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paycheque, and that
learning
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development opportunities and a culture of inclusivity rank much higher in importance. “Our experience would tell us that people want to be paid fairly. In the top five concerns when it comes to seeking work, the ability to grow and develop is right up there. Companies have to be very cognisant of their investment in people because that’s what helps you to retain them. Making sure your training is world class is a big draw. Good people are attracted to organisations who offer really good development opportunities.” A workplace that champions diversity and
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talented workforce can be the driving force behind an organisation’s success,
but it takes more than a games room and restaurant to lure the best and brightest. Recruiters are having to work smarter to source the workers they want, while the blurred lines between life inside and out of the office means employees are seeking a more authentic work experience.
ORGANISATIONAL INSIGHTS Anne Heraty, CEO of Cpl Resources plc., a recognised leader in workforce solutions, specialist recruitment, managed services and outsourcing, believes that organisations are thinking beyond education and experience when seeking top talent. “Culture fit is a huge part of the recruitment process. Understanding the culture fit in your organisation, understanding where the gaps are, is hugely important. It’s about the blend of the team and the capabilities. You can have people with fantastic skillsets, but if they’re not in the right role, the business doesn’t fulfil its potential and neither do they. You can train people but it’s more challenging to change someone’s motivation or character. If you don’t have people with the right attitude driving your business, your chances of success are much less.”
EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS When formulating talent acquisition and retention strategies, Heraty explains that employees are thinking beyond the
inclusion is an attractive proposition and, according to PwC’s recent Workforce of the Future survey, 88 per cent of millennials want to work for a company whose values reflect their own. “Creating that inclusive culture really
helps an organisation attract talent, knowing that you can be open and bring your best self to work. There is dramatic evidence that diverse teams perform better: people who think differently from one another have a much better approach to problem solving and are much more likely to achieve better results. The Marriage Referendum was
NATIVE KNOW-HOW While Ireland’s geographic location, currency and language would appear the major attractions when considering investing here, Heraty is quick to point out that the local talent pool is itself a draw. “We are known to be flexible and adaptable as a workforce. Irish people tend to be good workers, our productivity is high. Our multinational and FDI clients constantly acknowledge the success of their Irish operations and it is heartening and encouraging to see these multinationals investing again and again to build out their Irish operation: that’s what really endorses, that they can hire really good people.” Ireland’s island status has created a
mentality that looks beyond its shores. “The management here are very outward
looking and that’s why you often see Irish people in key management positions globally in really successful multinationals.” As well as ambition, Ireland’s workforce has age and education on its side. The country has the youngest population in Europe, with almost half under the age of 34, and over half (52 per cent) of 25- to 34-year-olds possess a third level qualification, compared to an OECD average of 43 per cent. Ireland’s education system offers a university education that meets
skillsets, but if they’re not in the right role, the business doesn’t fulfil its potential and neither do they. You can train people but
it’s more challenging to change someone’s motivation or character.”
really helpful in terms of opening up the discussion and putting diversity and inclusion on the agenda. The fact that we were the first country to do it helped to position us as an open, outward looking country.” There is still space, however, on the wish
list for gym memberships and dental plans, and, says Heraty, companies that emphasise the importance of wellness will appeal. “People are interested in knowing that
employers are supportive of health and wellbeing and that can be everything from gym membership to social initiatives like cycling or yoga. That idea that a healthy workforce is a high performing workforce, people are really buying into that.”
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the needs of a competitive economy, and knowledge transfer between universities and companies is
very attractive, giving
multinationals access to ‘bespoke’ graduates. “Courses can be adapted to the needs of companies and that ability is very important.” Ireland Inc also plays its part in attracting
and retaining top talent, says Heraty of international employees who choose to locate here. “They have a good experience here. It’s our culture, we are open and welcoming. Ireland is regarded as a safe place with a stable environment, our education system is good and that’s what interests people when they consider coming to and staying in Ireland.”
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