Supporting women in returning to the workforce is crucial to meet labour market shortages and maintain economic growth, according to the National Recruitment Federation. The professional body for Ireland’s recruitment industry this week made its pre-Budget submission, illustrating how growth projections for the Irish economy are based on the continued strong performance of the Irish […]
Greek authorities are looking for dozens of people missing after the deadly wildfires near Athens. At least 80 people have died, and a search continues for survivors who fled the blaze, including those who escaped to sea by boat. The fire is thought to have been the deadliest on record in Greece. Our thoughts are […]
IDA Ireland welcomes today’s statement from Abbott in Donegal that it is to expand its existing manufacturing facility which will result in the creation of c.500 new jobs over the next number of years. Abbott opened their plant in Lurganboy near Donegal town in 2006 to manufacture the worldwide supply of their FreeStyle and FreeStyle […]
On July 5th, just two days before the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle people will have the opportunity to take part in a unique, fun event all across the county. The event is part of the KDYS Building Futures campaign and will take place in Killarney, Tralee, Listowel, Kenmare, Castleisland, Dingle, Cahersiveen and Killorglin. People […]
What technical topics should you be prepared to address? Before you dig into the technical topics you may be asked about during your interview, connect with your recruiting point of contact to understand the subjects/skills you’ll most likely be discussing and demonstrating. In general, the technical interviews typically require you to perform coding and system […]
Exposure to loud noises during common recreational activities is widely cited as a cause of “hidden hearing loss.” A new study of young adults, however, finds that while hearing is temporarily affected after attending a loud event, there is no evidence of auditory nerve injury or permanent hearing difficulties. The study is the first to look […]
The privacy portal will roll out worldwide in the coming months Apple has launched a privacy portal where users can download all of the information and data the company has that’s associated with their Apple ID. The portal allows you to receive information including: your activity on the App Store, iTunes Store, iBooks Store, and Apple Music; […]
HOW TECHNOLOGY CONTINUES TO DRIVE THE VIDEO GAMING INDUSTRY There are few industries as closely linked to the latest technological advances as video gaming is. Thanks to recent advances, many of the latest new games are incredibly life-like and absorbing in a way that they have never been before. Yet, the way that technology is […]
The pay at big tech can be … pretty big. In a recent filing, Google parent Alphabet revealed that the median compensation for its employees is at nearly $200,000 a year. That speaks to how tough the competition is for top engineering talent. But a cushy salary isn’t guaranteed everywhere. At Amazon, where jobs include […]
You’ve been in your job at work for a few years, and for almost as long you’ve been angling for a promotion to a higher position. One day the desired slot opens up, and your boss calls you into his office to let you know you’ve got the job. You’re excited, of course. As […]
Mike O’Shea who we are supporting has arrived in Mauritania. In his own words: So the last week has been interesting to say the least, some 15hr driving days, trying to check into hotels at 3am with armed security, got chased by an angry mob in Mauritania after asking could we take a photo, i […]
The Qualities of a Leader What are the qualities which a leader should possess? There have been many attempts at listing the many good qualities which a leader should possess, and cataloguing those undesirable characteristics which he should not possess or should minimize or eliminate. Such a listing often serves only to discourage the aspirant […]
When I was asked to write this article, I wanted to write about something that I knew would relate to all fellow recruiters within the industry. At some point, we have all experienced some if not all the below…I am going to use the word “symptoms” and I will explain why. I think you will […]
Can you remember what you were doing at the very moment when you first heard about or saw the shocking images of huge airplanes crashing into the World Trade Centre in New York on September 11, 2001. I certainly can,- I was dealing with a crisis of my own in the school where I worked […]
Kerry EXPO 2018 has launched an appeal for exhibitors. Adrien King pictured at the top left. The Expo will include a business showcase, recruitment, education, family entertainment, food and lifestyle. The 2017 event attracted nearly 10,000 visitors, and organizers are anticipating record attendance at this year’s Expo at the INEC in Killarney on May 13th […]
STOP: BEFORE YOU READ ON, STUDY THE PICTURE ABOVE FOR 60 SECONDS. THEN, SCROLL DOWN AND SEE IF YOU CAN ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: How many people total were involved in this accident? How many males and how many females? What color were the two cars? What objects were lying on the ground? What injury […]
Mobilization Mobilization can take a few weeks after you have found a provider to take you onboard. New rulings in the Middle East now mean that before a proper work visa can be issued your qualifications need to be checked and verified as many are false in Kingdom this can take up to 10 weeks […]
Jizan is in the South of KSA approximately 70 KM from the Yemen border. It is an up and coming City with a population of around 1.1 million people. Currently there is vast building and construction work taking place, with the news of Jizan Economic City being built the town is booming with new build […]
Those who have been following this blog since I was in Australia will remember a certain Bill Evans whom I met in a roughneck bar, one night before I started the Nularbor traverse. Among other things Bill criticized “that c*** Bear Grylls”, blaming him for encouraging unprepared adventurers out into the Australian bush. Twice today, […]
Do you often feel like you’re not in control of your day? Co-workers make unexpected demands, meetings don’t work out the way you planned, appointments fall through. You feel like you’re constantly reacting, rather than acting. As a result, not only does your overall productivity suffer, but you’re not getting done the things you want to accomplish. You find […]
The first comparison of three common hydration methods for sniffer dogs working in hot weather shows that while all are effective, dogs drink more and are more hydrated when given a chicken-flavored electrolyte drink compared to plain water or when injected with electrolytes under the skin. The study, published in open-access journal Frontiers in Veterinary Science, […]