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#New Year, New Career 2026

New Year, New Career 2026

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>Entrepreneur Ronan Corrigan says that he enjoys the buzz of creating and developing a business. His first locum medical staffing solutions business Global Medics, developed with business partner Justyn Randall, was acquired by global recruitment giant Impellum Group for €40m+ in 2015.</p>

economy

Entrepreneur enjoys a new lease of life thanks to his career pivot

Ronan Corrigan is an innovative and hugely successful entrepreneur, but he struggled in 9-to-5 jobs; he reflects on his career decisions

<p>Eoin Greaves spent 15 years in software sales, then realised that coaching sports teams was what brought him most joy, so he launched 'ActiveSport’ in Ireland. </p>

economy

Career pivot: From high-earner in software to founding ActiveSport

<p>Leading recruiters advise employers to meet candidates in-person before offering a role. Since Covid, the recruitment sector has noticed a rise in ‘drop outs’ or hires ‘not working out’ in cases where they've been hired solely on the basis of video interviews. </p>

economy

Helping jobseekers succeed at interview

Call to all ex-pat tradespeople to come and build back home

economy

Call to all ex-pat tradespeople to come and build back home

Human resource management and recruitment employment business concept

companies

Good hiring holds the key to a company's success

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economy

Irish households are wealthier than ever, worth €1.3bn, report finds

Woman Shopping Online using Credit Card and Laptop for Christmas Presents

Make time over the holidays to consider a new year career move

The seasonal break is a time to relax, but also a time to look at your jobseeking options

Sat, 27 Dec, 2025

Finding career traction after an extended break

Finding career traction after an extended break

Deloitte’s ‘Return to Work’ programme is a supportive nine-month placement that encourages participants to reboot their career after a break from work

Sat, 27 Dec, 2025

Woman studying at home with multiracial students via video conference

Hybrid work may have to face up to commercial reality for year ahead

Having taken a global lead in engaging with remote and hybrid work options, Irish employers are pausing to reflect

Fri, 26 Dec, 2025

Intriguing crossroads for the future of work, says Mac Giolla Phádraig

Intriguing crossroads for the future of work, says Mac Giolla Phádraig

Robert Mac Giolla Phádraig, founder of Talent Summit and former CCO of Sigmar Recruitment, talks about changing workplace trends with Colm Greaves

Fri, 26 Dec, 2025

Business Women at Video Conference Call in Office

Job interviews: Pros and cons of in-person versus video

Changing trends in job interview, including the pros and cons of video versus in-person formats; we talk to Niall Murray of recruiters Collins McNicholas

Wed, 24 Dec, 2025

Mother with her baby boy in baby carrier waiting for a taxi at city

Microshifting, useful flexible work option for some in short term

Spreading your hours out across a longer working day allows you to integrate work into your daily life, but it must be handled with care, advises expert

Tue, 23 Dec, 2025

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Happiness lies in following a path that aligns with your passions and values

Choosing or changing your career path can be daunting, but help is at hand. Rita de Brún speaks with a range of expert advisors

Mon, 22 Dec, 2025

Make a real difference, join Enable Ireland

Make a real difference, join Enable Ireland

Join Enable Ireland’s dynamic team and make a difference in the lives of children and adults with disabilities

Sun, 21 Dec, 2025

Variety is the spice of life in Irish tourism

Variety is the spice of life in Irish tourism

Considering a new career? Look no further than Ireland’s tourism sector

Sun, 21 Dec, 2025

Ten minutes with Laura O’Halloran, senior clinical psychologist, Enable Ireland

Ten minutes with Laura O’Halloran, senior clinical psychologist, Enable Ireland

"The best part of my job with Enable Ireland is the mix of meaningful clinical work and genuine human connection; and being alongside families at important moments in their lives is something I never take for granted"

Sun, 21 Dec, 2025

Apex Global Resources complements and strengthens Enerveo’s workforce

Apex Global Resources complements and strengthens Enerveo’s workforce

Recruiter Apex supports Enerveo, helping local authorities across Ireland upgrade public lighting networks to modern LED luminaires, cutting costs and CO₂ emissions

Sun, 21 Dec, 2025

Pay transparency, hybrid and AI top of workplace agenda for 2026

Pay transparency, hybrid and AI top of workplace agenda for 2026

Just 1% of organisations say they feel fully prepared for the upcoming EU Pay Transparency Directive, says Maeve McElwee of Ibec

Sun, 21 Dec, 2025

Ten minutes with Mark O'Leary, executive financial consultant with FDC Financial Services

Ten minutes with Mark O'Leary, executive financial consultant with FDC Financial Services

"The FS Care Team that I am heading up was launched earlier this year with a focus on servicing enhancements and communicating with clients through digital transformation"

Sun, 21 Dec, 2025

Forvis Mazars targets growth with five new partners

S Forvis Mazars targets growth with five new partners

Audit, tax, advisory and consulting firm aims to build on its existing partnership strengths to nurture growth in an increasingly complex and dynamic trading environment

Sat, 20 Dec, 2025

Advance your accounting career with FDC Group in Killarney or Waterford

Advance your accounting career with FDC Group in Killarney or Waterford

Since 2019, FDC Group has more than doubled its employee numbers to now more than 550 staff in 51 offices across Ireland

Sat, 20 Dec, 2025

Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

S Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

New appointees with Insight Private Clients, Germinal, Logicalis UK&I, Viatel Technology Group, Mason Hayes & Curran and the Association of Independent Music Ireland

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

A diverse group of young business people walking a corridor in the glass-enclosed office of a modern startup, including a person

How Gen Z is redefining workplace wellbeing

Sandra Healy, founder and CEO of the gamified platform inclusio, speaks with Rita de Brún about how leaders can keep up with the priorities on the current generation of workers

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025