of returning...
The lure of human givens teaching was too strong for Cathriona Edwards, who left a high profile role leading the television press department at RTE to retrain...
Those were the actual words out of the mouth of a recruiter for a large, well-known firm, whilst trying to recruit me for a role a few...
That’s just one of the targets of the Gender Equality Action Plan for Higher Education Institutions launched by Government today to tackle gender disparity in the sector....
Dear Daily Slog, ‘My boss stays at the office until at least 7.30pm every night and seems to expect me to stay with him. I would completely...
Stress and anxiety are common experiences for most people, especially when it comes to a high pressured working environment. Whilst you may not be able to avoid...
I don’t know about you but I’ve been told a lot throughout my career not to burn any bridges. Perfectly sound advice. In theory. When moving on...
Dress for Success Dublin are calling on people all around Ireland to take action on November 13th for their third annual #WorkEqual Day. Dress for Success Dublin, the...
Staff at Google offices around the world are staging a series of walkouts today in protest at the company’s treatment of women. The employees are demanding several...
A Day in the Career of… Megan K. Fox, Filmmaker Megan K. Fox is the award-winning Irish writer/director of short films Slow Down (2015), GIRL (2016), Calling Home (2017) and The...
Dear Daily Slog, ‘I have just found out that I am pregnant with my second child – whilst on maternity leave for my first. We hadn’t planned...
Had a hectic week? There’s an app for that. Here are three of the best to help you relax and free up some headspace. Calm What is it?...
Focus Ireland has today launched a campaign under the hashtag #MovingDay to show the real lives and families behind the homeless figures. Highlighting the plight of Mums,...
Has this ever happened to you? You’re in a meeting and the unthinkable happens: a colleague claims credit for your work. “How dare they. The audacity!” you...
I Wish has released its annual survey of more than 2,200 Transition Year students, which shows secondary school girls and their teachers still don’t know enough about...
The thought of having long spells of quiet time at work may appeal to many with a full workload, but there is a particular level of stress...
You may think, and your HR department may want you to believe, that they are there for your benefit and the benefit of all employees. But ultimately...
I started my career as a software engineer after graduating from Athlone IT. It was my dream job from childhood. Back then, I always looked for a role...
When I think back now, I’m often shocked at the things I used to say to, and about, myself. As a classic “introvert”, I tend to...
“I go to work in pain and don’t mention it, feel sick and don’t complain – I don’t want them to think less of me for ‘always...