Kirstie McDermott

Dublin

Senior Content Manager at Jobbio (blog)

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Trump’s immigration clampdown could affect these 5 industries the most

2 weeks ago | thehill.com | Kirstie McDermott

As President Trump enforces his election promise to clamp down on immigration, he is coming good on his mandate: “On day one, I will launch the largest deportation programme of criminals in the history of America.”Once in office, Trump began to also target criminals and migrant workers, as well as students and tourists with visa issues. White House officials have said they hope ICE can make 3,000 arrests a day.
Trump’s immigration clampdown could affect these 5 industries the most

2 weeks ago | aol.com | Kirstie McDermott

As President Trump enforces his election promise to clamp down on immigration, he is coming good on his mandate: “On day one, I will launch the largest deportation programme of criminals in the history of America.”Once in office, Trump began to also target criminals and migrant workers, as well as students and tourists with visa issues.
Delivering dividends: a great kitchen renovation project can boost the value of your home

2 months ago | irishtimes.com | Kirstie McDermott

Ask any Irish homeowner what’s top of their list when it comes to home improvements, and the smart money will be on the kitchen. It’s the heart of the home, a place for family meals, social gatherings, and preparing food. Despite that, many of us know the misery of a bad kitchen. A poor layout, cramped space and inadequate storage and lighting can make this a room that feels stressful to spend time in; never mind cooking or eating in.
City gardening is blooming: Seven ways to transform your outdoor space into an urban oasis

2 months ago | irishtimes.com | Kirstie McDermott

Maybe it’s thanks to Monty Don, or even our homegrown gardening heroes of past and present like Helen Dillon, Diarmuid Gavin, Gerry Daly and Dermot O’Neill, but gardening has never been so popular, especially in urban areas. That’s evidenced by the rise of allotments and community gardening spaces. From Mud Island in Dublin’s North Strand to the Togher Community Garden in Cork, these shared spaces bolster community, teamwork, and our love of the outdoors.
Forever home: the enduring style of classic design means your decor won’t date

2 months ago | irishtimes.com | Kirstie McDermott

We’re in a trend frenzy these days. Echoing the dizzying fashion trend cycle which moves at a faster pace than ever before, our homes are following suit. Recent years have seen numerous interior trends rise and fall: mid-century modern style is enduring, but we’ve said a firm goodbye to both millennial pink and millennial grey, as well as that short-lived fad for pineapples everywhere, and on everything.
These are the top workplace fears for U.S. employees right now

2 months ago | thehill.com | Kirstie McDermott

At the start of the year, a survey from workplace platform Modern Health identified that a huge 75 percent of the American workforce said they were experiencing some form of low mood. Unsurprisingly, politics and current events are the key drivers of U.S. workers’ worries. Workers’ mental health is taking a beating as a result, with 74 percent saying they want mental-health resources specifically addressing global political turmoil. For many employees, things are as bad as they’ve ever been.
These are the top workplace fears for US employees right now

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Kirstie McDermott

At the start of the year, a survey from workplace platform Modern Health identified that a huge 75 percent of the American workforce said they were experiencing some form of low mood. Unsurprisingly, politics and current events are the key drivers of U.S. workers’ worries. Workers’ mental health is taking a beating as a result, with 74 percent saying they want mental-health resources specifically addressing global political turmoil.
Will Trump’s tariffs affect U.S. jobs?

2 months ago | thehill.com | Kirstie McDermott

On again, off again: the spectre of the potential economic fallout of tariffs has worried Americans since President Trump’s inaugural address, when he proposed to “tariff and tax foreign countries to enrich our citizens”. Global tariffs were announced, amended or rescinded across February and March, with a number going into effect, for example, new tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports went into effect mid-March.
60 percent of Americans feel trapped in their jobs

Mar 14, 2025 | thehill.com | Kirstie McDermott

Burnout is at an all-time high among Americans. That’s according to a study from learning platform Moodle, which found that 66 percent of workers are suffering. This is a sharp increase in reported burnout from last year. In 2024, the 14th annual Aflac WorkForces Report found that 33 percent of employees were experiencing high levels of stress. This year, Moodle says, 24 percent of U.S. workers feel like they have more work to complete than time to do it.
60 percent of Americans feel trapped in their jobs

Mar 14, 2025 | yahoo.com | Kirstie McDermott

Burnout is at an all-time high among Americans. That’s according to a study from learning platform Moodle, which found that 66 percent of workers are suffering. This is a sharp increase in reported burnout from last year. In 2024, the 14th annual Aflac WorkForces Report found that 33 percent of employees were experiencing high levels of stress. This year, Moodle says, 24 percent of U.S. workers feel like they have more work to complete than time to do it.