Second language skills warning
Jobs.ie is warning of potential skill shortage for roles requiring workers with a second language following a decline in CAO points required for modern language courses.
How to manage retirement in your organisation
Some of us are looking forward to it more than others but it is a situation that is going to impact every employee at some stage so what are the best steps to manage it? Mark O’Connor, ISME HR Advisor, shares his advice.
1 in 5 people have a “workplace” husband or wife
Do you have a go-to person in your office with whom you’ve formed a tight friendship? According to new research conducted by Jobs.ie, one in five (20%) Irish employees claim to have a ‘workplace’ husband or wife.
ISME Roadshow with Jobs.ie hits Galway
Jobs.ie in partnership with ISME is hosting a series of Roadshows around the country during 2019. The most recent event took place in Galway where Chris Paye, General Manager of Jobs.ie joined a panel of experts to discuss how to overcome some of the challenges facing small businesses today.
Even the smallest businesses can do more to attract, recruit and retain talent
Remote working, early summer finishes and free local coffee: even the smallest businesses can do more to attract, recruit and retain talent says Christopher Paye, General Manager of Jobs.ie.
Your recruitment checklist
The country is currently experiencing the highest employment figures in over a decade and it’s a candidate’s market. Here’s a recruitment checklist to help you hire successfully.
Lack of career progression hinders recruitment in retail
A new Jobs.ie survey reveals that recruitment and employee retention are two major challenges faced by Ireland’s retail sector.
Almost half would leave Dublin for a shorter commute
Almost half of Dublin-based workers say that they would leave the capital city for a shorter commute. The Jobs.ie survey reveals employees’ strong desire for greater flexibility on when and where they work.
Consistently late colleagues resented in the workplace
Even the most dedicated workers will occasionally be late for work but consistent tardiness, if left unaddressed, can create tensions in the workplace and undermine business productivity and employee morale.
Why supporting paternity leave makes business sense
This week saw the Government signal its intentions to introduce a two-week extension to current paid parental leave allowances. However, the success or failure of this initiative will ultimately be dictated by employers and their willingness to back the measure says Christopher Paye, General Manager of Jobs.ie