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Jobs outlook: hiring experts share their market insights on employment
Sarah McIntosh
Recruitment specialists outline to Sarah McIntosh the current employment trends across the agri-jobs market.
Jobs outlook: hiring experts share their market insights on employment
Limited local talent proving difficult for employers
23 November 2024 Agri jobs
Limited local talent proving difficult for employers
Results of the Irish Farmers Journal jobs survey show that 68% of agri-food companies are finding it hard to Fill roles with the biggest difficulty being limited local talent, writes Sarah McIntosh.
More than half of employees are looking for an increase in salary
20 November 2024 Agri jobs
More than half of employees are looking for an increase in salary
As many as 53% of Irish employees are likely to ask for a pay rise next year. It is important to know how to approach negotiations to maximise your chances of getting one, writes Sarah McIntosh.
Improving farm labour efficiency
With the average dairy farm experiencing a 30% rise in workload over the last decade, labour efficiency has never been so important, writes Sarah McIntosh.
20 November 2024 Agri jobs
Addressing a gender pay gap is not an instant fix
With an increase in agri-food companies having to complete gender pay gap reports, we take a look at the challenges preventing equal pay.
20 November 2024 Agri jobs
New course for non-farmers aimed at fighting skills shortages
A pilot programme providing a new pathway into agriculture for people with a non-farming background is aimed at helping labour shortages in the Laois and Offaly region, writes Sarah McIntosh.
20 November 2024 Agri jobs
Top tips to ace your job application and prepare for interview
A strong CV, cover letter and interview preparation are the pathways to landing your ideal job. HR manager for The Agricultural Trust Sarah Buckley gives her top tips for job applications.
20 November 2024 Agri jobs
How is artificial intelligence changing the workplace?
With over one-third of Irish employers adopting AI into their business for day-to-day jobs, HR managers and employees need to know the implications of this technology, writes Sarah McIntosh.
20 November 2024 Agri jobs
Focus: competition for employees heightens as labour market tightens
Sarah McIntosh highlights how competition for employees heightens as labour market tightens.
20 November 2024 Agri jobs
Agri jobs: attracting and retaining talent in the industry
In a competitive market, some companies are offering unique employee benefits to help attract and retain staff. Sarah McIntosh looks at how companies are separating themselves from competitors.
26 December 2023 Agri jobs
Agri jobs: career progression and the importance of networking
The importance of networking cannot be overlooked in terms of career progression. LinkedIn can be used as a professional tool to develop your professional profile, writes Sarah McIntosh.
26 December 2023 Agri jobs
Using work permits as a solution to on-farm labour shortages
With labour shortages seen across the agri-food sector, could work permits be one of the solutions? Sarah McIntosh talks to Martin Frayne, director of Potential Resources to find out.
25 December 2023 Agri jobs