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​Question: Does communication have an impact on staff retention?Answer: Employee retention can be a problem for businesses in every sector. Perhaps one of the most overlooked factors relating to this issue is the non-communication of a clear vision on behalf of the employer.This absence of clarity can affect employees in a surprising number of ways. For example, foresight an...

The night before a job interview can bring as much apprehension as it does excitement, but if you have prepared properly there is no need to fall victim to nerves or a last-minute attack of self-doubt. Remember, this is the position you wished to find yourself in: to have been selected from the many applicants and their CVs. Now you will have the opportunity to speak further...

With the advent of Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Instagram and now TikTok, people are inclined to publish just about anything in relation to their personal lives, their political views, opinions and in general tend to let their guard down when social networking.Employers are of course interested in your skills and ability to do the job first and foremost, however i...

 Whether you are a mam or dad, the thought of returning to work after considerable time off can be a tough and daunting prospect for most, yet it is also a time that is filled with renewed aspirations and excitement of what might be.If you were on paternity or maternity leave, then you probably have an existing job to slot back into. This makes things somewhat easier but the...

​I spoke to a candidate recently who was enquiring about a position we had in Dublin, the requirement for the role was a degree qualified candidate with four years’ experience. The candidate had 5 years’ experience with no Degree and unfortunately was not considered. This is the reality of today’s market.Although there is a very true saying - “you can read volumes on swimmi...