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Limited local talent proving difficult for employers
Sarah McIntosh
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.
30 October 2024 News
Legal Advice: why was he passed over for the permanent post?
Is an employer entitled to pass over an employee on a temporary contract for a permanent position?
30 October 2024 Recruitment
Careers: Movers and shakers
We take a look at some of the recent appointments across the agri jobs market, writes Sarah McIntosh.
Agri Careers: movers and shakers
Movement across the sector is slow to pick up this month, we take a look at some of the recent appointments, writes Sarah McIntosh.
25 September 2024 Recruitment
Job first approach to finding a career
With many educational pathways and different ways to learn, students should take a look at the career pathways, as going straight to college isn't the only option, writes Sarah McIntosh.
21 August 2024 Education
First female president of Virginia Show
A dedicated team of 100 volunteers are working behind the scenes to ensure the success of this year's Virginia Show, Mary Gaynor is the first female at the helm, writes Sarah McIntosh.
14 August 2024 Education
Agri Careers: redundancies - know your rights
With several agri companies going through a restructuring, we take a look at employee rights and entitlements, writes Sarah McIntosh.
10 July 2024 Recruitment
Agri Careers: how to perfect your job application
As the summer months arrive, many young people are on the lookout for jobs. Make your CV and application stand out from the crowd, writes Sarah McIntosh.
26 June 2024 Recruitment
Agri Careers: transparency on pay rates on the way
With the challenges of attracting and retaining staff felt amongst the industry, HR managers are experiencing an increase in salary expectations from employees, writes Sarah McIntosh.
19 June 2024 Recruitment
Agri Careers: Master’s degree - is it worth the money?
With a master’s degree now costing up to €25,000, it’s time to look at the important factors to consider before making a final decision, writes Sarah McIntosh.
12 June 2024 Living Life