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Empowering Equal Access to STEM

As our digital economy evolves, new and emerging technologies continue to generate opportunities for communities, individuals, and businesses across the country. The potential of these technologies can only be unlocked, if everyone, everywhere has the skills to do so. Unfortunately, there remain significant imbalances in STEM in Ireland. According to the Higher Education Authority, 43% […]

Microsoft and Connect at Catalyst Inc

Microsoft and Connect at Catalyst Inc It’s an exciting time to be working in the technology sector in Northern Ireland. More than ever before we’re seeing increased numbers of entrepreneurs, start-up businesses, and indeed multinationals setting up in the North. Working together and learning from each other encourages a strong technology ecosystem and ultimately yields […]

Winning the war for talent – the power of digital culture

Winning the war for talent – the power of digital culture For the first time in history, we now have four generations in the Irish workplace – some organisations have as many as five generations working together. For business leaders, it means that finding and cultivating the best talent has never been more important – […]

Microsoft Research Reveals Digital Culture’s Key Role in Irish Organisations’ Competitiveness

NEWS RELEASE Microsoft Research Reveals Digital Culture’s Key Role in Irish Organisations’ Competitiveness Without a strong digital culture, introducing more technology reduces employee engagement Microsoft Ireland’s research shows: Only 11% of Irish employees feel highly productive in their job and 14% feel highly engaged. While 90% of employees report low innovation in their organisation. Where […]