Initial hype has stalled but work flexibility still important
As the pandemic waned, conversations around work flexibility quietened – but they are far from finished
New Year New Career Special Report
As 2024 beckons, the work landscape has already seen huge changes – and more are coming down the tracks. Already many employees have transformed the way they work and their attitude towards employment. New Year New Career special report looks at how staff are now considering what employers can do for them before they commit to a role. The power shift has happened and companies will need to listen up if they want to attract and retain talent. If they don’t look after the wellbeing of their staff in a meaningful way, and are not genuine about flexible working or ethical in their work practices, they will struggle to stay relevant.
Skills will determine who has the advantage in a tight labour market
For high-skill workers it’s an employees market but employers can pull away from the pack too with training and development strategies
How to negotiate the best deal for yourself when joining a company
Recruitment experts offer advice on clinching a contract that meets your requirements without overplaying your hand
Strong wellbeing policies raise morale, performance and retention
Organisations that invest in staff health and wellbeing are set to become employers of choice, and the benefits to business are clear
New pathways mean Leaving Cert finally isn’t the be-all and end-all
Apprenticeships and other qualification pathways have been part of a sea change in Irish education and employment
The workplace is at a tipping point as firms look to hybrid long term
Employers can use remote working to everyone’s advantage by rethinking their long-term workforce strateg
Millennial and Gen Z workers won’t accept anything less than full EDI
Employers are driving progress on equality, diversity and inclusion because they realise they have to
Hybrid work: What about promotions and performance management?
As remote, hybrid and flexible working bed in, not being visible to the office shouldn’t be a disadvantage
A multigenerational workforce brings its own challenges and rewards
Recognising differences is the key to good intergenerational staff relationships – a one-size-fits-all strategy won’t work
Businesses are having to offer more than pay to lure the best talent
‘Here is your salary and a pension’ doesn’t cut it anymore, says one expert. How can firms meet the challenge of changing expectations?
Micro-credentials are a convenient way to future-proof your career
With increased need for upskilling, micro-credentials provide an agile alternative to higher-commitment courses
Nurturing your employer brand will help to attract and retain talent
A company’s reputation counts for a lot when it comes to hiring the best so they need to proactively guard it
Skills still in demand: What the jobs market might look like in 2024
Employment remains buoyant, with IT among the sectors seeking skilled recruits, but jobs at junior levels are scarcer
Climate quitting: The eco-conscious employees voting with their feet
Staff are increasingly particular about who they will work for, with sustainability credentials counting for as much as salary
Canada, Australia, London or Berlin? Top destinations for job hunters
Despite jobs being available in Ireland, many people want to work abroad. Where are the best options?
Workers are weighing up the cost of living versus the cost of leaving
Ireland’s accommodation crisis means firms with overseas opportunities have a competitive advantage in recruitment
Job interviews: Getting the balance right between online and in person
Post pandemic, recruitment involves a blend of online and in-person interviews. What’s the best approach for candidates?
What do graduates want? Mentorship and a healthy work-life balance
Research commissioned by Jameson found 58 per cent of Gen Z and millennials prioritise work-life balance over starting salary
Ireland’s outlook is positive despite tech dip and global challenges
Uncertainty is a factor of the current macroeconomic climate but key Irish sectors aren’t going anywhere
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