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Ireland is a village. Anyone can find out anything about anyone. That has both benefits and challenges, particularly when it comes to references.

Recruiters get more calls from candidates after the holidays, and I expect the usual post-Christmas rush. Here are some tips on how to navigate the process.

Probation periods are helpful for both employers and employees. By following these guidelines, both parties can better ensure that candidates are set up correctly for future success.

Do companies have a good work culture? Are employers true to their stated values? These are just some of the questions we cover in part two our Candidate Sentiment Survey.

Some 1,796 candidates—from junior management to “C” suite level—completed our Candidate Sentiment Survey. The results show the shifting of power from employees to employers.

Being called for an interview for a promotion is one thing; being asked to interview for your own job is another. It usually leads to a bigger role or a redundancy payment. Either way, you need to game out your strategy in advance.

While companies understand the concept of brand when it comes to selling to the consumer, the idea of selling your brand to employees and potential hires is relatively new. Recruitment expert Paul McArdle explains how to get your “employer brand” right.

In a post-pandemic world of work HR professionals are cartographers. They are navigating around each new obstacle and are proving themselves essential to a company's survival.