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5 Qualities of Successful Contractors

Contractor Guides
What are the keys to contracting success? In this article, we look at some of the top soft skills and qualities that will help you to find success as a contractor.  1. A Curious Mindset   In each job, you will encounter new projects,…
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23 November 2020
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Moving from Permanent to Contracting – Everything You Need to Know

Contractor Guides
Switching from permanent employment to contracting is a big step, but it doesn't have to be difficult. Read our guide below to learn more about how to make the move.    What are the Main Differences Between Permanent Employment and Contracting? A…
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18 November 2020
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What Are the Benefits of Being a Contractor?

Contractor Guides
Are you thinking about making a move into contracting? Take a look at our guide to discover the top benefits of being a contractor.  Higher Take-Home Pay Contractors tend to earn higher gross pay than employees. This higher rate of pay…
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11 November 2020
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Why Contingent Labour is The Future of Work

Employer Insights, Contractor Guides, Future of Work
Check out our guide below to find out why contracting and contingent labour represents the future of work in Ireland and around the world. What Is A Contingent Worker? Contingent Workers are those who provide services to an organisation…
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4 November 2020
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Meet the Team: Louise O’Neill

Meet the Team
Louise O’Neill is the Manager of Berkley’s Business & Technology Permanent Division with responsibility for software and infrastructure. In this interview, she tells us about her recruitment career journey.   Translating Skills…
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20 October 2020
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5 Ways to Mind Your Mental Health When You’re Working from Home

Career Insights
While work-related stress is nothing new, the past few years have marked a watershed moment in the history of workplace mental health. As such, it’s important to take time to reflect on how these changes and challenges brought on by the “new…
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12 October 2020
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Upskilling Your Workforce: How to Run a Successful Training Programme

Employer Insights
To remain competitive in 2022 and beyond, organisations need to invest in upskilling existing employees in key areas and skills.   Table of Contents What is an Upskilling Programme? Industry 4.0 & The Looming Skills Crisis …
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15 September 2020
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Market Trends & Remote Interviewing Tips [Recording & Transcript]

Career Insights, Webinars
In August, Berkley held a two-part webinar series in conjunction with IT@Cork. Entitled "Helping You Map Your Career", this series was designed to help jobseekers successfully navigate the jobs market in post-lockdown Ireland. This episode…
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9 September 2020
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