When great moments happen in recruitment, they tend to look quite simple on the surface. A handshake, a certificate, a proud family in the audience. But behind those moments sits graft, learning, resilience and the quiet grind that nobody sees. This month we got to witness one of those moments first hand as our own […]
A big thank you to Milo Radulovic for including Red Chair Recruitment in this fantastic list of the top 50 recruitment companies in Ireland. To be ranked 4th out of 1,900 agencies is an incredible honour and a real testament to the hard work and dedication of our brilliant team. This recognition comes at a special […]
We Need to Talk About the Elephant in the Room: The Changing Recruitment Market For the past few month, and for many months to come, the recruitment market has been experiencing serious turbulence. And yet, it’s still the elephant in the room. Nobody wants to say it, but we need to: the landscape is shifting, […]
Bord Gáis Energy and Corio Generation have agreed a new deal to explore opportunities to supply the country’s electricity market with green electricity from offshore wind. Today’s agreement marks Bord Gáis Energy’s entry into the offshore wind arena and will play an important role in its ongoing commitment to expand its renewable energy portfolio. Corio, […]
Enterprise Ireland invested €24 million in Irish start-ups last year. The government agency supported a total of 156 companies in the early stages of their operations – 12 of which emerged from academic research. 85 high potential start-ups – businesses with the potential to create 10 jobs and €1m in sales within three to […]
The Unknown Benefits… No Sick Pay is incurred by the employer No Holiday Pay is incurred by the employer No Pension or Life Assurance costs to the employer Contractors are specialists and can do the job from day 1 Contractors relieve existing staff whilst in search of the right permanent people Contractors are available on […]
15,530 total new jobs created in 2023 68% of new jobs created were regionally based Results launch hosted by APC VLE who are announcing the creation of 300 new high-quality jobs supported by Enterprise Ireland Employment in client companies of Enterprise Ireland increased to a total of 225,495 in 2023, the highest ever recorded. The […]
The global chairman and chief executive of pharma giant Pfizer has said the company is committed to Ireland. Albert Bourla said the firm’s operations in this country are a key element in both its growth strategy and its ambition to change a billion lives a year by 2027. Speaking in Dublin Mr Bourla said […]
Microsoft has launched a new national Artificial Intelligence skills training programme. One of the courses on offer is a free six-week ‘Introduction to AI’ programme that will be delivered through live virtual sessions. It is available to anyone over 18 and is designed to help equip those with little or no understanding of AI with […]
Using a recruitment agency can offer many advantages when searching for a job in Ireland: Industry Expertise: Recruitment agencies such as us often specialise in specific industries or sectors. They have in-depth knowledge about the job market, trends, and the skills that employers are looking for in candidates. This specialised knowledge can be invaluable in […]
Accepting a counteroffer from your current employer can be a complex decision, and there are several potential dangers and pitfalls to consider. While a counteroffer may seem tempting on the surface, it’s important to weigh the pros and cons carefully and understand the potential risks involved: Short-term gain, long-term pain: Accepting a counteroffer may result […]
While there are many positives to students getting work in Ireland, there are also some potential negatives or challenges that students may face. It’s important to consider these factors when making decisions about working while studying in Academic Performance: Balancing work and academics can be challenging. Some students may find it difficult to juggle the […]
Two Munster energy companies have announced a merger that will lead to the creation of up to 80 new jobs. Cork consultancy firm Energy Services, and Straightline Energy Solutions, based in Killarney, are to merge to become ActionZero. The firm has patented new technology that generates heat in a process that eliminates the need for […]
Private provider of home care services, Home Instead, has announced the creation of 1,000 new jobs. The company, which already has a 4,000-strong team, delivers home care to almost 7,000 clients. Chief Operating Officer of Home Instead, Shane Jennings said the company is inviting applications from people with an interest in care to join Home […]
Eye care company Bausch + Lomb is to create 130 jobs as part of a €90 million investment at its manufacturing facility in Waterford city. The plant currently employs more than 1,500 people and the new investment will increase capacity for the manufacture of the company’s Biotrue ONEday range of contact lenses. Production is due […]
Almost 14,000 new companies were registered in Ireland in the first half of the year, up 42% on the same period in 2020 – according to CRIF Vision Net. Within this period, March was the strongest month for start-ups recording a total of 2,715 new registrations. According to the data, the legal, accounting and business […]
50 jobs are to be created by car rental software company CarTrawler as part of a €10m investment package. The new positions will be across product, technology, operations, commercial and customer service. The company says the expansion is the result of it securing fresh partnerships in new areas of the market during the pandemic. These […]
Zenith Energy and EI-H2 have announced plans for a joint venture to develop a 3.2 gigawatt (GW) energy facility at Bantry Bay to produce green hydrogen and green ammonia. A year-long feasibility study will explore the project’s potential prior to planning permission being sought for the facility – it is expected to come on stream […]
N’ware, an expert in the field of Enterprise Resource Planning and business applications software, today announced the creation of 25 new roles with the establishment of its European HQ in Mountrath Co Laois. This project is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland. Established in 1995 in Quebec, Canada, N’Ware offers feature-loaded software solutions […]
Kirby Group Engineering is to create 300 jobs as part of a significant expansion to meet demand for its services in Ireland and across Europe. The family-founded, privately-owned company said the new jobs will include engineering, commercial, operations and administrative staff, with recruitment for many of these roles already under way. Kirby has also announced […]
A technology company has today announced plans for 100 new jobs in Dublin and Cork, while a cybersecurity provider will also create 75 jobs in Tipperary and Dublin. Technology company Qorvo has announced plans to create 100 highly-skilled engineering positions in Dublin and Cork. Qorvo said the new jobs will support its global ultra-wideband (UWB) […]