We are all aware of the socio-economic pressures on urban centres, particularly Dublin, Cork and Galway. Our cities are growing rapidly, commercial and residential rents are rising, childcare and transportation costs are increasing, and traffic congestion is at an all-time high. According to the Dublin Economic Monitor, August 2019, rents in Dublin City alone […]
Research has shown that candidates are driving the hiring process, so the responsibility is on the companies to make it a positive experience. Studies indicate a positive recruitment experience motivates 97% of candidates to refer other candidates with over 50% of them likely to share their positive experiences with people they may know through social […]
Fast food giant McDonald’s, have introduced a new system that allows jobseekers that desire to work with the company to apply for jobs using Alexa or Google Assistant. The internationally recognised food chain is making efforts to attract new talent with increasingly popular voice-powered assistants taking answers to a few regulatory questions such as name, […]
Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) is planning to commit an additional $300 million in loans and credit facilities to fast-growing Irish technology and life science business over the next five years. Last week SVB announced a continued relationship with the State’s Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF) to further boost lending in Ireland. The bank have […]
The level of national and international validation of Cork’s strengths and potential is consistent and striking. The National Planning Framework (NPF) 2040 states that the city has already positioned itself as an emerging medium-sized European centre of growth and innovation. Under NPF, the Government’s blueprint for strategic planning and investment, Cork is now the […]
Relocating to the Middle East is becoming increasingly popular nowadays. More and more people are beginning to realise the great benefits of living in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). While moving to a whole new country can be a daunting and emotionally draining experience, the Middle East offers many amenities that you […]
Industries are constantly evolving. It’s quite topical at the moment but with the advancement of technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) there has been an increase in the concern that many roles may become redundant as many people believe that machines will soon replace manual labour. With this in mind, we have put together […]