The Business

Complaints are something that every business has to deal with, particularly in the hospitality sector. We’ve all witnessed cringeworthy complaints, but what about complaints that are just downright ridiculous? Siofra Mulqueen has been getting an earful…

Counting continued in the Northern Ireland election this morning with Sinn Féin set to secure the majority of seats. What will the results mean for businesses in the North? Tina McKenzie, UK Chair of Policy and Advocacy for the Federation of Small Businesses, joins us now.

A new movement has kicked off in the US, calling out a culture where women are expected to take on “non-promotable tasks” - or as it’s been called, office housework. Laurie Weingart, co-author of 'The No Club: Putting a Stop to Women's Dead-End Work' and Professor Christine Cross of the Kemmy Business School in UL join us to discuss.

This week the Bank of England warned that the UK risks a recession as inflation is expected to pass 10 percent. To look at what impact this could have on the Irish economy, we’re joined by Chief Economist at Davy, Conall Mac Coille.

Many people might think that you have to be an extrovert to excel in business, but it seems that is not always the case. In fact introverts often do business much better - here’s psychotherapist and author Siobhán Murray to set us straight.

Garry Hynes is the Co-Founder and Artistic Director of Druid Theatre - one of Ireland's most prestigious theatre companies. Originally hailing from Ballaghaderreen in Co. Roscommon, Hynes has been a leading light in Irish theatre for years, becoming the first woman to win a Tony award for Director of a play in 1998. She joins us now.

In the midst of the Irish leg of his world tour, we are reminded of the influence great Irish musicians had on the career and music of Ed Sheeran. But where else do artists, writers, poets, musicians find inspiration? We’re joined by Hotpress writer Pat Carty and poet Jessica Traynor.

This week saw debate among the European Union about whether gas companies should pay for Russian gas in roubles. Meanwhile, we see that Europe is heading into a period of stagflation. But what does all of this really mean? Geopolitical strategist and author Peter Zeihan joins us now to discuss.

This week, the postal service in Antarctica advertised a position and were inundated with thousands of applicants - despite the job description warning that the position would entail a degree of isolation. So what makes people long for remote jobs? Siofra Mulqueen has been finding out.

This week, like for each bank holiday weekend, many of us got a flavour of what a four day week might feel like. But this feeling is becoming a reality for more and more people as more and more companies opt for a four day working week. Siofra Mulqueen has been finding out more..