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Market insights on industry, leadership, Lincoln news and career advice.
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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…
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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…
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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.”
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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…
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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.”
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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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Fund Services & Asset Management Q3 2023 Market Update
General observations After a challenging year in the recruitment market, the recent quarter has brought promising indicators of increased activity. Candidates are selective in their job searches, continue to be heavily influenced by salary considerations, alongside a growing emphasis on flexibility, work-life balance and clear pathways to career progression. Many are now seeking employers who…
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Sales & Marketing Q3 2023 Market Update
General Observations With summer, there is always a slowdown in candidate and client movement, and this Q3 was no different. In particular this was compounded due to a tentative market and everyone enjoying the sun. June saw a “sprint” from clients to get candidates over the line, but July and August showed the usual delays…
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Legal Q3 2023 Market Update
General Observations 2023 has been a busy year in the Irish Legal market with the continued trend of international law firms setting up here showing no signs of slowing. Ireland is considered to be thriving, with the majority of these firms increasing their headcount this year, with further plans to continue that growth into 2024.…
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Compliance & Risk Q3 2023 Market Update
General Observations During the summer months we saw a slight decline in the number of new roles coming to market across the Compliance & Risk professions, part of a common trend across the Financial Services sector as a whole. While this would be a seasonal occurrence anyhow, this year it’s also the result of the…
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