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September 16, 2025On September 5th, Hardware Association Ireland will be hosting a Masterclass in Recruitment & Retention, where it will share the results of its recent Employment Salaries & Benefits Survey, and share even more insights from industry experts on key trends and challenges in Recruitment and Retention.
The event runs from 10:00am to approximately 1:00pm, followed by a networking lunch.
We’ll begin with the presentation of results from our Employment Salaries & Benefits Survey, offering valuable insights to help our industry attract and retain the next generation of talent.
This event is proudly sponsored by Tactical Talent Recruitment and TSA Consultants, who will be represented on the day by Iseult McLaughlin and Tommy Smyth respectively who will share their own expert insights on recruitment and retention, reflect on this year’s results, and offer practical, actionable advice to attendees.
This morning event is designed exclusively for business owners and HR managers in the hardware and building materials sector who want proven, practical strategies to:
- Attract the right candidates from the start
- Keep valuable staff engaged and committed long-term
- Benchmark salaries, benefits, and incentives against industry standards
- Understand the biggest constraints and challenges in hiring today
- Future-proof their workforce with succession planning insights
What you’ll gain:
- The latest findings from HAI’s Employment, Salaries & Benefits Survey
- Expert guidance from event sponsors Tactical Talent Recruitment and TSA Consultants on recruitment, retention, and managing candidate expectations
- Practical, actionable advice tailored to our industry
- A chance to share experiences and network with peers over lunch
Facing challenges in recruitment and retention in your hardware business? You need to be part of this event. Click here to book your place now.
Schedule highlights:
9:30 – Registration & coffee
10:00 – HAI survey results presentation
10:40 – Essentials of recruitment with Iseult McLaughlin
11:20 – Retention strategies with Tommy Smyth
12:00 – Q&A with experts
12:45 – Networking lunch
We expect compelling findings that will give employers and business owners plenty of food for thought in staying competitive in today’s employment market.
For more information, please contact aoife@hardwareassociation.ie.