Hiring Smarter Before Christmas: How to Build Momentum Now

Why Winter Is the Smartest Time to Hire in Ireland Recruitment in Ireland often slows down as the year winds to a close, but that’s exactly why smart SMEs should ramp up hiring efforts now. While many companies wait until January to kick off recruitment, those who act at the end of the year are…

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FREE Training for Jobseekers in Galway – Upskill for MedTech & Manufacturing Careers

Looking for your next career move? This November, Galway Executive Skillnet is offering a FREE SkillsConnect training programme designed to help jobseekers gain in-demand skills for MedTech and Manufacturing – two of Ireland’s fastest-growing industries. Why Join? Upskill with industry-relevant training Get QQI-accredited certification Build confidence and career prospects Course Modules: QQI Level 6 Manual…

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The Retention Roadmap – How to Attract and Keep the Right People in 2025

In Ireland’s 2025 hiring market, keeping great people starts long before Day 1. Retention isn’t just about what happens once someone joins — it’s about making sure you’re attracting the right candidates, setting clear expectations, and creating the right impression from the very first interaction. High turnover often stems from mismatched hires and poor candidate…

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Hiring in 2025: Overcoming Recruitment Challenges in Ireland

Hiring in 2025: Overcoming Recruitment Challenges in Ireland Recruitment in Ireland has always been dynamic, but 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most competitive years yet. Employers across healthcare, IT, engineering, retail and other sectors are navigating both opportunities and obstacles in attracting and retaining talent. At ICE Group, we work daily…

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What’s Keeping Hiring Managers Awake at Night?

In today’s hiring climate, it’s not unusual for managers to find themselves lying awake at night, running through unanswered questions: Where are the right candidates? How do I fill this role quickly without making a mistake? What happens if we can’t keep up with demand? At ICE Group, we speak to hiring managers from a…

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3 Ways to Spring Clean Your Recruitment Process

Spring is the perfect time for a refresh, not just for your home or office, but for your hiring strategy too. As the market continues to shift and candidate expectations evolve, it’s an ideal time to tidy things up and get your recruitment process working smarter. Here are three ways to spring clean your hiring…

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Reflecting On Our Year – ICE Group’s 2024 Recap

As 2024 comes to a close, we find ourselves reflecting on a year filled with milestones, successes, challenges and growth. We are proud to look back and see what we have achieved with all of our colleagues, clients and candidates here at ICE Group. Celebrating Five Years of the 3-Day Weekend This year marks a…

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Around the state in 12 days – Sydney and Northern Sydney

To kick start another year in international healthcare recruitment, ICE Group’s Director Margaret Cox made the long journey to Australia, to visit the local health districts in New South Wales (NSW) that we are fortunate to work with. To check out the previous blogs on her trip, click HERE!  In our last blog, Margaret visited…

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