Advisor : Recruitment & HR

Good times for top talent

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 >

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Need somebody, not just anybody	Why don’t they call?	Avoiding conflict with the boss	Managing the downturn

Both recruiting employers and candidates are becoming frustrated, as varied jobseekers compete for often inappropriate but available roles	There’s nothing worse than waiting for a call back after an interview or sending an application and even worse when the call never comes	In these uncertain times it’s even more important to get on with your manager than before and most essential is knowing what not to do	As the third quarter of 2009 rolls in, Excel Recruitment examines the measures employers are currently taking to strip out costs and keep talent in their businesses.
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