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Monday 20 September 2021
Joanne Mangan of Grow Remote says as thousands are encouraged to return to offices today, we need a mature approach to new ways of working.
HIQA says that antigen tests may have a role ‘in certain circumstances’
Brian Laundrie, 23, has been identified as a person of interest in the case.
Some 20 isolated houses have been destroyed.
Thousands of workers are returning to the office for the first time in more than 18 months.
The Taoiseach travelled to New York yesterday evening to begin a series of week-long UN events.
Russia’s Investigative Committee said the suspect had been wounded while being detained.
At least 52 people fell ill after untreated water passed through the system.
Three others are being treated for their injuries following the early morning crash.
One video of the incident shows about 25 people present at the demonstration.
The flight was “arranged through diplomatic channels,” according to Minister Coveney.
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Roy Keane heavily criticised Spurs after their dismal defeat in today’s London derby.
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The patient in question left the hospital following the video but returned by ambulance two days later.
Ireland defeated Italy 15-7 in Parma today with tries from wingers Beibhinn Parsons and Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe.
He starred as Boycie in the beloved sitcom between 1981 and 2003.
The vote comes in the wake of an unprecedented crackdown on the opposition.
278 people are in hospital with the coronavirus disease, including 63 in ICU.
Many businesses are also set to open their doors for the first time since the pandemic began.
It’s the highest rate in the European Union.
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Voting in the primary elections to find a candidate to challenge Orban was suspended on Saturday.
The Spurs and Chelsea great died at home on Sunday morning.
A billionaire paid for the crew to take their three day trip to space.
FROM TODAY ONWARDS, the long-standing advice to work from home unless necessary to attend in person has been lifted to allow a “phased and staggered” return for specific business needs, and lifting fully on 22 October.
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar said he hopes employers are speaking to staff to “figure out” what works best for them and the business as the phased return gets underway.
The situation for people working amid Covid-19 restrictions has differed widely between sectors and workplaces, with the majority of office-based workers working from home since March 2020.
Some workplaces will be keen to get workers back to the office and others will be flexible in allowing continued home working. For workers who have been working from home under difficult or cramped circumstances, the return will be a relief but others may not be too happy to be back to the daily commute.
According to a new survey by Auxillion, remote working has been saving Irish office workers, on average, 58 minutes per day. The workers saving the most commute time are from Cavan (121 minutes), Westmeath (around 77 minutes), Kildare (over 71 minutes), Kilkenny (just shy of 68 minutes) and Wexford (roughly 65 minutes).
So today we’re asking: Do you think traditional office work will change forever post-pandemic?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
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The Sinn Féin senator says new legislation to stop the sale of dogs online is not being enforced.
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