July at Fruition Group Ireland: New Quarters & Big Conversations
31 Jul, 20253 mins
From fresh insights to team wins, July has been a busy and productive month across Fruition Group Ireland. Here’s a quick look at what we’ve been sharing, celebrating, and digging into.
Diary of a CIO with Paul Edwards
In our latest Diary of a CIO episode, Paul Edwards, CTO at Ansor and a veteran in transformational tech, shares sharp insights on leading a private equity-backed organisation at the intersection of ambition, acquisition, and agility.
What’s inside:
- Why Paul avoided leadership roles early in his career
- The challenge of building tech maturity from zero
- What most AI pilots get wrong (and how to fix them)
- The role of empathy, structure, and shared goals in high-performing teams
Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7-1RQPMyPw
Q2 Wrap Up
We just delivered our strongest quarterly performance in over two years! The tech market has been a tough space recently, but this achievement is a testament of our momentum and dedication to providing excellent service across borders and specialisms.
Tech Skills in Demand
Lauren O’Toole, Recruitment Consultant at Fruition Group Ireland, shares the top tech skills in demand right now, like data analysis, data engineering, and data architecture.
Watch the clip for the rest of the insights: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/fruitiongroupire_techhiring-fruitiongroupireland-aihiring-activity-7347950104667996160-Z8QN?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAADqadh8BIVcmczcI3aG4bRqjrvi2ld32LFA
Interview First Impressions
Sean Prendergast, our Senior IT Recruitment Consultant, shares what makes a strong first impression in interviews, and how candidates can stand out for the right reasons.
Watch the clip: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/fruitiongroupire_candidateinsights-interviewtips-fruitiongroupireland-activity-7349079393740255232-hIGz?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAADqadh8BIVcmczcI3aG4bRqjrvi2ld32LFA
People & Progress Highlights
Congratulations to Megan Fitzsimons on her well-deserved promotion to Senior Delivery Consultant. Catch her story here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/fruitiongroupire_promotion-teamfruition-careergrowth-activity-7350841784542920706-l4je?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAADqadh8BIVcmczcI3aG4bRqjrvi2ld32LFA
And a big shoutout to Stephen Daly as he steps into the Country Director role. Brilliant milestones for two brilliant people.
Are Clients Open to Contractors?
Spoiler: It’s shifting.
Stephen Daly shares why more companies are seeing the value in hiring contractors, and how we’re helping open those doors.
Momentum Matters: Our Strongest Start in Years!
This edition of Momentum Matters breaks down a record-breaking H1 for Fruition Group Ireland and what’s ahead for H2.
What’s inside:
- 20% growth in candidate placements
- Why interview-to-offer speed is now a competitive advantage
- How flexibility is setting employers apart
- What rising salaries in tech and compliance mean for hiring
- Why career switchers could be your next best hire
Read the full edition: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/h1-2025-our-strongest-start-years-fruitiongroupire-qc6ge/?trackingId=yqcJjcmK6SmucADZBclQ1w%3D%3D
Orbit Outsourcing
Orbit Outsourcing is our flexible, scalable recruitment solution designed to help clients scale smarter, whether in growing a team or needing expert support on a specific hiring project.
We act as a true extension of your business, proudly representing your brand and values in the market. And with 100% client satisfaction, it’s a model that delivers.
We’ve put together a quick guide to show you how Orbit works. View it here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/fruitiongroupire_orbit-outsourcing-solution-activity-7353017472125390851-EPQI?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAADqadh8BIVcmczcI3aG4bRqjrvi2ld32LFA
Wrapping Up July
From fresh insights to new opportunities, July gave us plenty to talk about and build on. As we roll into August, we’re staying focused on people, progress, and what’s next in tech and talent. Stay tuned!
