<p>Welcome to The Leadership Handbook for Accountants and Finance professionals. We have conducted exclusive interviews with 4 of Ireland's top&amp;nbsp;Finance Leaders and took them back to an earlier stage in their journey; what did they pick up along the way, how did they&amp;nbsp;establish their leadership style, and how did they seek out mentors to learn from? Step into the shoes of these CFOs as they reflect on their paths to leadership.</p>

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<div lang="EN-US" style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-IE">Every workplace has its unique strengths that make them stand out.&nbsp;</span><span lang="EN-IE">&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;</div>
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<div><span lang="EN-IE">The Employer Value Proposition is less about you as an organisation, and more about you as an&nbsp;</span><span lang="EN-IE">employer</span><span lang="EN-IE">.</span>&nbsp;</div>
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<div><span lang="EN-IE">What do you have to offer your workforce that sets you apart? </span>&nbsp;</div>
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<div><span lang="EN-IE">We want to help you identify what is unique about your workplace and learn how you can leverage this to attract and retain the right talent.</span>&nbsp;</div>
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US">With our EVP workshop, we work with you and your team to identify and define your team&rsquo;s &ldquo;X factor&rdquo; &ndash; that special combination of culture, benefits, rewards and growth opportunities that attracts and retains top talent &ndash; and guide you through how to promote this from within and to prospective candidates.&nbsp;</span><span lang="EN-US">&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;</div>
<div style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://cdn.sourceflow.co.uk/d4tz95cjauo5lngwgop8o6k2uoyf" alt="" width="1920" height="1080"><span lang="EN-IE">Partner with us to develop a powerful EVP that attracts and retains your ideal talent.</span><span lang="EN-IE">&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;</div>
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<p lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Whether you are a growing team or building your career, understanding workplace trends and <span lang="EN-IE" xml:lang="EN-IE" data-contrast="auto">salary scales in your sector is a crucial element of your search.</span></p>
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<p lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">We have been speaking to our talent pool of carefully selected professionals in each of our specialist sectors about their experiences of the current market and what matters most to them. </span></p>
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<p>Find out the latest workplace trends across:</p>
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<li><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW61353809 BCX0">Banking &amp; Financial Services</span></li>
<li><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW61353809 BCX0">Wealth</span></li>
<li><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW61353809 BCX0">Insurance</span></li>
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<p>Our people develop and build on their ability to engage and influence high value performers and leading employers. Our focus is on aligning business with talent. It is the secret to sustainable growth for all concerned.</p>

<p>Since 2016, we've proudly built a reputation for creating equitable and valauble relationships with our partners motivated by three core missions.</p>

<p>We have developed this guide to video interviewing for candidates. It includes all the best advice from our recruitment experts here at Engage People. Included is guidance on remote interview preparation, practical set-up tips and tricks, and general interview etiquette and guidance. Our experts hold multiple interviews a week (all of them done by video now) and have extensive training and experience in this area.</p><p>This guide is a must-read for anyone job hunting in the current market.</p>

<p>Induction gives your new employee an objective view of your company, organisational culture, and work ethic, which will allow the employee to better integrate into the workplace – which can be difficult as a remote worker.</p><p>An employeeʼs first impressions of an organisation have a significant impact on their integration within the team and their level of job satisfaction. Onboarding is an opportunity for a business to welcome their new recruit, help them settle in and ensure they have the knowledge and support they need to perform their role.</p><p>To read more simply fill out the form on this page and we will email you the ebook.</p>

<p>When you partner with Engage People, you uncover a team of passionate individuals who become champions of your success. We pride ourselves on making potential a reality.</p>

<p>The expert minds behind Engage People have spent the last six years designing a functional 8-step formula that:</p><ul><li>Eradicates growing pains</li><li>Guides stakeholders through the complex recruitment process</li><li>Allows businesses to thrive</li></ul>

<p>We innovate to make us more effective while investing personal time in the diverse community that we operate within. By embracing the concept of linked prosperity, we believe that as we flourish, our community of clients, candidates, suppliers, neighbours and employees will in turn benefit too.</p><p>This is what we call <strong>“Shaping a Better Future”</strong>.</p>

<p>We are doers, not dreamers. We know that when you put in the work, you reap the benefits. We invest in our team as individuals and our organic growth as a business. We are ambitious and driven by our vision to achieve success. This in turn leads to excellent outcomes for the clients and candidates that we work with.</p><p>This is what we call <strong>“Making it Happen”</strong>.</p>

<p>We strive to understand the needs of both the professionals and the organisations we work with. Through focusing on the alignment of the wishes and values of our candidates and our clients; we facilitate high impact partnerships of mutual benefit.</p><p>This is what we call <strong>“Finding the Right Fit”</strong>.</p>

<p>In 2016, Engage People was formed with one mission: to enable firms to develop the agility they need to scale. How?</p><p><strong>By delivering mission-critical talent.</strong></p><p>Since then, we've established ourselves as a prominent and recognisable talent agency that focuses on creating equitable and valuable relationships with our stakeholders - motivated by three core missions.</p>

<p>Our weekly and monthly tracker keeping you up to date with industry trends, news and skills.</p>
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<li>The <strong>Weekly</strong> Engage Tracker will inform you as to what has caught our eye in your sector as we scour the internet, social media and our own network to find the news we think will give you a weekly dose of inspiration.</li>
<li>The <strong>Monthly</strong> version will provide you with the most relevant information for your industry/sector, (be it accountancy, banking, financial services or insurance), such as salary insights, skill demands and industry trends.</li>
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<p>A series of career stories from leading professionals across accountancy, insurance, legal, banking, and financial services.</p>
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<li>These leadership stories, packed full of insights and advice, will profile what it’s like to work for (and with) some of the most forward-thinking companies in Ireland.</li>
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<p>Engage People's exclusive Irish hiring guides across each of our specialisms. Get on track to attract, hire, and retain the best talent.</p>
<p>Our in-depth reports covers areas such as:</p>
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<li>Key considerations when hiring</li>
<li>The changing landscape of the workforce</li>
<li>What candidates want</li>
<li>The softer skills of recruitment</li>
<li>A focus on diversity, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability</li>
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<p>The digital landscapes are continuing to evolve. Have you aligned your growth and recruitment plans?</p>
<p>Induction gives your new employee an objective view of your company, organisational culture, and work ethic, which will allow the employee to better integrate into the workplace. This can be difficult for remote workers. An employee's first impression of an organisation has a significant impact on their integration within the team and their level of job satisfaction. Onboarding is an opportunity for a business to welcome their new recruit, help them settle in and ensure they have the knowledge and support they need to perform their role.</p>

<p>Whether you are growing a team or building your career, understanding pay grades across your sector should be one of the most pertinent pieces of information in your search.</p>
<p>In our 2023 Salary &amp; Market Trend Guide, we&rsquo;ve compiled up-to-date information for key roles in Finance, Banking, Legal and Insurance, whilst also exploring some of the dominant trends in your marketplace; such as pay transparency and the gender gap.</p>

<p>Interviews shouldn't be nerve wrecking. Our guide includes all the best advice from Engage People's recruitment experts.</p>
<p>Learn about:</p>
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<li>Preparing for remote interviews.</li>
<li>Practical set-up tips and tricks.</li>
<li>General interview etiquette.</li>
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<p>It's easy to identify what candidates can offer you. But what do you give in return?</p>
<p>Our EVP builder will help you pinpoint your brand's unique selling points and boost your ability to attract top talent.</p>

<p>Engage People has a proud association with several of Ireland's professional bodies.</p>
<p>Upgrade your career through these CPD (Continuing Professional Development) courses.</p>
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<li><a href="https://www.charteredaccountants.ie/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The institue of Chartered Accountants</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.cimaglobal.com/Our-locations/Ireland/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CIMA Ireland</a></li>
<li><a href="https://iob.ie/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Institute of Banking</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.cfasociety.org/ireland" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The CFA Society Ireland</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.accaglobal.com/ie/en.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ACCA Ireland</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.cpaireland.ie/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CPA Ireland</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.acoi.ie/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Association of Compliance officers in Ireland (ACOI)</a></li>
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<p>Whether you are growing a team or building your career, understanding pay grades across your sector should be one of the most pertinent pieces of information in your search.</p><p>In our 2023 Salary &amp; Market Trend Guide, we’ve compiled up-to-date information for key roles in Finance, Banking, Legal and Insurance, whilst also exploring some of the dominant trends in your marketplace; such as pay transparency and the gender gap.</p><h5><br></h5>

<p><strong>This package includes:</strong></p><ul><li>Meeting/discussion to understand your ideal profile and how best to promote the role. We provide a thorough market overview with relevant recent examples of individuals we have worked with including salary insights.</li><li>Full search across our extensive networks and advertising across each of our channels and job boards. We are highly active across social media and we proactively search through utilising LinkedIn Recruiter and various tools.</li><li>Our detailed CV submission includes candidate overview, salary, availability and our commentary on the individual's suitability.</li></ul>

An accelerated and efficient package that lays the foundation for a successful candidate search.

<p><strong>This package includes everything from our Contingency Service, plus:</strong></p><ul><li>We utilise our outstanding video interview platform to create full video portfolios of your shortlisted candidates ensuring a more efficient and thorough hiring process.</li><li>Using your unique Employer Value Proposition, we go the extra mile with you to ensure that we understand how best to promote your business to the right individuals.</li></ul>

Building on the initial groundwork, we provide a more comprehensive search that delves deeper into the candidate search to personalise the experience.

<p><strong>This package includes everything from our Contingency and Exclusive Services, plus:</strong></p><ul><li>Full market mapping with your presentation of top 25 most desirable candidates and report an engagement.</li><li>Utilisation of full job assessment and psychometric reporting using McQuaig platform. Full reports produced for each candidate including measurement of suitability to role and culture.</li><li>Hosting or interview process in suitable Luxury Hotel with professional interviewer present to guide and organise the process leading to a consistent and clear outcome.</li></ul>

Our premium search service where we employ our full toolkit to ensure that you have everything you need to secure the optimum candidate match.

Accelerated and efficient head-hunting that sets the foundation of successful candidate delivery.

Personalised recruitment that delves into your company's gaps and creates an exceptional experience, just for you.

Premium access to our full toolkit for the procurement of an optimum candidate match.

<p><strong>Engage People’s Exceeding TaaS:</strong></p><p>Digital applicant process management which focuses on pace, efficiency, and high-touch engagement.</p>

<p><strong>Engage People’s Exact Contracting:</strong></p><p>In periods of rapid growth when your workload is piling high, temporary contracted support is within arm’s reach.</p>

<p>By aligning our goals with yours, Engage People’s recruitment fuels ongoing business development.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Recalculate how you source talent.</strong></p>

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<ul><li>Key considerations when hiring</li><li>The changing landscape of the workforce</li><li>What candidates want</li><li>The softer skills of recruitment</li><li>A focus on diversity, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability</li></ul><p>Get on track to attract, hire and retain the best talent today.</p>

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<p>The weekly Engage Tracker will inform you as to what has caught our eye in your sector as we scour the internet, social media and our own network to find the news we think will give you a weekly dose of inspiration. We will also provide you with the most relevant information for your industry/sector, (be it accountancy, banking, financial services or insurance.), such as salary insights, skill demands and industry trends.</p><p>Each week you will hear from Keith Grand, Sin&eacute;ad Canning or Michael Gorman, depending on which tracker you are subscribed to!&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Some of Engage People team share their thoughts on why they love working here.</p>

Your Employer Value Proposition: Attract and retain the right talent

Hire Smarter and Faster in 2025

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<p lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Whether you are a growing team or building your career, understanding workplace trends and <span lang="EN-IE" xml:lang="EN-IE" data-contrast="auto">salary scales in your sector is a crucial element of your search.</span></p>
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<p lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">We have been speaking to our talent pool of carefully selected professionals in each of our specialist sectors about their experiences of the current market and what matters most to them. </span></p>
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<p>Find out the latest workplace trends across:</p>
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<li><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW61353809 BCX0">Accounting</span></li>
<li><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW61353809 BCX0">Banking &amp; Financial Services</span></li>
<li><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW61353809 BCX0">Wealth</span></li>
<li><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW61353809 BCX0">Insurance</span></li>
<li><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW61353809 BCX0">Technology</span></li>
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<p>Welcome to Engage People's CV Template Document. Here you will find prime examples of what your CV should look like to help you get one step closer to landing your dream job. Whether you're a recent graduate or an established industry professional, this should aid you in crafting the perfect CV.</p>

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<p>Welcome to Engage People's Onboarding Guide!</p>
<p>Here you will find strategies to enable a seamless onboarding process for you and your top talent.</p>

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<p>Welcome to Engage People's Salary Negotiation Guide. The purpose of this guide is to equip you with the proven strategies and techniques to confidently navigate the salary negotiation process and secure the compensation you deserve. Inside this you will find sage advice from our industry expert recruiters on how to approach, deal with and get the result you want in the salary negotiation process.</p>

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<div lang="EN-US" style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-IE">Every workplace has its unique strengths that make them stand out.&nbsp;</span><span lang="EN-IE">&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;</div>
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<div><span lang="EN-IE">The Employer Value Proposition is less about you as an organisation, and more about you as an&nbsp;</span><span lang="EN-IE">employer</span><span lang="EN-IE">.</span>&nbsp;</div>
</div>
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<div><span lang="EN-IE">What do you have to offer your workforce that sets you apart? </span>&nbsp;</div>
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<div><span lang="EN-IE">We want to help you identify what is unique about your workplace and learn how you can leverage this to attract and retain the right talent.</span>&nbsp;</div>
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US">With our EVP workshop, we work with you and your team to identify and define your team&rsquo;s &ldquo;X factor&rdquo; &ndash; that special combination of culture, benefits, rewards and growth opportunities that attracts and retains top talent &ndash; and guide you through how to promote this from within and to prospective candidates.&nbsp;</span><span lang="EN-US">&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;</div>
<div style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://cdn.sourceflow.co.uk/d4tz95cjauo5lngwgop8o6k2uoyf" alt="" width="1920" height="1080"><span lang="EN-IE">Partner with us to develop a powerful EVP that attracts and retains your ideal talent.</span><span lang="EN-IE">&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;</div>
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Thank you for choosing us to assist you in finding the right talent for your business. We appreciate the opportunity to work with you to fill your current vacancy.
Your vacancy submission has been received and a member of our expert team will reach out shortly.

Catch up on the latest industry developments through our pool of resources.

Your Employer Value Proposition: Attract and retain the right talent

Hire Smarter and Faster in 2025

Big Changes in Employee Pensions Coming

Submission Success

Thank you for choosing us to assist you in finding the right talent for your business. We appreciate the opportunity to work with you to fill your current vacancy. Your vacancy submission has been received and a member of our expert team will reach out shortly.

Catch up on the latest industry developments through our pool of resources.

Your Employer Value Proposition: Attract and retain the right talent

Hire Smarter and Faster in 2025

Big Changes in Employee Pensions Coming

Thank you for choosing us to assist you in finding the right talent for your business. We appreciate the opportunity to work with you to fill your current vacancy.
Your vacancy submission has been received and a member of our expert team will reach out shortly.