Down To Business

Bridging the gap between the expectations of fresh-faced graduate employees and prospective employers can be a challenge, and failing to do so can lead to strife for all involved.So, how can we better prepare for, and indeed succeed in, our first job? Colman Collins, author of ‘How To Succeed In Your First Job’ joins Bobby to discuss.

It is one of the most special days of your life and whether it’s a big one or a small one, a traditional one or one that you’ve imagined just for yourself - you want your wedding day to be just the way you imagined it.But how do you go about achieving that? To discuss, Bobby is joined by:• Ruth Scott, Wedding Solemniser & Celebrant • Photographer Paul Kelly of PK Studio3•Daragh Doyle, The Ireland Wedding Planner

Bobby is joined by Rory Gillen of Gillen Markets & Gary Carvill from the Digital Wealth Group to debate the pros and cons of cryptocurrencies.

Bobby was out and about at OffBeat Donuts in Dundrum Town Centre to hear all about the runaway success of one of the country's purveyors of premium donuts.

It was reported earlier this month that Irish Vodka brand Istil 38 - which launched back in 2022 - has attracted an investment worth around €390,000 as it looks to build upon the success they have seen in the last two years.Shane Davey, Managing Director of the Sugarloaf Beverage Company joins Bobby to discuss.

Joining Bobby to go through the main business stories from the Saturday papers are Linda Daly Business Reporter with the Sunday Times & Stephen O’Leary the founder of Olytico.

In recent months we saw news that there is a serious shortage of qualified vets facing the Irish veterinary industry, with some practices advertising for more than a year to fill positions.Couple this with rising costs and ever-increasing demands on our vets for small and large animals, where exactly is the sector right now?Joining Bobby to discuss is:Charles Cosgrave, Co-Owner of Village Vets Kathy Enright, co-owner of Rockhall Veterinary LtdConor Geraghty, former president of Veterinary Ireland and owner of the FarmGate Veterinary Group

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Ciaran McCormack of Select Technology Group.

Bobby speaks to Alison Taylor, author of 'Higher Ground: How Business Can Do the Right Thing in a Turbulent World'.

The Laya Healthcare Workplace Wellbeing Index 2024 is the result of one of Ireland's most extensive workplace wellbeing studies and offers invaluable insights into the evolving HR landscape, allowing employers and employees to stay up to date on the latest trends.Bobby chats to Sinead Proos, Head of Health & Wellbeing at Laya Healthcare to explore some of the key trends regarding people's wellbeing in the workplace and discuss how to sustain high performance in a hybrid working environment.The Laya Healthcare Workplace Wellbeing Index is available at layahealthcare.ie/wellbeingindex.