Month: December 2021

Employee wellbeing at top of corporate agenda

Helen Kelleher seeks out expert advice on actions employers can take to ensure worker wellbeing is prioritised in their strategic plans Employee wellbeing needs to be at the top of the corporate agenda and by this we don’t just mean exercise and healthy eating but a redefining of physical wellness to encompass the wide spectrum… Continue reading Employee wellbeing at top of corporate agenda

Global upturn to put workers in driving seat

Businesses across the world face a battle for talent as they look to unlock future growth opportunities through a hiring drive, according to new research from banking group HSBC. Findings show that stiff competition for talent means companies are having to diversify how they are attracting and retaining staff, as they seek to achieve their… Continue reading Global upturn to put workers in driving seat

Firms need to wake up to a costly talent exodus

Irish businesses are sleepwalking towards a costly talent exodus, with over half of employees looking to change roles over the next year or once the economy has strengthened. Recent research from Personio, the all-in-one HR software solution, is calling on businesses to prioritise their people as we emerge from the pandemic, or risk paying the… Continue reading Firms need to wake up to a costly talent exodus

Reluctance to return to everyday commute a challenge to employers

Robert Mac Giolla Phadraig, chief commercial officer of Sigmar Recruitment, has been thinking about changes in recruitment over the lockdowns and he now views them in a holistic manner. “Effectively as employers, we have entered into long-distance relationships with our employees. And after the first year, we are seeing the impact of that new relationship.” In… Continue reading Reluctance to return to everyday commute a challenge to employers

Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

Here is a selection of people starting new roles with Teagasc, FWI-Poppulo, MediaCom Ireland, Pfizer Healthcare Ireland, Drinks Ireland / Spirits, Wellington IT. Professor Pat Dillon has been appointed as director of research with Teagasc, the agriculture and food development authority, leading its key research programmes across six research centres at Ashtown, Athenry, Grange, Johnstown… Continue reading Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

Irish Times Training: Introducing the 2022 Schedule of Programmes

As we approach the end of another year and look forward with hope to a new year we at Irish Times Training are delighted to launch our schedule of courses for 2022. There are some important new developments as we include two programmes that will address current urgent business needs; Sustainability for Business Success and Managing Hybrid Teams. These programmes will… Continue reading Irish Times Training: Introducing the 2022 Schedule of Programmes

Employer flexibility key to attracting skilled, experienced women back to work

Employers can significantly boost their talent pool by offering part-time and remote roles to attract experienced working mothers to fill current vacancies, says Karen O’Reilly, founder of Employmum and Employflex. A specialist in flexible recruitment, Karen has seen a fourfold increase in mums contacting Employmum and Employflex seeking a more flexible role or trying to… Continue reading Employer flexibility key to attracting skilled, experienced women back to work

Hovione to expand its Cork plant adding 100 jobs

Hovione has announced that it is expanding its Cork site in Loughbeg and will create up to 100 jobs over a three-year period. The expansion in Ireland is part of a global expansion strategy representing an investment of €148m in increasing its capacity at its sites in Ireland, the USA and Portugal. Hovione helps other… Continue reading Hovione to expand its Cork plant adding 100 jobs