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Cairnes School/Whitaker Institute Inaugural Professorial Lecture Series – Professor Alma McCarthy
The Whitaker Institute in association with the J.E. Cairnes School of Business, was delighted to launch the ‘Cairnes School/Whitaker Institute Inaugural Professorial Lecture Series’ on 9th October 2019. Professor Alma McCarthy, Professor of Public Sector Management and head of the Management Discipline in the J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics delivered the first lecture… | Read on »
Dr Deirdre Curran’s Research Findings on the Poor Treatment of Hospitality Workers
Work, Organizations and Society cluster member, Dr Deirdre Curran’s research on the poor treatment of hospitality workers has garnered media attention. The research finds that high numbers of hospitality workers are reporting verbal and physical abuse, and sexual harassment. Read more about the findings here: Irish Independent Irish Times Irish Examiner Dr Curran also spoke to… | Read on »
Implementing Whistleblowing Systems: Is Your Organization Ready?
The incoming EU Whistleblowing Directive 2019 will require many organizations* to make significant changes to protect whistleblowers against retaliation, establish confidential whistleblower channels and clear reporting processes. Organisations must implement arrangements now that enable employees to speak up about perceived wrongdoing. But how to go about this? This research examined key organizations in the finance,… | Read on »
Professor Alan Ahearne’s Analysis of the 2020 Budget on RTÉ
Professor Alan Ahearne, Director of the Whitaker Institute, was featured on RTÉ 1 where he provided expert analysis and discussed the 2020 Budget. Click below to watch the programme. Part I & Part II.
Governor of Central Bank references Professor Alan Ahearne, TK Whitaker in first public speech
Professor Alan Ahearne, Director of the Whitaker Institute, was referenced in the Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland, Gabriel Makhlouf’s, first public speech. The speech began with a discussion of the life of TK Whitaker and references Professor Ahearne’s remarks on Dr Whitaker in a piece he wrote for the Irish Times. Read the full… | Read on »
RTÉ Brainstorm – Tip not included: how some restaurants exploit their staff
Whitaker Institute member Dr Deirdre Curran, of the Work, Organizations and Society cluster, has a new article on RTÉ Brainstorm. The piece explores research undertaken by Dr Curran which highlights the exploitation hospitality workers face. Tip not included: how some restaurants exploit their staff … | Read on »
Irish Independent – From work to property to pensions – The comprehensive guide to ensuring your finances survive Brexit
Professor Alan Ahearne, Director of the Whitaker Institute, spoke with the Irish Independent on the impact Brexit will have on the daily life of individuals in Ireland. Read the piece here.
Declan Coogan on Newstalk – Aggression in Children
Whitaker Institute member Declan Coogan, of the Social Sciences Research Cluster, spoke to Pat Kenny on Newstalk about how parents can deal with their angry children. Listen to the podcast here.
Irish Independent – Weight and obesity are complex issues and weight-stigma harms, not helps
Whitaker Institute member Marita Hennessy, PhD student with the Health and Well-Being cluster, wrote an article for the Irish Independent about how latest research shows that reinforcing common stereotypes regarding people in larger bodies is having a detrimental effect on their mental health and well-being. Read the piece here.
RTÉ Brainstorm – Brexit, Orwell’s 1984 and living in liquid modernity
Whitaker Institute member Ronan Doyle, of the Agile and Open Innovation research cluster, has a new piece on RTÉ Brainstorm. The piece highlights the challenges of looking to the past for security during times of change. Brexit, Orwell’s 1984 and living in liquid modernity “In liquid modernity, we must be careful what we wish for”… | Read on »