The Irish banking sector is experiencing a dynamic shift in recruitment trends, driven by changing market conditions, regulatory updates, and rapid technological advancements. As a leading recruitment agency in Ireland, FRS Recruitment have identified key trends shaping the job market for banking false
In a world where sustainability is increasingly becoming a pressing concern, events like Leaders 2050 (promoted by KPMG) play a pivotal role in fostering dialogue, innovation, and action towards a greener future.
Local events that bring together IT professionals, enthusiasts, and experts play a crucial role in fostering collaboration, sharing knowledge, and staying abreast of the latest industry trends. FRS Recruitment recently hosted a gathering at our Portlaoise office of the Google Developers Group false
Have you been hearing about sustainability everywhere but don’t really understand how is it relevant to your business? Here is a simple break down of the concept, it’s benefits for businesses and current legislation to follow closely.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising the recruitment industry, offering innovative solutions for candidate sourcing, process optimisation, and strategic decision-making. Discussions at our FRS Recruitment "Future of Talent" Conference in September were focused, in many ways, on the false
In our latest Q&A, we dive into the fascinating world of recruitment, gaining valuable insights and wisdom from our very own Emma Fenton and John Bergin, dedicated professionals with a combined experience of over 30 years.
For many, the shift to working from home in the wake of the pandemic brought about significant changes in work dynamics, leading to an interesting interplay of perspectives between employers and employees across Ireland. Most workers feel that remote work has either improved or maintained their false
The Irish employment market in 2023 has experienced a remarkable recovery, surpassing pre-pandemic levels with a notable increase in employment. As per the latest statistics from the CSO, the country's unemployment rate now stands at 3.9%, indicating a positive shift towards "full employment."
FRS Recruitment published its 2023 Employment Insights Reportin June. As with its insights from previous years, the report explores patterns and trends in the Irish economy based on its survey of thousands of people from across the country and from overseas. This year, FRS included new sections false
Imagine a world where technology not only improves work efficiency but also makes it more enjoyable. Just as calculators and computers became ubiquitous in every office, the emergence of ChatGPT holds the promise of transforming the way we do business. Despite concerns about job displacement, I am false
Its been an interesting start to the year with the layoffs starting in November and continuing up until this day. A lot of people have been asking about the market and what we can expect. While none of us know for certain – there is a lot of optimism that what we are encountering is more a bump in false
FRS Doctors team assist Doctors from all over the world to relocate to Ireland. Here are the most frequently asked questions about the process.
How much should you tell your employees? In today’s labour market, information is key. Openness with staff is becoming a popular discussion point. In addition to this, our annual FRS Recruitment Employment Insights Report found that Irish workers value information above all else.
The IT sector of Ireland is thriving right now, with lots of new and attractive opportunities. It’s estimated that there are around 100,000+ jobs in the sector and new positions are opening every day. Ireland is fast becoming an IT hub, so highly skilled new roles will definitely be in great demand false
FRS conducted its annual Employment Insights Survey again in April 2022. As with previous years, the report seeks to review and understand “the changing trends and patterns of Irish workers and employers.” On the back of major changes due to the pandemic in recent years, this year’s survey provided false
Developing Great Teams in the New World of Work: FRS Recruitment Event, Croke Park, 25 May 2022
Have you been impacted by the Great Resignation? Find out why customer service and call centre staff are leaving and what you can do to attract and retain talent in today's candidate short market.
The phrase ‘they could sell ice to the eskimos’ is a very commonly thrown around phrase when when we think about the iconic salesperson.
Why would you choose a career in accounting and finance? Where on earth could you end up with that qualification?
We are forecasting that employment opportunities are expected to grow by 10% over the course of 2022. Buoyed by the ongoing recovery of the economy across most sectors, we expect the majority of employers will be seeking to hire additional staff as they look to grow their businesses and address false
FRS Recruitment have the largest Doctors Recruitment team in Ireland. We work with Doctors from all over the world and assist them finding a job and matching them with the right hospital to suit their background and skills.
Over the past few months, we have seen an increase in requirements from our clients to hire recent graduates and those with only with 1-2 years post college experience.
Thinking of a career change later in life? Or are you a graduate or school leaver undecided which career path to take? A temporary job can answer some important questions before you take the plunge. Temporary jobs are also an excellent choice for individuals considering moving into a new industry false
The shortage of suitably qualified mechanics within the automotive industry has been well documented over the past 10 years, since the decline in uptake of apprenticeships since 2008, or as I like to call it – the recession induced apprenticeship fallout. CSO statistics from 2010 to 2016 showed a false
FRS Recruitment is projecting a bumper year for IT recruitment. Peak demand may have come during Q1, but we also expect extremely strong Q2 and Q3 periods – with open roles being significantly higher than the pre pandemic norm. Q4 is less certain, particularly as it is nearly impossible to forecast false
Why did FS cross the sea?.. To get to the EEA Passport guarantee! Three years on from the U.K. voting to leave Europe, we have edged ever closer to the cliff and now the effects of heavy costal erosion seem to have come into play. No, this is not a lesson in geography but a view of Brexit and the false
There has been a fantastic shift in Irish compliance for critical skills permit holders and their partners, as partners will now be given direct access to the labour market without needing an employment permit. This is an extremely positive shift for nurses looking to make the move to the Emerald false
Are you a nurse from abroad holding a decision letter from the NMBI? Do you have more than 4 years clinical experience? Then I have an array of exciting nursing jobs in Ireland for you!
My Christmas & New Years highlight was not having to get on a flight back to London! My Christmas & New Years highlight was not having to get on a flight back to London! 2008 and the subsequent years saw huge numbers of my generation leave Ireland to find employment. I bumped into a few false
Medical Consultants, have you ever considered living and working in Ireland? After living overseas for the past ten years I have recently returned to my wonderful homeland, the ever-green Emerald Isle and I can honestly say that it feels great to be back. Ireland’s biggest asset is its people and false
None of us would have predicted we would be in this position at the start of 2020 and sudden change can be very daunting. However, it is not all negative and it’s important we look towards the future with a positive attitude, after all, if we can get through this we can get through anything.
We get regular media updates on the overcrowded conditions in our Emergency Department, the times that people have to wait to be admitted to hospital, the crowded corridors, the difficulties faced by the public when they present to these extremely busy departments.
The Construction industry is currently booming in Ireland. As of April this year the crane count in Dublin stood at 117 a slight drop on March with 123. A strong expansion is being seen in both commercial and residential builds. As of May this year planning application has been submitted for a false
As the biopharmaceutical industry in Ireland works to fast-track testing and treatment for Covid-19, it's inspiring that, so far, the industry is performing beyond expectations, many of the important drugs to combat this virus are manufactured here in Ireland.
We work for HR. Change is something that every business must contend with at some stage but in today's world, companies are facing a constantly changing landscape.
None of us would have predicted we would be in this position at the start of 2020 and sudden change can be very daunting. However, it is not all negative and it’s important we look towards the future with a positive attitude, after all, if we can get through this we can get through anything.
Doctors from all over the world want to work in Ireland. The work experience, the teaching opportunities and the fast-paced, high-volume setting combine to give Doctors an experience beyond their imagination. One of the biggest challenges I face as an experienced Doctors Recruiter is helping false
With the UK leaving the European union, we asked our recruiters for their thoughts and insights on the impact Brexit will have on hiring trends in the Irish market. Here’s what they had to say.
Are you looking for a bit of an adventure? Keen to gain some independence and live abroad? We have a number of graduate roles with manufacturing facilities in The Netherlands. Kick start your career and get hands on engineering experience in regulated production facilities, making you very false
There has been a fantastic shift in Irish compliance for critical skills permit holders and their partners, as partners will now be given direct access to the labour market without needing an employment permit. This is an extremely positive shift for nurses looking to make the move to the Emerald false
It’s hard to believe that as recently as 1993 it was illegal for a gay couple to walk down the street in Ireland holding hands (a heinous crime liable to land the offenders with a 2-year jail sentence.) Thankfully Ireland has moved out of the dark ages and adopted a more liberal (and sane) stance false
We are forecasting 25% increase in job postings over the course of 2021, as the economy stabilises following the uncertainty caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and Brexit. We anticipate that it will be a year of two halves, starting slowly but the rollout of the vaccine will bring confidence back to false
It’s no secret that the IT sector in Ireland is currently booming. The location, membership of the EU and the fact it is the only English-speaking member of the Eurozone provides a highly attractive proposition for multinational firms. Add Ireland’s incredibly close ties with the US, and it’s no false
“People in across the country are thinking very carefully about their employment prospects in light of the pandemic. There is a lot of uncertainty out there. However, some comfort should be taken that the Irish people are considerably more optimistic about their employment prospects than they were false
More than four out of ten people have fears about job security, a figure which has risen over the last year, but the outlook is better than at the beginning of the last recession. According to our new survey, 46% of people are currently afraid about their job security, up from 38% in 2019 but well false
I recently met with Max Cottica – Former CTO of StayCity Aparthotels, Former Head of Data in AIB & Former Global Data Warehouse Manager in HP to discuss the current Data market in Ireland and the changes that had happened over the past year.
I’m not afraid to ask for help, neither should you.. This may sound like a somewhat desperate request but unfortunately this is the case. Ireland has one of the highest rates of mental illness in Europe; we have a tendency to dance around our problems and bury our heads in the sand.
We get regular media updates on the overcrowded conditions in our Emergency Department, the times that people have to wait to be admitted to hospital, the crowded corridors, the difficulties faced by the public when they present to these extremely busy departments.
The Construction industry is currently booming in Ireland. As of April this year the crane count in Dublin stood at 117 a slight drop on March with 123. A strong expansion is being seen in both commercial and residential builds. As of May this year planning application has been submitted for a false