Most businesses don’t set out to make their interview process difficult. It usually happens gradually, and without anyone noticing. One person wants an extra meeting. A colleague asks to get involved. Someone isn’t quite ready to decide, so the strongest candidates are invited back for just one more conversation. Before long, a role that should […]
Most leadership teams start the year with a plan. It’ll include revenue targets, growth objectives, delivery priorities, budgets, and headcount plans. And at the time, that plan probably made sense. But by the middle of the year, a lot can change. People can leave. Markets can shift. Customers’ priorities or behaviours can change. And that […]
Irish businesses are operating in uncertain times. With margin pressures, market caution, and hybrid working arrangements, some leadership teams often put off hiring. They’re waiting for absolute certainty before committing to a new senior salary. But here’s the issue – waiting doesn’t remove risk – it just moves it somewhere else. The cost of slow […]
If you’re running a business in Ireland right now, you probably know that “business as usual” doesn’t exist anymore. Whether your focus is scale-up recruitment or hiring for growth, you’re likely in one of two states: a) rapid acceleration or b) significant restructuring. We call these states “flux”. For CEOs and founders of Irish-headquartered firms […]
For Irish organisations wanting to get ahead in 2026, it’s crucial to think in terms of you talent strategy and ‘future workforce.’ As Irish recruitment trends show, leaving talent acquisition to chance simply isn’t sustainable. Tackling recruitment reactively is a thing of the past. Nowadays, the most successful businesses are making the shift from transactional hiring to capability mapping and embedded talent solutions. The result? You’ll benefit from stronger talent pipelines and unlock the unmatched power of the passive talent market.
The digital jobs market has changed quickly, especially for recruitment in Ireland. Historically, employers were more likely to take their time with new recruits, allowing them to adjust to new ways of working. But things have moved on. Today, companies want to be certain they’ve made the right hiring decisions and are looking for evidence of the impact a candidate can make.
If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that the only constant in today’s workplaces is change. And as the new year begins, employers’ expectations continue to change. For candidates, this means lots of opportunity. Today, employers care less about your job title(s). Instead, they’re concerned about the specific skills you have. Whether […]
Winter’s settling in, and this time of year provides the perfect opportunity for organisations and individuals to pause and reflect on the past year. Our own observations at Connexus Recruit are that 2025 has been a hugely successful year. The more frantic pace seen in previous years has slowed, and we’ve seen companies taking a […]
The summer often provides us with a little more time for reflection. The typically quieter holiday period can offer businesses a chance to pause, reset, and refocus. And to think about strategy, direction and questions such as: Do you truly know your company’s mission statement? So, this summer, why not take a second to ask […]
Does hiring feel tough right now? If so, you’re not alone and that’s because recruiting top-tier talent has never been more competitive. Countless companies across Ireland are vying for skilled professionals – and not just to fill current vacancies – but to join their team for the long-term and drive their future growth. According to […]
