Benefits when attracting and retaining staff
Most retailers are facing a significant increase in their wage budget from this January. This increase, coupled with additional sick days, the upcoming new February bank holiday costs and imminent...
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View Article5 things to keep in mind when applying for your next big career move
New Year, New job? February tends to be one of our busiest months for retailers looking for a move. With many too busy to interview in December and often taking some time back with family and taking...
View ArticleHow to work as a refugee in Ireland
Want to work as a refugee in Ireland? If you are a refugee and want to work with Excel there are a couple of required documents that we need before we can get you started with us. – Temporary Residence...
View ArticleDo today’s candidates have less “staying power” than those in years gone by?
In today’s rollercoaster world of grocery retail candidates who start but don’t stay can cause huge disruption to any team or store. We are hearing more stories from retailers who have gone through...
View ArticleMeet our expert hospitality team: Q&A
Meet the team behind the expert hospitality insights at Excel Recruitment. Answering some of the most pressing questions with regards to recruitment and the hospitality industry. Highlighting the the...
View ArticleCase Study: Successful workforce solutions for Butlers Chocolates
Excel Recruitment Case Study: Butlers Chocolates Elevating Excellence in Industrial Staffing, Crafting Sweet Success With Our Workforce Solutions For Butlers Chocolates About Butlers Chocolates Butlers...
View ArticleTop 10 Recruitment Tips
One of my clients is getting ready to open a brand-new convenience store. It’s such an exciting time, but he contacted me concerned that he was going to be unable to staff the store ahead of his...
View ArticleGrocery Management Awards 2024
Grocery Management Awards Judging the Grocery Management Awards is one of my favourite events each year. It’s an opportunity to catch up with some of the best and most passionate retailers across the...
View ArticleThe Do’s & Don’ts to consider before choosing your referee for your CV
Who you choose as a referee could put your job offer in jeopardy. Our Director of Grocery Retail Recruitment, Nikki Murran, outlines the Do’s and Don’ts to take into consideration before you give your...
View ArticleTop reasons why you should use a recruitment agency
Getting the best from a recruitment agency! Our Director of Grocery Retail Recruitment, Nikki Murran, shares her top reasons on why you should engage with a recruitment agency, instead of going it...
View ArticleNew Bar Skills Training Course for the Hospitality Industry
Our sister company, Future Proof Training, is excited to announce their enhanced and comprehensive Bar Skills Training course, designed specifically to suit the hospitality industry. This program aims...
View ArticleHow we attract the best candidates to our retail roles
Recruiting the best candidates for retail roles is essential for the success of any retail business. Having the right team in place can make a significant difference in customer satisfaction, sales,...
View ArticleGenerational Classification Recruitment Strategy
The algorithm on my Instagram knows that I enjoy watching those little reels where they compare certain aspects of people’s lives depending on their Generational classification. You know the ones –...
View ArticleAI vs Human Customer Service
In today’s fast-paced retail environment, the battle between AI and human customer service is often framed as an either-or scenario. But our Director of Fashion and Non-Food Retail, Aislinn Lea, says...
View ArticleExpert Tips for Hospitality Businesses Preparing for Award Judging
With the great array of award ceremonies now occurring within the Irish hospitality industry, our team at Excel thought it would be valuable to share some tips on how businesses can best prepare for...
View Article30 Years of Retail Recruitment
In honour of Shelflife’s 30th year milestone this month our Director of Grocery Retail Recruitment, Nikki Murran, thought it would be fun to reflect on the changes in recruitment over the last three...
View Article2024 C-Store Awards Shortlist
We are excited to reveal the shortlisted nominees for the 2024 Shelflife C-Store Awards! The ShelfLife C-Store Awards are now in their 23rd year and Excel Recruitment is proud to be a sponsor of such a...
View Article6 Tips for Efficiently Screening CVs
We receive anywhere from 10 to 50 applications per job advertisement. This year in August alone, we received over 4,000 CVs for Grocery roles. Dealing with this volume has made us experts at...
View ArticleHow to Identify a True Retail Leader
Did you ever have an unbelievable manager? Someone who inspired you, who got the best out of you, and pushed you to work better, faster, and smarter? As retail recruiters we regularly speak with...
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