Getting buy-in from C-suite budget holders can be challenging but the way recruitment is moving analytics and metrics are important for HR departments and recruitment leaders to give insights into your hiring efforts, as well as streamlining and centralizing your whole recruiting process.

Doing all of this can help save time and…

Google, Facebook, and Apple have a huge presence in the recruitment industry. With many people aspiring to work for one of these companies how can you compete with them?

Well, you can’t or so you may think. Many companies think that it would take a lifetime to get the reputation that these organizations have…

Let’s get visual, visual! The difficulty of attracting talent in today’s market is no secret.

Curating an engaging employer brand and telling your story can position your company ahead of the competition as you look to attract top talent.

Companies are now using visual more creatively to tell their stories. Allowing them to stand out by bringing their brand to life.

The Power of Visuals

We are all familiar with the saying, a picture can tell a thousand…

GDPR went into effect on May 25th, 2018 with the aim of establishing a modern and systematize data protection framework across the EU. 

The new framework imposes strict duties on employers in relation to the processing of personal data, with potentially very large fines for a breach of the rules (up to €20 million, or 4% of the companies total worldwide annual turnover if higher).

A recent study carried out revealed the even though it has nearly been…

Building an employer brand takes time. Showcasing your company values and culture in its true form will allow you to attract talent to your roles. Enabling you to build a reputation as a great company to work for.

After investing time and budget, you want to get the best out of the finished product. Having an employer brand isn’t where it should end, it isn’t something that should just exist to tick a box.

You want it to add value to your recruitment strategy and to be able to…

As a HR professional learning for you never really stops. Gaining knowledge allows you to grow in your profession and keep up with the ever evolving recruitment landscape .

With 1,000s of books to choose from we have put together a list of  our top 8 books to consider adding to your reading list for 2019:

Must Read HR Books 2019

1.…

I'm sure by now if you are working in recruitment you have heard of the term 'employer branding'. But what exactly does it mean?

For many people, it means various things, but to simplify it, it is how your company promotes itself in a unique way to attract talent. This may be through storytelling, visual elements, benefit packages, company culture or all of these combined.

Employer branding has been used as a secondary tool to promote jobs, but all of that is about to change.…

Everybody loves a social outing. It’s a great way for employees to engage in team bonding and to just kick back and let off some steam.

Many companies tend to play it safe when coming up with social events. We have put a list together to help you really mix it up and make your corporate events exciting again.

Escape Rooms

Escape rooms are on the rise. They are a great way of initiating team bonding whilst having a giggle in the process. Locked into a room you solve a…

Looking for a new job isn’t the easiest task at the best of times. But looking for a new job while you are still in your current one is even more difficult. Getting the time to find a new role is hard. You may find yourself having a sneaky peep at your emails on your lunch break or you could be stepping out of the office to take a phone interview…

Books are a great way to obtain in-depth knowledge from your industry. Reading around your profession can help you face different areas of your job with confidence.

Training course providers TheKnowledgeAcademy.com have found in a study of 1,900 professionals…

Apply now, apply here, apply today. Apply! Apply! Apply! Many companies focus solely on the bottom of the recruitment funnel with their main objective being getting candidates to apply for their roles. If this is you stop! You’re doing it all…

It is every manager’s nightmare when an employee just out of the blue quits.

You are now not only faced with the challenge of filling the position but, also the financial implications that come with recruiting and training replacement employees.

While the majority of managers presume pay-related issues are…

Being generic these days is a death to branding. There simply is too much noise. So how can you get out of generic employer branding mode and make yours more relevant? The answer is to know your audience and speak directly to their interests.

A strong employer brand aligns your business, culture, and reputation. It gives job seekers…

Although it will come as no surprise to most HR managers, employers, and employees, research shows that happy workers are more productive and effective at their…

With the recruitment industry continuously moving forward it can be hard to keep up with what is going on.

There are pains and challenges constantly appearing in the pipeline and it can be hard to discover and educate yourself on what is going on. What do candidates want? Who is currently winning the war on talent? and What do other…

Ruairi Boyce

Who am I ?

Ruairi Boyce, Executive Chef, Croke Park stadium,…

Sadly there is still a huge stigma attached to …

When it comes to interviews this is one question you will more than likely be asked ‘why are you looking for a new job?’ or ‘ why did you leave your last job?’ and is definitely one that you should be well prepared for.

The particulars of this answer are to uncover why you left your previous position voluntarily or on…

Diversity is an integral element of HR. It’s a recurring theme that touches all topics, including workforce planning and recruitment. 

Workplace diversity has become an increasingly important part of any workplace.Encouraging diversity can help a business grow and thrive.

We have listed 4 steps that to make sure that your…

When it comes to interviews this is one question you will more than likely be asked ‘why are you looking for a new job?’ or ‘ why did you leave your last job?’ and is definitely one that you should be well prepared for.

The particulars of this answer are to uncover why you left your previous position voluntarily or on…