Now that much of the initial flurry and panic of GDPR compliance has settled a bit, many organizations are returning to “business as usual”, regarding GDPR as little more than a regulatory change and the need for a few more disclaimers on their website. However, organizations that view GDPR in that way may be missing … Continued
Talented professionals from all walks of life recognised at glittering awards ceremony in the Mansion House, Dublin. The winners of this year’s Lincoln Recruitment Irish Early Career Awards in association with KBC Bank have been revealed. Professionals from across 16 different sectors entered this year’s competition which saw a record number of entries. A selection of Ireland’s … Continued
Lincoln Recruitment Specialists are delighted to announce the appointment of Emma Morrissey as a key member of our well-established Accounting & Finance Recruitment Division. Emma comes to Lincoln with over 4 years’ experience working primarily in the recruitment of temporary and contract hires. With a B.A from Trinity, Emma started her career in Finance & Business Support before … Continued
What Skills Does A CEO Need? The ability to hold a vision and engage in long term thinking is a crucial trait that a CEO will need to keep the company focused over the long term in reaching goals that have definitive and positive impact. A C-level worker will already have certain skills that make … Continued
Lincoln Recruitment are delighted to host a breakfast seminar with James Kerr author of the bestselling book ‘Legacy’ which provides a unique insight into the most successful sporting team of all time, The All Blacks. James is a bestselling author, speaker and business consultant specialising in defining, designing and delivering change for leaders of world-class … Continued
Ten years ago, I was traveling in the US and you can’t avoid the name Lincoln as you drive around Washington and New York. At the time I was also thinking of names for a new business venture and while there were several original names or created ones, Lincoln kept popping to the top of … Continued
Deadline extended by a week to cater for increased level of interest this year IRELAND- The deadline for entry to the Lincoln Recruitment Irish Early Career Awards in association with KBC Bank Ireland has been extended until the 30th of September. Enthusiastic young professionals from all industries stretching from marketing to finance and digital can … Continued
In the 21st-century, corporations are looking beyond the traditional pool of CEO candidates to find leaders who can meet all the challenges of the digital world. Enter CMOs. Reebok, Saatchi & Saatchi, Dick’s, KFC, and QuickenLoans are all major companies that have hired former CMOs as their CEOs. In fact, a recent study found that 25% of CEOs … Continued
Recruitment Processing Outsourcing, or RPO, is when a company hires an outside agency to manage all aspects of recruitment. This can include but is not limited to, marketing for new hires, screening interviews, and administering of any testing or group interview processes. RPOs may also take on other HR functions within a company such as … Continued
[T]his September we are delighted to announce our continued support and title sponsorship of the Lincoln Recruitment Irish Early Career Awards 2018. With nominations now open we invite you to get involved by nominating Ireland’s young talented professionals across multiple professional services sectors. With the entry deadline set for September 21st, there’s plenty of time to apply, nominate … Continued
[I]f you were to go out and ask “what are the qualities of a good manager”, you will probably end up with a list of over 20 qualities. Why? Because it depends on so many differing factors and is of course, different for every organisation, industry and situation. The qualities of what makes a good manager vary greatly … Continued
Don’t get too comfortable in your home office. [A]mongst the trends likely to grow in the business place of 2018, remote working seems a concept becoming ever more established and prevalent across the majority of sectors. With the technology available today, in some cases it’s often feasible (and even convenient) for employees to work from … Continued
[M]ost businesses realise that their employees are deep-rooted in their success. For this reason, business owners are more focused on meeting the demands of their employees and equipping them to do their job successfully. However, business owners often wear too many hats, which prevents them from tending to their employees’ needs. This is why hiring a human resource officer has become more … Continued
[W]hile more than half of a first impression is based upon body language and physical appearance, 33% of a first impression is based upon vocabulary and vocal quality. Your mood dictates your tone of voice and body language, making it imperative to mentally prepare before important speeches, conferences, meetings, and interviews. Getting into the right headspace could … Continued
[D]o you think that the mood you have at work makes any difference? Most people would agree that a person’s professional appearance includes their disposition, so being obviously sad or angry at work is never good. Some would also agree that if a person keeps their outward appearance in check, they are doing their job … Continued
Neurodiversity in Ireland The idea of inclusion in the workplace and anti-discrimination have been key targets in the global workforce for many years. With the onset of time, the aspects of each have grown, with one of the newest additions being the inclusion of neurodiversity in the workplace. Neurodiversity is a framework which embraces a … Continued
Lincoln Recruitment Specialists are pleased to announce the appointment of Warren Hilton as a Head of Banking & Capital Markets Recruitment at Lincoln. <img class=”lazy lazy-hidden size-full wp-image-15897 alignright” src=”https://i0.wp.com/lincoln.ie/wp-content/plugins/a3-lazy-load/assets/images/lazy_placeholder.gif?resize=214%2C214″ data-lazy-type=”image” data-src=”https://lincoln.ie/media/2014/11/Christine-McCarthy-1.jpg” alt=”Christine McCarthy” width=”214″ height=”214″ srcset=”” data-srcset=”https://i0.wp.com/lincoln.ie/media/2014/11/Christine-McCarthy-1.jpg?w=214 214w, https://i0.wp.com/lincoln.ie/media/2014/11/Christine-McCarthy-1.jpg?resize=150%2C150 150w” sizes=”(max-width: 214px) 100vw, 214px” data-recalc-dims=”1″ /><img class=”size-full wp-image-15897 alignright” src=”https://lincoln.ie/wp-content/plugins/jetpack/modules/lazy-images/images/1×1.trans.gif” alt=”Christine McCarthy” width=”214″ height=”214″ … Continued
Whether you are a graduate considering a move in to Compliance or a Compliance professional with 15 years’ experience, managing the trajectory of your CV and making the right career decisions can be a difficult task. It is plain to see that we are in the middle of a very buoyant compliance market; making the … Continued
Ireland has a long history of exporting talent to the world, with some of its brightest minds seeking opportunity and experiences in pastures new. But with the Irish economy booming, and unemployment at a post-crash low, combined with increasing uncertainty as a result of factors such as Brexit, many people, Irish and non-Irish alike, are … Continued
Changing your profession mid-career doesn’t have to be a crisis. There are times where it seems like it is impossible to continue in the same career path that you chose, and which you once felt certain would see you through to retirement. Different types of reasons can lead a person into not feeling like they have … Continued
Lincoln Recruitment Specialists were delighted to host our annual Gaelic Football Skills Day with Dublin senior footballers; Paul Flynn, Michael Fitzsimons, Con O’Callahan, and Darren Daly, alongside Hannah O’Neil, Niamh Collins and Emma Mc Donagh from the women’s team last Friday. We had over 120 children attend the day ranging from 7-12 years of age. The Dublin GAA … Continued
The most in-demand roles in Q2 2018 have been Quantity Surveyors, Mechanical and Electrical/ Building Services Engineers, Planning Engineers, Site Managers, Project and Contract Managers. Q2 continued in a similar fashion to the strong levels of activity in the construction market in Q1. A sharp demand has been noticed for construction professionals especially at intermediate … Continued
With Millennial talent rising through the ranks of businesses around the world, the priorities in most modern corporations are changing. The values that governed C-Suite leadership over the past decades are likely to shift as Millennials begin to share the spotlight and the control over the direction of companies. Given that 75% of the workforce … Continued
“Addressing the gender imbalance in the construction industry is more than a moral issue. It is a practical challenge for our industry in the face of ongoing productivity issues and an imminent skills shortage.” Jean Winters, Industrial Relations, and Employment Director, Construction Industry Federation. According to a Membership diversity report issued by the CIF, only 5.5% … Continued
Lincoln Recruitment has joined the 30% Club list of signatories, strengthening our commitment to improving gender diversity in the higher ranks of business. The 30% Club launched as a campaign in the Ireland in 2010 with a goal of achieving a minimum of 30% women on FTSE-100 boards. As Managing Director of Lincoln Recruitment, Shay … Continued
Congrats on getting a job interview with one of the Big 4! If you’ve managed to obtain an interview, you’ve already beaten most of the odds. KPMG, Deloitte, PricewaterhouseCooper, Ernst & Young are very prestigious companies that only invite the best candidates to join their ranks. Here are six tips on how to best prepare … Continued
Cyber security has often been treated as an obscure specialty of IT professionals, something most people didn’t talk about or pay attention to. But in 2018, cyber security is at the center of a world-wide discussion about information, privacy, protections, and standards. This global shift in increased awareness of security practices has been driven by … Continued
Whether you are looking to start your career or make a career change to become a legal professional, there are a few things you must do before you can begin practicing. There are a series of steps you must follow including examinations, practical training and additional course study to be a practicing solicitor in Ireland. … Continued
As enterprises strive to keep up with the current digital transformation, recruiting the best talent that makes this technology work is the biggest challenge for most companies. Technologies such as Virtual Reality, Artificial Intelligence, big data and analytics, and the Internet of Things are increasingly becoming part of critical operations in organisations, but the workers capable … Continued
Even the greatest entrepreneurs with award-winning ideas have benefited from the use of a successful mentor. In fact, the founder of Virgin Group – Richard Branson – says, “…Going it alone is an admirable, but foolhardy and highly flawed approach to taking on the world.“ And Branson himself credits a family friend and successful accountant who served … Continued
Whenever you are responsible for hiring or promoting an employee, your subconscious plays a large part in the selection process, whether you realise it or not. Unfortunately, the methods that people use to make these types of decisions will often lead to cognitive biases being employed. There is always a risk that a person will … Continued
As Ireland passes its centenary it is clear that the stability which has been created on an all-island basis in terms of economic, social and political arrangements shared by North and South still have the potential to change with Brexit. Our position in a global context as well as the relationship we share with our … Continued
The Compliance & Risk market in Ireland has remained buoyant throughout 2017 and into the first quarter of this year, with the high recruitment levels experienced over the past two years continuing. In the Compliance arena, there has been a particular demand for professionals with experience in Financial Crime, MiFID, AIFMD and Data Protection. In … Continued
General Observations 2017 has been another growth year in terms of hiring trends for Marketing & Digital professionals and this shows no sign of abating in the first quarter of 2018. It’s been a year of change as well, with the political impact of Brexit and GDPR creating a number of new challenges. Marketing leaders … Continued
There has been a continued and steady increase in Accounting and Finance recruitment requirements across almost every sector last year and again into the first quarter of 2018. This has been coupled with an increased number of experienced qualified Accountants returning to home shores now that the market is able to support their advancing career … Continued
The Insurance market has experienced steady growth throughout 2017, and this trend has continued into the first quarter of 2018. From a recent Lincoln survey 88% of insurance employers in the Irish market confident about their growth prospects in 2018. This has largely been driven by an increase in premiums, which has led to a … Continued
In a recruitment year that centred on stability in the Funds industry following the fallout from Brexit, the Irish Funds area has still managed to net a record level of €207 billion up until September 2017, according to Central Bank figures. Net sales across all fund types were €139 billion across 2016 and this year’s … Continued
The Irish consultancy market has continued to grow over the past 12 months, albeit at a slightly slower rate (less than 5%) than last year. This is perhaps unsurprisingly given the bumper growth (11%) of 2016. Nonetheless, Ireland’s consulting industry has still managed to outpace the UK over the past two years. The sector continues … Continued
Market Overview The IT Market has grown consistently over the last 5 years, with a year-on-year increase in employment figures, and this trend is set to continue as we approach the end of Q1 2018. Ireland continues to be viewed as a prime location for inward investment with its growing technology presence, and remains a … Continued
Market Overview The past year has been an eventful year for the Irish Banking and Financial Services Sector and this shows no sign of abating in Q1 of 2018. In fact, we are witnessing one of the most intriguing periods for Irish Banking and FS candidates with substantial changes in the domestic pillar banks and … Continued
“All organisations,” management consultant Peter Drucker once said, “need one core competency: innovation.” While every company wants to stand out, to be ahead of the curve, if you want to break through to the next level of success, you need to adopt innovation as a core business strategy. But the reality of this is that you … Continued
The ACA Professionals Committee of Chartered Accountants are holding a FAE Careers evening this Thursday the 22nd of February aimed at newly qualified accounting professionals. The seminar is a concentrated info-session tailored to the current juncture in your career path and aims to provide insights as to the opportunities and potential paths in the market … Continued
Lincoln Recruitment Specialists are pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Roberts as a Senior Consultant in our Accounting & Finance Division. <img class=”lazy lazy-hidden size-full wp-image-15897 alignright” src=”https://i0.wp.com/lincoln.ie/wp-content/plugins/a3-lazy-load/assets/images/lazy_placeholder.gif?resize=214%2C214″ data-lazy-type=”image” data-src=”https://lincoln.ie/media/2014/11/Christine-McCarthy-1.jpg” alt=”Christine McCarthy” width=”214″ height=”214″ srcset=”” data-srcset=”https://i0.wp.com/lincoln.ie/media/2014/11/Christine-McCarthy-1.jpg?w=214 214w, https://i0.wp.com/lincoln.ie/media/2014/11/Christine-McCarthy-1.jpg?resize=150%2C150 150w” sizes=”(max-width: 214px) 100vw, 214px” data-recalc-dims=”1″ /><img class=”size-full wp-image-15897 alignright” src=”https://lincoln.ie/wp-content/plugins/jetpack/modules/lazy-images/images/1×1.trans.gif” alt=”Christine McCarthy” width=”214″ height=”214″ data-recalc-dims=”1″ data-lazy-src=”https://i0.wp.com/lincoln.ie/media/2014/11/Christine-McCarthy-1.jpg?resize=214%2C214″ data-lazy-srcset=”https://i0.wp.com/lincoln.ie/media/2014/11/Christine-McCarthy-1.jpg?w=214 214w, … Continued
Recruitment in private practice throughout 2017 and into the first quarter of this year has been marked by a significant increase in the number of smaller firms (with less than 50 staff) recruiting at rates not seen since pre-2009. These roles have been in property, banking, debt recovery, employment and civil litigation, some of which … Continued
2017 has been a record-breaking industrious year for the Construction Sector, which benefited from one of the biggest increases in overall activity that Ireland has seen in a long time. The industry saw a hiring increase of close to a 1000 jobs a month, which was generated by upsurges in activity, new orders and employment. … Continued
Artificial intelligence has been making its way into the economy for decades. From assembly line robots all the way down to Redbox DVD rentals, functions once fulfilled by human workers have been taken over by automated processes. In employment terms, many employees tasked with routine jobs have been replaced by a few charged with keeping … Continued
Climbing the hierarchy used to be a reward for loyalty. But the days when people worked for decades for the same company are quickly becoming a relic of the past. While you might find a few examples of 20 or 30-year commitments to a company, job hopping, where professionals have started moving from company to company, has … Continued
For the full statement regarding the process for the appointment of the next Árd Stiúrthóir / Director General of the GAA please see the following link: http://www.gaa.ie/news/deadline-extended-for-gaa-ard-stiurthoir-applications/ Further details on the role are available here.
As the countdown to Christmas continues, many people will have loved ones who have emigrated in the past, returning to home shores. Whilst this is a happy experience, the holidays go quickly and December excitement and joy can be replaced to some degree of sorrow when January arrives and many professionals look to return overseas to go … Continued
According to the Workplace Trends’ Global Workforce Leadership survey, almost half of the employers who took part noted that leadership is the hardest skill to find in employees. While this may be hard to believe, talent alone is not enough to be a great leader, this skill must be developed and you need to have the … Continued
