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The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is opening up cybersecurity careers in finance
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Jennifer Cahill April 12th, 2024

The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is opening up cybersecurity careers in finance

DORA is set to bring about important regulatory changes in our banking and financial sectors. What is DORA, what will be its impact on operations, and how will it influence cybersecurity roles in the years to come?

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Fast-track your career path with our tailored LinkedIn strategy
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Jennifer Cahill March 15th, 2024

Fast-track your career path with our tailored LinkedIn strategy

LinkedIn is not merely a professional networking platform. We explore the art and science of leveraging LinkedIn to land your next job effortlessly.

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Strategic reskilling spurs peak competitiveness, breakthrough innovation, and soaring productivity
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Jennifer Cahill March 10th, 2024

Strategic reskilling spurs peak competitiveness, breakthrough innovation, and soaring productivity

The WEF says that 50% of all employees will need reskilling by 2025. The imperative for businesses is to develop a comprehensive strategy that addresses the need for reskilling, ensuring their workforce are both competent and future-proof.

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Land your dream role: our proven 7-step strategy for navigating the job market
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Jennifer Cahill March 04th, 2024

Land your dream role: our proven 7-step strategy for navigating the job market

Navigating the job market can be daunting, but with a well-structured approach you can significantly minimise the stress and increase your chances of success.

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Unlocking flexibility and innovation: the strategic advantage of temporary workers
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Jennifer Cahill January 22nd, 2024

Unlocking flexibility and innovation: the strategic advantage of temporary workers

You may not realise it, but temporary workers are the secret ingredient that many of your competitors are already leveraging to stay ahead. Learn how they benefit your business.

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Top recruitment trends shaping Ireland’s job market in 2024
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Jennifer Cahill January 01st, 2024

Top recruitment trends shaping Ireland’s job market in 2024

The new year is here, and so is our round-up of the top recruitment changes you can expect in Ireland in 2024!

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Factors impacting Ireland’s ability to attract the very best talent
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Jennifer Cahill November 28th, 2023

Factors impacting Ireland’s ability to attract the very best talent

Ireland is known for being pro-business and having a skilled workforce. But local and global factors are shrinking the talent pool of one of the world’s most open economies. What can Ireland do to enhance its appeal and ensure people want to work here?

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What is flexibility in the workplace and why is it important?
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Jennifer Cahill August 16th, 2023

What is flexibility in the workplace and why is it important?

Attitudes to work are evolving. To retain and engage employees, organisations today are reimagining the traditional workplace by embracing more flexible working arrangements that cater to the diverse needs and expectations of their workforce. But good flexible working depends on two key ingredients: choice and trust.

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Multiple recruiting agencies? This is why you should use only one
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Jennifer Cahill August 10th, 2023

Multiple recruiting agencies? This is why you should use only one

If you’re hiring for an important role (and what role isn’t important in today’s business environment) it may seem logical to hedge your bets by calling upon several recruitment agencies for help. You may feel you’ll get better coverage if different agencies are out there publicising your job offer. More is more, right? Wrong!

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How to develop and manage your RPO relationship effectively
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Jennifer Cahill August 02nd, 2023

How to develop and manage your RPO relationship effectively

Moving to a recruitment process outsourcing solution offers numerous benefits, not least of which are the access to expert recruiters, streamlined hiring processes, enhanced employer branding, and improved candidate experiences. But you still need to choose your partner wisely and create an environment in which the partnership will thrive.

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Why your recruitment strategy needs more focus on competence and aptitude
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Jennifer Cahill July 13th, 2023

Why your recruitment strategy needs more focus on competence and aptitude

The focus on skills in recruitment is changing and organisations that don’t adapt will find themselves looking at smaller and smaller candidate pools as they struggle to fill roles.

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10 steps to eliminating gender bias in the recruitment process
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Jennifer Cahill June 21st, 2023

10 steps to eliminating gender bias in the recruitment process

Gender inequality persists in the finance industry, even as firms across the UK and Ireland grapple with challenges in identifying and recruiting talent. The COVID-19 pandemic worsened many issues related to gender equity.

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A comprehensive guide to achieving gender equality in financial services
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Jennifer Cahill June 20th, 2023

A comprehensive guide to achieving gender equality in financial services

Gender inequality in financial services is one of the most limiting elements of the industry today. Often unrecognised within organisations, gender inequality is an issue that all sectors of the financial services industry need to focus on.

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Should you use Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) for talent acquisition?
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Jennifer Cahill June 16th, 2023

Should you use Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) for talent acquisition?

How to outsource every aspect of recruitment without any loss of value or control - elevating candidate quality and driving organisational success.

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Time for a change? Signs that you might be ready for a new job
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Jennifer Cahill May 15th, 2023

Time for a change? Signs that you might be ready for a new job

If your weekdays are starting to feel like Groundhog Day, it might be a sign that change is in the air. In this blog, we explore the telltale signs that you're primed for a new professional adventure.

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Tips on returning to work after a career break
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Jennifer Cahill April 18th, 2023

Tips on returning to work after a career break

Technology and regulations in finance are constantly changing. This makes a return to work after a career break a challenging prospect. However, with the right support and resources, returning professionals can successfully re-enter the workforce and contribute their skills and experience to the industry.

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The pros and cons of the four-day working week in Ireland
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Jennifer Cahill April 17th, 2023

The pros and cons of the four-day working week in Ireland

The concept of a four-day working week has gained popularity in recent years, and for good reason. The traditional five-day work week has been in place for decades, but many people believe it's time for a change. This shift has been supported by various trials conducted in different countries, including Ireland, and it’s making the companies taking it up much more attractive for potential employees

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Plan and execute a successsful career move in financial services
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Jennifer Cahill April 15th, 2023

Plan and execute a successsful career move in financial services

Making a career move can be a daunting prospect. Apart from the stress and upheaval, the process itself can take up to six months by the time you factor in the hiring cycle and notice periods. Planning and foresight, however, can make things much easier.

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How to write the perfect CV (and avoid some common mistakes)
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Jennifer Cahill March 30th, 2023

How to write the perfect CV (and avoid some common mistakes)

Ready for a change? If you've been considering a career move, it could be time to dust off your old CV. Luckily, our experts are on hand to offer some top CV writing tips!

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Ireland’s first Women in Finance Charter: process and progress
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Jennifer Cahill February 17th, 2023

Ireland’s first Women in Finance Charter: process and progress

Ireland’s Women in Finance Charter was put together in April 2022. It establishes and documents the financial services industry’s intent for increased participation of women at every level, including junior, middle and senior management, as well as directorship roles within Irish financial services organisations.

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How to achieve gender balance in your recruitment processes
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Jennifer Cahill February 17th, 2023

How to achieve gender balance in your recruitment processes

When a business identifies a need for recruitment, the initial response to advertise the role should be paused to allow for important considerations. At Savvi Recruitment, we recommend that a business seeking new employees conducts an internal review first to determine if the team is well-balanced - and if not, what needs to be done to correct the imbalance.

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Gender pay gap reporting in Ireland and four ways to effect change
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Jennifer Cahill February 17th, 2023

Gender pay gap reporting in Ireland and four ways to effect change

Until quite recently, Irish employers were under no legal obligation to report employee pay gaps according to gender. That all changed dramatically after the passage of the Gender Pay Gap Information Act which went into effect in May of 2022.

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A recruitment expert’s top tips for preparing for a job interview
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Jennifer Cahill January 04th, 2023

A recruitment expert’s top tips for preparing for a job interview

So you’ve decided you’re ready for a change. The great news for professionals in the financial services area is that overall employment in this vital sector is projected to grow on a global scale over the next decade. That means the jobs are there awaiting talented candidates like you, but you’ll also face talented competition for every role. This means you’ll likely need some help fixing up your CV and with preparing for an interview!

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Salary benchmarking: getting employee compensation right
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Jennifer Cahill December 13th, 2022

Salary benchmarking: getting employee compensation right

In all of the talk of the “new normal” over the last couple of years, one trend has emerged. Things are going to continue to change rapidly.

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Top tips for attracting talent in the financial services sector
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Jennifer Cahill December 13th, 2022

Top tips for attracting talent in the financial services sector

The art of attracting talent in financial services is as nuanced as the financial services industry itself. If you want to hire the best of the best, you’ll need to stand out from the competition.

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How to create a meaningful career path in the financial services sector
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Jennifer Cahill December 13th, 2022

How to create a meaningful career path in the financial services sector

Amidst the uncertainties of today’s post-COVID business landscape, job hunters in the financial services industry are looking for much more than high salaries.

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How to create a great candidate experience (and why it matters)
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Jennifer Cahill November 15th, 2022

How to create a great candidate experience (and why it matters)

It’s no secret that we’re in the middle of a skilled labour shortage. For those of us recruiting, that means there’s a smaller pool of candidates who are actively looking, and in tight markets, that can often mean it’s necessary to try and lure people away from a role that they’re already in. With historic high employment numbers in Ireland (only 4.5% of the population are out of work), there’s no doubt that we need to consider the importance of a good candidate experience in order to secure the best people.

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Create a recruitment marketing strategy in five easy steps
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Jennifer Cahill November 15th, 2022

Create a recruitment marketing strategy in five easy steps

Finding the right employees for your company is no easy task. So where does a recruitment marketing plan come in?

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Strategic talent management for financial services companies in Ireland
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Jennifer Cahill November 15th, 2022

Strategic talent management for financial services companies in Ireland

The financial services industry is a really big employer for Ireland. With lots of companies competing for the same people, strategic talent management is a must to help you get ahead.

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[Podcast] How to increase talent diversity in the financial services sector
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Jennifer Cahill September 20th, 2022

[Podcast] How to increase talent diversity in the financial services sector

We know all too well the gender imbalances that exist in all organisations, but especially in the financial services sector. In this podcast we share some of our best tips around ways to improve gender balance through recruitment, and some client recruitment strategies that we've seen that work well!

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Five ways to reduce the gender pay gap in financial services companies
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Jennifer Cahill August 25th, 2022

Five ways to reduce the gender pay gap in financial services companies

The gender pay gap in financial services is well known to be larger than other industries. But with reporting now mandatory in Ireland, what does it mean for financial service companies?

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Attracting and retaining finance talent: 7 expert tips
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Jennifer Cahill July 21st, 2022

Attracting and retaining finance talent: 7 expert tips

What does it take to attract and retain talent today? In this article, we’ll take a look at attracting and retaining finance talent in today’s landscape and our Savvi predictions about how hiring will look by the end of 2022 and into 2023.

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Retaining finance talent in 3 easy steps
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Jennifer Cahill July 18th, 2022

Retaining finance talent in 3 easy steps

Retaining finance talent takes a concentrated effort. Financial service organisations need to spend more time than ever hiring with care. This often means working to build relationships with prospective employees over a period of time.

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The great resignation in financial services: is it all bad?
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Jennifer Cahill July 15th, 2022

The great resignation in financial services: is it all bad?

Anyone working in financial services recruitment has likely encountered the Great Resignation that began in 2021. It was a time when a tidal wave of employee churn took place.

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Sample interview questions for every role in finance
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Jennifer Cahill June 13th, 2022

Sample interview questions for every role in finance

If you’re in the finance industry, filling professional roles can be an ordeal. You have to carefully vet candidates to make sure they have the right skills, mindset, and experience to succeed. You also want to ensure that they fit in with your company’s culture.

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3 tips for undertaking a recruitment strategy audit
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Jennifer Cahill June 10th, 2022

3 tips for undertaking a recruitment strategy audit

In today’s job market more than ever, the recruitment process is predominantly candidate-driven. Due to the saturation in the job market, it has become more difficult to find the ideal candidate, who’s a good fit for your company and your brand.

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[Podcast] Tips for developing a finance recruitment strategy
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Jennifer Cahill June 09th, 2022

[Podcast] Tips for developing a finance recruitment strategy

We share tips and tricks around client recruitment strategies that are working well and are getting good engagement from a candidate perspective, with the aim of being able to help you attract talent and get ahead of the competition and to be able to secure the best candidates.

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Creating a finance recruitment strategy: the ultimate guide
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Jennifer Cahill June 09th, 2022

Creating a finance recruitment strategy: the ultimate guide

A finance recruitment strategy is an empowering tool for those hiring in a competitive market. It’s the game play. The outlined process of who you need to hire, but also how you will hire them and why.

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What are Irish CEOs preoccupied with right now? Answer: people
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Jennifer Cahill February 22nd, 2021

What are Irish CEOs preoccupied with right now? Answer: people

A survey of CEOs conducted by Ibec in December 2020 reveals that two of the top five areas of strategic importance cited by CEOs were people issues.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] A SEAR-ious recruitment process looks more like this…
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Jennifer Cahill November 29th, 2019

[INFOGRAPHIC] A SEAR-ious recruitment process looks more like this…

2020 marks a new year, a new decade and a new way of running a recruitment process.

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Get SEAR-ious! Upgrading your recruitment process is a best practice now, or a must do, later.
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Jennifer Cahill November 27th, 2019

Get SEAR-ious! Upgrading your recruitment process is a best practice now, or a must do, later.

The Senior Executive Accountability Regime (SEAR) is fundamentally about re-establishing public trust in our financial institutions.

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Fitness & Probity and CBI expectations: would your firm pass the 30-second litmus test?
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Jennifer Cahill November 25th, 2019

Fitness & Probity and CBI expectations: would your firm pass the 30-second litmus test?

Fitness & Probity appears to be higher up the CBI's agenda these days, and maybe for good reason.

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CP86 and recruiting for the six key managerial functions
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Jennifer Cahill October 25th, 2019

CP86 and recruiting for the six key managerial functions

Under CP86 there are six core Managerial Functions that need to be in place.

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Why culture is so important in securing top FRIC talent?
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Jennifer Cahill October 07th, 2019

Why culture is so important in securing top FRIC talent?

In weighing up a prospective role, culture is as important as salaries and benefits.

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5 ways to win during the CP86 hiring frenzy
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Jennifer Cahill October 04th, 2019

5 ways to win during the CP86 hiring frenzy

Ok, so you’ve just completed a CP86 desk-based review with the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI), and you are pretty sure you will need to make some changes, and fast.

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