We never know the worth of water until the well runs dry. A seemingly timeless proverb that dates back to the 17th century, when English historian Thomas Fuller put quill to parchment on the universal and often underappreciated truth that in life, we tend to take things for granted until they’re gone.
“Social challenges often present opportunities for innovation and businesses that embed social impact into their operations are more likely to identify under-served markets, unmet needs, or sustainable alternatives to traditional products and services
Rarely is the boardroom left wanting for agenda items. At the cusp of a new financial year, companies keen to keep apace with a shifting landscape will look to the oversight of a well-composed board to help navigate the risks and opportunities that make up the current operating environment, fast-moving as it is.
Claire's Irish News column this month focuses on the extra dimension of pressure for business in April 2025: the long-anticipated increase to employer National Insurance contributions (NIC).
The AIKEN team run the rule over Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael's PfG that will form the basis of Government until 2029.
Claire has written a business insight piece in the Irish News reviewing the transformational impact podcasts have in reshaping news and information consumption.
AIKEN's round up of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first budget.
For October 2024's Irish News column, Claire looks at the emergence of the polycrisis through the lens of corporate comms.