Recruitment firm Barden bring Sinéad Donovan in as Strategic Advisor

Recruitment firm insolvencies have risen significantly over last six months

Latest figures show that the number of recruitment agencies suffering insolvencies has risen significantly. Over the last six months alone, as many as 120 recruitment businesses have appointed liquidators – this is a rise of 17% compared to the previous year and the highest rate since the financial crash. Responding to the City AM findings, Samantha Hurley, UK Managing Director at the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) said, …

Recruitment firm Barden bring Sinéad Donovan in as Strategic Advisor

Recruitment and talent advisory firm Barden has announced the appointment of Sinéad Donovan as Strategic Advisor. With over 20 years’ experience as a Partner at Grant Thornton Ireland, the firm says Donovan brings a wealth of leadership, governance and strategic expertise to Barden.   She served as Grant Thornton Ireland Chairperson for the past four years, and, during her tenure, the business grew from a team of 90 people, to almost 3,000, with…