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  • Accounting & Finance Q1 2024 Market Update

    General Observations The accountancy and finance sector in Ireland is showing promising signs of recovery and growth as we move into Q2 of 2024. There’s an overarching sense of optimism prevailing within the industry, with indications that the market is steadily picking up momentum. Optimistic outlook and normalising hiring The prevailing sentiment among industry experts…

  • Supply Chain, Procurement & Operations Q1 2024 Market Update

    General Observations Throughout Q1, the job market for Supply Chain, Operations, and Procurement remained highly dynamic, witnessing robust activity across organisations of varying sizes, from industry giants to agile SMEs. Notably, there was a surge in mid-level and junior positions, with a slight easing in demand for senior roles. Persistent challenges include the struggle to…

  • Technology Q1 2024 Market Update

    General Observations The technology job market in Ireland during the first quarter of 2024 has shown promising signs of recovery compared to the previous year. The technology sector remains resilient despite external uncertainties, demonstrating its importance to the Irish economy. Companies are increasingly focusing on digital transformation initiatives, driving demand for professionals with expertise in…

  • Life Science & Engineering Q1 2024 Market Update

    General observations Investment from global Life Science and Engineering companies has led Ireland into becoming a growing hub for the sector. Q1 has seen a steady increase in Life Science jobs across Ireland, creating hiring competition and package increases to attract talent. Skills in demand Areas of high competition and talent scarcity notably include: Advice…

  • HR Q1 2024 Market Update

    General Observations There was a sluggish start to 2024 in the HR world. Budget approvals and a certain level of apprehensiveness have led to roles being slower to come to market. The return to the office full time, or with set days in the office is being met with some resistance as it doesn’t allow…

  • Compliance & Risk Q1 2024 Market Update

    General Observations Following a year of heightened caution in terms of recruitment activity and a spotlight on cost control across the Financial Services landscape , 2024 has begun with more optimism, confidence and fluidity in the market, both in terms of job flow and employees’ appetite to move. That said, we are nowhere near the levels of the…

  • Individual Accountability Framework: The impact on attracting and retaining staff

    “Communication with employees is vital to demystify the regulation and those firms who do this most effectively will be the ones who can better attract the talent they want when they need it.”

  • Lending More Than a Hand to Dublin’s Homeless

    “Rather than doing the usual corporate function to mark International Women’s Day 2024 we felt it was a great opportunity to shine a light on the incredible work organisations such as A Lending Hand are doing day in day out to help vulnerable women in our community. Some of the Lincoln team walked the streets…

  • Lincoln Partners with Element Fleet Management

    “Lincoln Recruitment Specialists and Steering Point Executive Search & Leadership Development are proud to be retained by Element Fleet Management, the largest publicly traded pure-play automotive fleet manager in the world. Element are establishing a centralised leasing function in Dublin, Ireland and as such we are currently seeking professionals who have specialised knowledge and expertise in the leasing industry.”

  • Curriculum Vitae Preparation

    You will receive a better response to your CV if it is well written, organised, and relevant. This can be challenging because you ideally need to limit the length to 3 pages and in addition you need to ensure that it is relevant and not laborious to the reader. Very often it is your first…

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