Mary McCarthy
Journalist at Freelance
Columnist at Irish Independent
Columnist Irish Independent / radio contributor/ freelance journo [email protected]
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6 days ago |
belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Mary McCarthy
The Balance Phone boasts the sleek look of a Samsung, but has limited online access and blocks all social media and gaming apps. Could it be a good option for kids? Mary McCarthy gave one to her 12-year-old, with mixed resultsIt was the day after my 12-year-old’s Confirmation and we had just ceremoniously presented him with his gift. When he opened the box and gleefully lifted up the gleaming black oblong, he had to sit down. Tears sprang up. His dream had come true.
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6 days ago |
independent.ie | Mary McCarthy
The elation was gone long before bedtime. In his excitement, he had not read the elegantly written marketing spiel on the box about how “offline is the new luxury”. My son’s verdict was more succinct: this phone was “no fun”. The device we had given him might have looked like the latest device from Samsung but it was, in fact, a Balance Phone. If you’ve not heard of these, it might be because you’re not in one of the Smartphonefree Ireland WhatsApp groups.
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3 weeks ago |
tandfonline.com | Mary McCarthy
ABSTRACTThis introductory article presents the frame and impetus for our special issue on the ‘comfort women’ in Northeast and Southeast Asia. The objective of this article is to showcase this collection as part of a learning community of scholars, to provide an overview of the contributing articles, and to highlight the themes that unite us, focusing on the intersection of gender, identity, the state, and colonialism.
Mary McCarthy: How much do your colleagues earn? You’ll find out soon enough - and I’m all in favour
1 month ago |
independent.ie | Mary McCarthy
Mary McCarthy: How much do your colleagues earn? You’ll find out soon enough – and I’m all in favourMore clarity around wages leads to less resentment and more productivity in workplacesNot being upfront about pay can cause resentment in workplaces. Stock imageHow much do you earn? What about the person sitting next to you? Or someone doing the same job at a rival business? They’re probably not easy questions to answer.
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1 month ago |
independent.ie | Mary McCarthy
Mary McCarthy: It might be taboo to discuss, but transparency on pay is beneficial for workers and employers – here’s whyMore clarity around wages leads to less resentment and more productivity in workplacesA survey showed four in 10 people found an employee in the same position was earning more than themHow much do you earn? What about the person sitting next to you? Or someone doing the same job at a rival business? They’re probably not easy questions to answer.
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RT @NewstalkFM: Should we be letting our kids be bored? @Maryknowsbees on #NTBK https://t.co/z0mPAN8gO1
RT @LunchtimeLiveNT: Coming up | 12pm with @andreagilligan ➡️Would you like more pay transparency? @Maryknowsbees @WoodviewHRM ✈️Dealing w…
This is such a waste... Ireland has one of the largest disability employment gaps in the OECD counties.., worse than the US ... article was in a FT supplement on work place disability today https://t.co/rXOgsqSMZD
