From workforce sentiment surveys to future workplace predictions, we provide data-driven analysis and actionable information to help you navigate the job market with confidence. Perfect for professionals and employers alike looking to make informed career and hiring decisions.
You approve a new role at €80,000. When you go to market, the strongest candidates are looking for €95,000. The obvious conclusion is that salaries have become inflated. Perhaps they have. But before you increase the budget, it is worth asking another question: are you still hiring the role you originally priced? What began as […]
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 […]
The Myth of the Summer Hiring Slump Summer can mean the office is a little quieter. Dublin, Cork or Galway finally has some sunshine. Key decision-makers are taking annual leave. A senior role gets discussed, and someone says, “Let’s pick this up in September.” To start with, that pause feels sensible. But for critical roles, […]
Irish businesses have a lot on their plate. With markets changing and goal posts constantly moving, it can be hard to know what to do next. How do we improve? How do we build stronger teams? And this is where the hire vs upskill dilemma comes in. Normally, when there’s a skills gap in a […]
Many leadership teams share the same belief when it comes to recruitment. If asked about how prepared they are when it comes to workforce planning, the response is usually, “We already have a pipeline” or “We have a strong database.” But true talent pipelining is about more than just having a list of names on […]
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.
The Christmas lights are down, the last of the festive treats are gone, and a brand-new year is here. For many of us, January signals new beginnings. And fresh starts often equate to new jobs and career goals. But as much as you may want a new job, the post-Christmas slump can make it hard […]
Did you know that eCommerce is one of the most up and coming sectors right now? With a projected global revenue of $4.32 trillion, the industry is thriving. And that means an abundance of opportunities for professionals with skills in eCommerce. But whether you already work in the field, or are looking to get into […]
