New Year New Career Special Report

From career coaches to micro-credentials, here’s what you should be considering when planning your next move

Sustainability really does matter to new recruits – potential employers’ ESG credentials are increasingly affecting their choice of roles

Figuring out where employees are at, what challenges they face and, most importantly, how employers should respond is the mission of one Irish start-up

Climbing the career ladder in one direction is a thing of the past; lateral and diagonal moves are part of progression too

Using employee data can identify areas within the organisation where wellness is struggling, usually indicated by employee sickness, absence and ultimately turnover and poor retention

As the pandemic waned, conversations around work flexibility quietened – but they are far from finished

Recognising differences is the key to good intergenerational staff relationships – a one-size-fits-all strategy won’t work

‘Here is your salary and a pension’ doesn’t cut it anymore, says one expert. How can firms meet the challenge of changing expectations?

With increased need for upskilling, micro-credentials provide an agile alternative to higher-commitment courses

A company’s reputation counts for a lot when it comes to hiring the best so they need to proactively guard it

Ireland’s accommodation crisis means firms with overseas opportunities have a competitive advantage in recruitment

Post pandemic, recruitment involves a blend of online and in-person interviews. What’s the best approach for candidates?

Research commissioned by Jameson found 58 per cent of Gen Z and millennials prioritise work-life balance over starting salary

Uncertainty is a factor of the current macroeconomic climate but key Irish sectors aren’t going anywhere

With multiple careers more usual, State-backed skills initiatives mean it has never been easier to change tack

Employment remains buoyant, with IT among the sectors seeking skilled recruits, but jobs at junior levels are scarcer

Staff are increasingly particular about who they will work for, with sustainability credentials counting for as much as salary

Despite jobs being available in Ireland, many people want to work abroad. Where are the best options?

Employers can use remote working to everyone’s advantage by rethinking their long-term workforce strateg

Employers are driving progress on equality, diversity and inclusion because they realise they have to

As remote, hybrid and flexible working bed in, not being visible to the office shouldn’t be a disadvantage

For high-skill workers it’s an employees market but employers can pull away from the pack too with training and development strategies

Recruitment experts offer advice on clinching a contract that meets your requirements without overplaying your hand

Organisations that invest in staff health and wellbeing are set to become employers of choice, and the benefits to business are clear

Apprenticeships and other qualification pathways have been part of a sea change in Irish education and employment