US medtech giant Abbott to add 1,000 jobs in €440m Irish investment

US medtech giant Abbott Laboratories is investing €440 million in Ireland with plans for a major new manufacturing plant in Kilkenny and additional jobs in Donegal. The expansion will mean the company adds 1,000 jobs to its Irish workforce and make the State a leader in the production of high-tech diabetes glucose monitoring devices. The… Continue reading US medtech giant Abbott to add 1,000 jobs in €440m Irish investment

Green hydrogen industry could create up to 1,800 jobs

Ireland’s burgeoning green hydrogen sector has the capacity to create up to 1,800 jobs by 2030, while also supporting the transition of the Irish public transport fleet to zero emissions, an industry stakeholder group has said.   A new White Paper by Hydrogen Mobility Ireland (HMI), a group representing businesses involved in the energy and… Continue reading Green hydrogen industry could create up to 1,800 jobs

Restaurants want recruitment of specialist European workers for Christmas season

The recruitment of specialist European workers in the Irish hospitality sector could help save the Christmas season this year, according to the restaurant sector. The Restaurants Association of Ireland wants immediate action on recruiting for the Irish tourism and hospitality sectors in European countries, in a bid to address the staffing difficulties in the sector.… Continue reading Restaurants want recruitment of specialist European workers for Christmas season

Joint replacement maker Stryker to create 600 new jobs in Cork

Med-tech company Stryker announced it will create 600 extra jobs at its facility in Cork, which it recently expanded. This investment will further grow the US multinational’s presence in Ireland as it employs around 4,000 people across eight facilities in Belfast, Limerick and Cork. “With our experience and proprietary technology, we are excited to impact… Continue reading Joint replacement maker Stryker to create 600 new jobs in Cork

Macmarts to create 40 new Limerick jobs

Richard O’Donall, Advisor, Keith Doran, Chief Technology Officer, Michael McNamara, Founder, and Tony Frawley, CEO of Macmarts. The software company Macmarts has announced plans to create 40 new jobs in Limerick over the next three years as it expands into the European market. The cloud applications provider recently moved into a new 12,000 sq ft… Continue reading Macmarts to create 40 new Limerick jobs

One in four millennials have left their roles this year due to burnout

One in four millennials have left their company so far this year due to burnout, according to a Deloitte Ireland survey released on Wednesday. The results also showed 40% of millennials and 56% of Gen Z workers are planning to quit their jobs and search for new roles within the next two years. The survey… Continue reading One in four millennials have left their roles this year due to burnout

Four Star Pizza plans to deliver 45 new Irish outlets and 900 jobs

DELIVERING GROWTH: Four Star Pizza CEO Colin Hughes serves up the news that the popular Irish pizza chain is planning to open 45 new stores and create 900 new jobs on the island of Ireland over the next three years. Four Star currently operates 56 outlets in Ireland, including 14 in Northern Ireland, but following a root-and-branch review of the business, the company wants to bring the total number of stores to more than 100 by 2025, with an additional 27 stores in the Republic and a further 18 in the North. Fennell Photography 2022

Four Star Pizza, a franchised pizza delivery business owned by the Fitzwilliam hotelier Michael Holland, is planning to expand by 80 per cent its number of outlets in Ireland over the next two and a half years. It is also mulling a possible entry into the British market next year. After a “root and branch”… Continue reading Four Star Pizza plans to deliver 45 new Irish outlets and 900 jobs

Irish Times Training unveil new Springboard+ courses for 2022/23

Delivering meaningful, impactful courses through Springboard+ For many years Irish Times Training have delivered valuable, impactful courses as part of the Springboard+ and HCI Pillar 1 initiatives, and are very proud to be doing so again this year. The courses are delivered in partnership with Ulster University Business School, with full academic support, offering tangible… Continue reading Irish Times Training unveil new Springboard+ courses for 2022/23

Only one-fifth of Irish job postings offer ability to work from home

More than four-fifths of job postings on LinkedIn do not offer candidates the ability to work from home, according to figures in IDA Ireland’s latest Labour Market Pulse report. Almost one-fifth of Irish job postings offer more flexible work arrangements, which is the highest level among seven countries, including Britain and Germany, compared by LinkedIn.… Continue reading Only one-fifth of Irish job postings offer ability to work from home

What’s On? : Your essential guide to all the latest events in the world of recruitment

Searching for some fresh inspiration in your job hunt? Well, look no further! Right across the country, we’ve found job fairs and recruitment events available anywhere you can think of – where you’ll discover career opportunities being advertised in every sector imaginable! Read on and get ready to pencil some key dates into your calendar.… Continue reading What’s On? : Your essential guide to all the latest events in the world of recruitment