On the hallowed turf of Lansdowne Road stands the new Aviva Stadium
stability of this environment and the support that
we have received, all have very much added to our
success story.
Which what Government bodies has
Yahoo interacted, and what was the
experience like?
We have dealt with pretty much all government
bodies. In every case dealings have been excellent,
very supportive, effective and efficient.
What message would you convey to
companies that are considering Ireland
as a destination in which to establish an
office?
Look at what your competitors are doing, compare
the flexibility and commitment of the employees,
the talent of the workforce available, the supportive
business culture, common sense fiscal approach
and policies, effective and efficient regulation,
considerable financial incentives that are available
and a guaranteed corporation tax of 12.5%.
How did Yahoo find the calibre of
employees available? What is your
experience of the Irish labour force? Is
there anything that stands out in this
regard?
Employees are outstanding, highly educated, very
committed and always very flexible. We also have a
very good demographic in Ireland that supports an
EMEA business environment arising from the high
number of Europeans now based in Ireland, with
relevant experience, qualifications and languages.
Have the expectations that Ireland
offered corresponded with the reality?
Very much so, they have exceeded them in fact.
We have leveraged the skills base to develop a
solutions orientated culture specialising in the more
tertiary value add environment.
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