As we move beyond Easter and start planning for the summer months, many organisations turn their attention to traditional recruitment. But this period is about more than filling immediate vacancies. It is an ideal time to step back and work with your “resourcing partner” to shape a workforce approach that truly supports your unique business
Key Activity The period has been defined by a clear shift toward macro caution and infrastructure resilience. The Central Bank’s latest bulletin revised 2026 GDP growth down to 1.3% (from 3.1%), as energy shocks linked to Middle East instability continue to filter through the Irish economy. With Brent crude now above $100/bbl and gas futures
To all our clients, contractors and staff, we want to take a moment to wish you a very happy and restful break. Easter holds different meanings for different people across our business, and for many it is simply a time to pause, reflect and enjoy time together. Whatever it represents for you, we hope you
New Irish ‘unicorn’ as Tines raises €121m at valuation of €1.1bn Tines, the Dublin-based software firm, has raised a $125m (€121m) Series C funding round, valuing the company at $1.125bn (€1.09bn) and bringing the total amount of financing raised to $272m (€263.4m). The company, co-founded by CEO Eoin Hinchy and Thomas Kinsella, is co-headquartered in
* Intel’s Workforce Reduction Puts Irish Jobs at Risk * Intel announced plans to cut 20% of its global workforce, placing hundreds of jobs at its Leixlip facility in Ireland at risk. * Empower Tech Futures Fund Launches * Rethink Ireland, in collaboration with the JP Morgan Chase Foundation and the Department of Rural and
TikTok informed the Irish government of potential redundancies affecting up to 300 roles at its Dublin office, as part of a global restructuring effort. AccountsIQ, a Dublin-based SaaS company specializing in cloud-based financial management software, raised €60 million to accelerate its growth and product development. Aerlytix, a Dublin-based aviation analytics firm, received €455,000 from Enterprise
AI News Ireland Protex AI raises $36m to continue US expansion Workplace safety start-up Protex AI has secured $36m in a Series B funding round as the start-up expands across the US. The oversubscribed round was led by global investment firm Hedosophia, with participation from Salesforce Ventures and existing investors. The Limerick-founded start-up provides tech
AccountsIQ snaps up expense management vendor ExpenseIn Ireland’s AccountsIQ has acquired UK-based expense and invoice management software vendor ExpenseIn to “expand beyond finance teams into the broader business user function”. Terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. Founded in 2015, ExpenseIn operates a cloud-based platform that consolidates business expense submission, approval and reporting processes.
As 2024 comes to an end, we extend our sincere thanks and best wishes to our valued clients and candidates. This year is marked by growth, opportunities, and progress, and we’re proud to have supported your efforts every step of the way. Whether it involved sourcing exceptional top talent, streamlining hiring processes, or leveraging innovative
NEWS GridBeyond secures €11.25m for joint venture expansion eir evo talent: The company has a number of open roles in the UK but it is yet to be seen as to whether there will be hiring in Ireland too in the wake of the funding through this year. GridBeyond, the smart energy company that raised
