Embracing potential over experience
At The Hardware Show in February, we had conversations with numerous employers who shared a common challenge...
Navigating the Complex World of Insurance Claims with OMC Claims
“Despite an extensive career in insurance, just three years with OMC Claims has opened my eyes to exactly how complex securing the...
The Critical Skill Of Thinking: Why Thinking Is A Leadership Skill We Can’t Afford...
“The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.”
This is...
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP):A confidential service that provides mental health support to your employees
The Covid-19 pandemic is partially responsible for the mental health issues we now find ourselves facing.However, there are many other reasons including...
Energy costs after the storm: What 2025 really taught hardware retailers
Last winter was calmer than the one before it. Energy prices didn’t dominate headlines, emergency supports faded, and retailers assumed the worst...
The Goldilocks Solution: Hitting The Hardware Trade’s Inventory Sweet Spot
In the hardware industry, one key driver of success lurks behind every box in the warehouse and each item on the retail...
Summer Staff Cover 2024
As we approach Summer 2024, we look forward to the normal seasonal influx of summer workers to the Hardware Industry.
Make Your Online Store Work Smarter: The B2B Opportunity for Irish Hardware Retailers
The Irish Hardware sector is witnessing a significant transformation and a key part of this change is bringing Business-to-Business (B2B) functionalities into...
How To Make Sure Your Role Remains a Priority with Your Recruiter
A lot of agency recruiters work on a contingency basis for most roles. No fee changes hands unless a placement is made,...
Make supplier payments to China with less friction and less cost
Irish imports from China totalled US$11.55 Billion during 2023, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade.
