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​Supporting Irish SMEs Through Uncertainty: Matrix Recruitment Is Your Talent Partner

The global environment is unpredictable, Irish SMEs are facing a unique set of challenges. Accord...

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The Hidden Cost of Unfilled Roles: Why Proactive Hiring Pays Off

​Vacant positions aren’t just an HR headache—they carry a real, measurable cost. From lost revenu...

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Gender Pay Gap

Gender Pay Gap Reporting 2025: A Practical Guide for Irish Employers

​As of June 1, 2025, any Irish employer with 50+ employees must publish a gender pay gap report u...

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Engineering Week Blog Post

Top 5 Engineering Careers Shaping the Future

​As technology evolves and industries shift towards more innovative solutions, the demand for sk...

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The Impact of US Election Results on Ireland: A Comprehensive Overview

​As the dust settles on the U.S. elections, the global ramifications of the results extend far be...

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Ireland’s ‘Brain Gain’: The Return of Graduates and What It Means for Employers

​In recent years, Ireland has experienced a positive shift in its talent pool—a ‘brain gain’ as ...

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Rethinking Our Relationship with Work

​In a world where work often gets a bad rap, the reality might surprise you: many of us actually ...

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Feeling 'Ill-ish'? Navigating the New Rules of Working When Sick

The line between being unwell and working anyway has become increasingly blurred. Many of us have...

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Exploring 2024 Trends in Recruitment and Marketing: Insights from Laura Keane of Matrix Recruitment

​In the ever-evolving landscape of recruitment and marketing, staying ahead of the curve is cruci...

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Green Recruitment: Sustainability Trends in the Irish Job Market

As the world faces increasing environmental challenges, the importance of sustainability has beco...

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How Employers Can Identify Fake Sick Days

As a business owner or manager, solving workplace issues is a major part of the job, but some iss...

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4 Day Work Week Calendar

A four-day week: Is it really that simple?

“Perhaps there’s no right or wrong answer and the jury is still out on whether society will benef...

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Ai Blog Post

AI & Recruitment

​Over the last 25 years, there has been a remarkable transformation of the recruitment sector p...

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Death of Work Phone Calls is no Surprise

-      70% of workers in Ireland prefer emails over calls for work-related communication-      ...

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5 Benefits Employees Expect in 2023

​Despite a number of news headlines announcing job losses over the past number of months, Irela...

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