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The Irish Government has joined Microsoft’s Government Security Program (GSP) to protect the nation’s digital infrastructure against cyber-attacks. Ireland will be joining more than 45 countries who are participating in the program.

Recent reports emerging from the UK and the US has shown that between 20-40% of employees are considering leaving their job – a phenomenon that is known as ‘The Great Resignation’. Although there has been a lot of movement in the Irish jobs market at the moment, there hasn’t been the same level of resignations compared to the US and the UK. However, this might change in 2022, with 42% of Irish workers intending to resign from their jobs within the next 12 months (this figure was only 21% before the pandemic). But why are so many people switching jobs?

With an increase in remote working due to Covid-19, the term “technostress” has been re-introduced into our vocabularies. In 1984, “technostress” was first mentioned and explained in Craig Brod’s book ‘Technostress: The Human Cost of the Computer Revolution’. Since then, the term has been widely used to explain the stress of using modern technologies to conduct tasks.

With Corporation Tax currently sitting at 12.5%, it’s no surprise that Ireland is booming with Tech companies. But there is more to choosing Ireland than to simply avail of the current low corporate tax rates. With opportunities at every doorstep, why should you pick your next tech role in Ireland?

A new pilot programme for employers to test the effectiveness of a four-day working week for staff (with no loss of pay) launched today in Ireland. 

This is part of the 'better4everyone' campaign from Four Day Week Ireland. It is expected to last for six months, with the goal of leading to a better work/life balance and increased productivity.  

The Taoiseach stated that there is currently a plan in place for a phased return to offices from September, provided the vaccine continues to be rolled out and the virus remains under control. However, there is a possibility this could happen in August, with the easing of restrictions and the opening up of the economy happening earlier than originally predicted.