# working life (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover working life. Page: Feed: --- ## [New report explores ‘hidden stress window’ experienced by commuters](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/careers/eport-explores-hidden-stress-window-experienced-commuting-employees-nurosym) _2026-08-19 · Laura Varley · Careers – Silicon Republic_ Nurosym’s report highlights how Irish employees may be struggling to let the stress of the workday go, once the day is done. Read more: New report explores ‘hidden stress window’ experienced by commuters ## [Why connectivity and cybersecurity can’t be treated separately](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/why-connectivity-and-cybersecurity-cant-be-treated-separately) _2026-08-19 · silicon · Enterprise – Silicon Republic_ Magnet Plus’s Patrick Masterson discusses why now is the time to engage in a combined network and security strategy to ensure business continuity and maintain customer trust. Read more: Why connectivity and cybersecurity can’t be treated separately ## [Report: Availability of support stalling hiring for neurodivergent workers](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/careers/report-availability-of-support-stalling-hiring-neurodivergent-workers-equality) _2026-08-18 · Laura Varley · Careers – Silicon Republic_ The growing gap in the hiring of employees with disabilities in Ireland is due in part to a lack of confidence among employers that they can meet the needs of a more diverse workforce. Read more: Report: Availability of support stalling hiring for neurodivergent workers ## [How might workplace AI negatively impact older employees?](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/careers/workplace-ai-negatively-impact-older-employees-balance-skills) _2026-08-18 · silicon · Careers – Silicon Republic_ Memorial University of Newfoundland's Judah Adeniyi explores the pros and cons of introducing AI into an already established working environment. Read more: How might workplace AI negatively impact older employees? ## [Challenge and opportunity in Ireland’s regulatory pharma space](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/people/challenge-opportunity-ireland-regulatory-pharma-space-working-life) _2026-08-17 · silicon · Careers – Silicon Republic_ Viatris’ Suzanne Keating discusses the changing face of pharma frameworks in Ireland and offers advice for young professionals. Read more: Challenge and opportunity in Ireland’s regulatory pharma space ## [How are fintech careers impacted by advancements in AI?](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/careers/fintech-careers-impacted-advancements-ai-skills-balance-opportunity) _2026-08-17 · Laura Varley · Careers – Silicon Republic_ Artificial intelligence is transforming expectations for professionals working in fintech and with financial infrastructure. Read more: How are fintech careers impacted by advancements in AI? ## [French authorities investigating hack of national tax department](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/french-authorities-investigating-hack-of-national-tax-authority) _2026-08-17 · Tim Barnwell · Enterprise – Silicon Republic_ The incident followed other recent cyberattacks involving French public institutions. Read more: French authorities investigating hack of national tax department ## [Jason Arday, the press, and workplaces' responsibility to prevent suicide](https://workingonpurposenewsletter.substack.com/p/jason-arday-press-work-suicides) _2026-08-16 · Ellen Scott · Working On Purpose_ And a plea for your help. ## [5 careers available to jobseekers with finance skills in 2026](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/careers/5-career-routes-jobseekers-finance-skills-2026-working-life) _2026-08-14 · Laura Varley · Careers – Silicon Republic_ If you have broad finance-based skills, but aren't sure how to apply them to a career, then consider one or even all of the following five career routes. Read more: 5 careers available to jobseekers with finance skills in 2026 ## [Thinking of a career in fintech? Then brush up on these skills](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/advice/career-fintech-skills-education-learning-development-goals-productivity) _2026-08-13 · Laura Varley · Careers – Silicon Republic_ The fintech space is moving along at an alarming pace, and these skills for staying informed and capable should be kept in mind. Read more: Thinking of a career in fintech? Then brush up on these skills ## [From any door to your door (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/QeqArHSZcOeq) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Book rides, errands, deliveries, groceries and home help in one app ## [9 companies in Ireland recruiting finance professionals right now](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/jobs-news/9-companies-ireland-recruit-finance-professionals-working-life-careers) _2026-08-12 · Laura Varley · Careers – Silicon Republic_ Thinking of a new role in finance? Then check out SiliconRepublic.com’s list of companies looking to add to their teams. Read more: 9 companies in Ireland recruiting finance professionals right now ## [Why employee retention is at the heart of the cyber skills gap](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/why-employee-retention-is-at-the-heart-of-the-cyber-skills-gap) _2026-08-12 · silicon · Enterprise – Silicon Republic_ ‘The bucket is leaking, and the industry keeps blaming the tap,’ writes Nahla Davies discussing the cybersecurity talent shortage. Read more: Why employee retention is at the heart of the cyber skills gap ## [‘I love solving puzzles and this industry is full of them,’ says this cyber CISO](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/careers/solving-puzzles-industry-cyber-ciso-skills-working-life) _2026-08-12 · Laura Varley · Careers – Silicon Republic_ Company86’s Cheryl Martin discusses the cyber landscape and why the sector's skills shortage is more than a recruitment problem. Read more: ‘I love solving puzzles and this industry is full of them,’ says this cyber CISO ## [Courses to help you upskill in finance without breaking the bank](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/careers/courses-help-upskill-finance-breaking-bank-skills-education) _2026-08-11 · Laura Varley · Careers – Silicon Republic_ If you want to upskill in finance but are fiscally conscious, consider one of these free or inexpensive programmes. Read more: Courses to help you upskill in finance without breaking the bank ## [Levi Strauss corporate data stolen in cyberattack](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/levi-strauss-corporate-data-stolen-in-cyberattack) _2026-08-07 · Suhasini Srinivasaragavan · Enterprise – Silicon Republic_ No consumer data was impacted in the hack, the company clarified in a regulatory filing. Read more: Levi Strauss corporate data stolen in cyberattack ## [What is a side-channel attack in cybersecurity?](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/system-leak-secrets-hacked-skills-cybersecurity-compliance-risk-breach) _2026-08-04 · silicon · Enterprise – Silicon Republic_ Chetan Jaiswal of Quinnipiac University explains what a side-channel attack is and how it impacts modern cybersecurity. Read more: What is a side-channel attack in cybersecurity? ## [OpenAI agents breach Modal client system after Hugging Face hack](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/openai-agents-breach-modal-client-system-after-hugging-face-hack) _2026-07-29 · Suhasini Srinivasaragavan · Enterprise – Silicon Republic_ OpenAI’s ‘rogue' agents took advantage of a code vulnerability, experts explained. Read more: OpenAI agents breach Modal client system after Hugging Face hack ## [8 ways to detach your self-worth from work this week](https://workingonpurposenewsletter.substack.com/p/8-things-to-do-this-week-to-detach) _2026-07-26 · Ellen Scott · Working On Purpose_ I challenge you! ## [Report: EMEA businesses not reaping benefits from their AI spend](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/emea-businesses-servicenow-ai-enterprise-spending) _2026-07-20 · Suhasini Srinivasaragavan · Enterprise – Silicon Republic_ Research from ServiceNow indicates an 18-point gap between AI strategy and execution in EMEA. Read more: Report: EMEA businesses not reaping benefits from their AI spend ## [Transport for London hackers jailed for five and a half years](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/transport-for-london-hackers-jailed-for-five-and-a-half-years) _2026-07-16 · Colin Ryan · Enterprise – Silicon Republic_ The duo behind the major 2024 cyberattack are reported to have been leading members of the Scattered Spider cybercrime collective. Read more: Transport for London hackers jailed for five and a half years ## [Install Manifest V3 Extension (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/QHAuhsO6CwRE) _2026-07-16 · **Sponsored**_ Get this Manifest V3 extension from the official TronBrowser Store listing. ## [I'm worried about work's impact on mental health. Bosses should be too.](https://workingonpurposenewsletter.substack.com/p/im-worried-about-works-impact-on) _2026-07-11 · Ellen Scott · Working On Purpose_ Trigger warning: Frank discussions of suicide and suicidal thoughts. ## [Commission refers Ireland to CJEU for failing to enact cyber rules](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/eu-commission-refers-ireland-to-cjeu-court-for-not-implementing-cybersecurity-nis2) _2026-07-09 · Suhasini Srinivasaragavan · Enterprise – Silicon Republic_ Ireland, Spain, France and the Netherlands are the only member states yet to incorporate the NIS2 directive into national law. Read more: Commission refers Ireland to CJEU for failing to enact cyber rules ## [The 3 questions I ask before saying yes to any work (that you should ask too)](https://workingonpurposenewsletter.substack.com/p/3-questions-everyone-should-ask-about-work) _2026-07-05 · Ellen Scott · Working On Purpose_ And the questions everyone – in any job – should be asking themselves. ## [Cloudflare to block AI crawlers from ad-supported webpages by default](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/cloudflare-to-block-ai-crawlers-from-ad-supported-webpages-by-default) _2026-07-02 · Colin Ryan · Enterprise – Silicon Republic_ Come 15 September, multipurpose crawlers used by the likes of Google, Microsoft and Apple will be blocked by default according to Cloudflare's new rules. Read more: Cloudflare to block AI crawlers from ad-supported webpages by default ## [What's that job like? A sex educator and intimacy coach shares a peek at her working life](https://workingonpurposenewsletter.substack.com/p/whats-that-job-like-sex-educator-intimacy-coach) _2026-06-18 · Ellen Scott · Working On Purpose_ Ruth Ramsay shares how she got into this industry and the best and worst parts of her job. ## [Redundancy destroys people. We urgently need change.](https://workingonpurposenewsletter.substack.com/p/redundancy-destroys-people-we-urgently) _2026-06-15 · Ellen Scott · Working On Purpose_ Some thoughts. ## [Your boss expects overwork. Here's how to manage it.](https://workingonpurposenewsletter.substack.com/p/how-to-work-for-a-boss-who-hates-boundaries) _2026-05-31 · Ellen Scott · Working On Purpose_ 3 tips on how to hack it. ## [Modern work is a humiliation ritual](https://workingonpurposenewsletter.substack.com/p/work-humiliation-ritual) _2026-05-25 · Ellen Scott · Working On Purpose_ Please, sir, may I have some basic dignity? ## [What do you want?](https://workingonpurposenewsletter.substack.com/p/what-do-you-want) _2026-05-22 · Ellen Scott · Working On Purpose_ I want to make sure Working On Purpose is genuinely valuable for you. Tell me how! ## [AI QA That Opens Fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/NFZ7IsU3cUuZ) _2026-05-22 · **Sponsored**_ Runs browser QA, files issues with repro evidence, and opens fix PRs. ## [10 things I should have done while I was in full-time employment](https://workingonpurposenewsletter.substack.com/p/10-things-i-should-have-done-in-full-time-employment) _2026-05-18 · Ellen Scott · Working On Purpose_ It might be too late for me, but it is certainly not too late for you!