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What skills are needed for the future of the workplace and what can employers do to close the skills gap?

As we recover from the pandemic, many businesses and organisations are actively seeking to employ people and find the right candidates to fill positions.

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18 October 2022

Candidates under your nose?

Brexit, the pandemic, and the Great Resignation have created some of the most challenging conditions for recruitment that anyone can remember. And while recruitment difficulty usually varies depending on role…

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18 October 2022

The impact of Budget 2023

Extra support for employees A key focus for this year’s budget is helping workers to see more money in their pockets. The entry point for the higher tax band of…

17 October 2022

Unpacking pension auto enrolment and the impact on HR and payroll

The background It’s a historic moment, with Ireland the only member state of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) not to have a system of auto-enrolment to support…

5 ways to support your employees in the cost of living crisis

27 September 2022

5 ways to support your employees’ financial wellbeing during the cost-of-living crisis

The stress and worry about making ends meet are understandably distracting, and can seriously impact the productivity, motivation, and engagement of your employees. All this can add to already pressing…

29 April 2022

What skills are needed for the future of the workplace and what can employers do to close the skills gap?

There is not a shortage of jobs but there does seem to be a challenge faced by employers in finding suitable candidates with the key skills needed for the jobs…

13 October 2021

Irish Budget 2022

Mr Donohoe told the house that inflation would peak next September to 3.7%, the highest since 2008. He also predicted that unemployment would fall to around 9% by the end…