Some People Want the Resort. Some People Want the Beach.
This summer we did 2 very different family holidays. First was 10 days in Lanzarote, staying at the Princess Yaiza for the second time. With young kids, it’s hard to beat. Pools, kids’ clubs, soft play, discos, entertainment every evening and pretty much guaranteed sunshine. We had a brilliant time. A couple of weeks later, […]
Abrivia’s Newsletter Is Back — Here’s What’s Inside
Abrivia’s Newsletter Is Back — Here’s What’s Inside for You Hi, how are you? I’m Donal O’Brien, Chairman of Abrivia Recruitment, and I’m delighted to be welcoming you to our latest newsletter. You’ve probably noticed we haven’t sent a newsletter out in a while. We wanted to fix that. Life gets busy, things slip, […]
The Best Candidate May Not Be the One Who Waits the Longest
The Best Candidate May Not Be the One Who Waits the Longest Over the years, I have seen businesses invest significant time defining a role, approving a salary, engaging stakeholders and beginning a recruitment process only to lose their preferred candidate during the final stages. It is only occasionally because the candidate suddenly decided the […]
4 Reasons Why Specialist Recruitment Support Matters Even More This Year
In today’s challenging job market, attracting top talent is essential for business success ~ but are you spending too much time and money on DIY recruitment? In today’s challenging job market, attracting top talent is essential for business success ~ but are you spending too much time and money on DIY recruitment? And with the […]
Why Your Recruitment Process Might Fail in the AI Era of 2026
Why do recruitment blunders occur? Every company will have experienced some form of a disappointing recruitment drive, an unhappy candidate, a no-show, a counter-offer. The list goes on. Quite simply, human beings are uniquely complex, and without a well-crafted candidate journey that accounts for rapid technological shifts and new regulatory demands, pitfalls can quickly derail […]
Remote Working in Recruitment: Abrivia’s Journey and Insights
For business leaders battling the war for talent, the rules of engagement have changed in recent years. The ability to hire without geographical limits is no longer a perk – it’s a necessity. At Abrivia Recruitment, we haven’t just adapted to remote working; we mastered it. This expertise is now directly benefiting our clients by […]
Recruiter Advice: Maximise Your Job Search and Hiring During the Holidays
Employers and job seekers! Don’t let the holidays derail your career and business goals. The festive season brings a welcome break for many, but for job seekers and proactive hiring managers, it presents a unique strategic opportunity. As a recruitment consultant, I see the common mistake of slowing down in December, leading to a January […]
Sales & Marketing Recruitment: Why Precision is the New Black
I’ve been recruiting top talent across the Sales and Marketing landscape since 2013, and I’ve never seen the market move as quickly (or as impatiently) as it does today. The entire talent ecosystem has shrunk, and with it, the acceptable window for hiring. For business leaders and hiring managers, this new reality presents a critical […]
Sales Recruitment: What Makes a Top Sales Professional Stand Out?
When it comes to sales recruitment, it’s obvious – you need to hire people who can hit the numbers. But for me, a veteran in sales recruitment, it’s not just about finding someone to hit the numbers, its about what truly makes a deal maker and how they make the deal. But finding great sales […]
Should You Accept that Counter-Offer?
You’ve accepted a new job, but your current employer has now made a counter-offer. What do you do? A counter offer is typically a higher salary, better title, or improved benefits. It’s an attempt to get you to change your mind and stop you from leaving. As an experienced recruiter, I can tell you: accepting […]