The good news is that we have seen a softening of the redundancy numbers, with a massive slowdown in the number of people losing their jobs. However, employers and workers alike are on edge as the economic struggles that began in 2008 have extended into 2009, and will likely last into 2010. We surveyed our clients and asked them their views, from a head count of employees to how they think staff approach their careers and the changes in the current market.
During the previous six months, Ireland went through an unprecedented number of job losses. Now, however, employers are focused on retaining their talent. This quarter the big focus is on managing change within organisations, retaining staff, and dealing with the fall out from rationalisation. more >