Corporate Training courses by IPASS (Irish Payroll Association)

Embarking on the journey of starting a food business in Ireland can be both exciting and challenging. The Irish food industry is a vibrant and competitive landscape, where success hinges on a well-crafted strategy, attention to detail, and a passion for delivering quality products. Whether you’re a culinary enthusiast looking to turn your passion into […]

Whether you like it or not, you are a brand. Famous brands like Coca-Cola, the Big Mac or the iPhone, elicit an emotional reaction from us. Most people have an opinion – either positive or negative – about each of these. Celebrities are brands too. This branding is part of their star image and is used […]

There is no escaping the fact that Covid-19 dealt a huge blow to economies, businesses and workers. Now, as we begin to emerge from these uncertain and challenging times, many people are looking to take a step forward in their careers – whether that be starting out, changing jobs, or exploring a new career. Recruit.ie is […]

“People don’t quit bad jobs. They quit bad managers.” – This widely recognized sentiment underscores the pivotal role that leadership and management play in employee retention, satisfaction, and overall organizational success. While companies often focus on job roles, perks, and compensation to keep employees happy, the key to creating a thriving, motivated team lies in […]

Employees need a diverse set of skills to thrive and contribute effectively to their organizations. Understanding the different types of skills can help both employers and employees identify strengths, address weaknesses, and foster professional growth. Below, we explore the four fundamental types of employee skills: technical skills, soft skills, transferable skills, and job-specific skills. Technical […]

Poor workplace communication skills is more than simply an irritant. Paul Golden writes on how it can have a direct impact on the efficiency of the organisation, employee productivity and revenue. Communication in the workplace is the key to a successful business. Most businesses can do more to ensure their organisation has effective lines of […]

Business Management is a skill essential to harnessing, improving and reviewing performance for, or from within, your company/organisation. Business management is a continuous process of communication between a supervisor and an employee that occurs throughout the year, in support of accomplishing the strategic objectives of the organisation. The communication process includes clarifying expectations, setting objectives, […]

The High Performance Computing (HPC) service requirements for the research and innovation community in Ireland are driven by the increasing complexity and scale of scientific and engineering simulations, data analysis, and modeling tasks. To meet these demands, HPC services must provide: 1. High-Performance Computing Infrastructure: Powerful Processors: HPC systems require high-performance processors, such as CPUs […]

What is the Circular Economy? The circular economy is an economic model that aims to eliminate waste by circulating materials and products at their highest value for as long as possible. Here we take a look at some  of its key principles. What is the Circular Economy? Design out Waste – Circular systems are regenerative […]

Donald H Taylor takes a hard look at informal learning and asks if it is an opportunity or threat for learning and development professionals. For a while there everyone was talking about informal learning – at conferences, in books and on the internet. But what does informal learning mean? In particular, what does it mean […]