The Ascension Group (Ascension Executive Recruitment, Orange Recruitment and Southside Personnel) 2018 Salary Survey finds modest pay increases with bonuses making a reappearance and softer benefits such as flexitime becoming increasingly important. Find out what you are worth in our 2018 Salary Survey which is now available as a free download here.

The Executive market during 2016 saw a significant increase in the number of ‘C’suite professionals active in the market. Many of these were Irish people who had lived overseas during the downturn and are now looking to relocate back home. Salaries for Executives are rising and increases where talent is in high demand is upContinue Reading

Ascension Executive Recruitment MD Mairead Fleming joins the Ready Business Podcast to discuss returning to work in January and surviving the job you hate. Many people are feeling glum and miserable and questioning where their future lies as they return to work in the new year, however change is in your hands and it’s up toContinue Reading

Our 2016 salary survey is now available and it’s good news! Executives are now lifting their heads again after a number of years of limited opportunities. Companies are hiring. SMEs have seen considerable growth which is encouraging and this trend is set to continue throughout the year. The average increase in salaries is 2% withContinue Reading

Competency Based Interviews. Competency Based Interviews There are several types of interviews but the one that is becoming increasingly common is the Competency Based Interview. It may sound intimidating but the reality is that this type of interview will get the best out of you as a candidate and allow you to present yourself inContinue Reading