TALENT TALK BRIEFINGS
GARDA VETTING
ERF-TRN Partnership
The ERF operates monthly Talent Talk Recruitment Briefings for the profession, sponsored by Contracting PLUS.
Recent briefings include:
Bots, Borders + Beyond
GET THE RECRUITER EDGE: 3 Essential Skills for Crafting your Legacy
How to take YOUR Pricing to the next level
Recruiter's Guide to Growing Temp & Contractor Business
Techniques & Tips for Today's Top Billers
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The Employment & Recruitment Federation are one of the Top 3 providers of Garda Vetting Services in Ireland processing in excess of 35,000 applicants annually. We pride ourselves on our exceptional service which includes:
- Dedicated Account Manager
- Compliance & GDPR Training
- GDPR & Legal Compliance Audits
- Refresher Training for Liaison Persons
Should you wish to avail of the ERF Garda Vetting Service or require further information, please contact the Garda Vetting Manager Lorraine Mooney @ 087 1350681 / lorraine@erfireland.com
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The Employment & Recruitment Federation are delighted to have entered into a strategic partnership with The Recruitment Network (TRN).
As an ERF member, you’re invited to activate a complimentary TRN Community Membership.
This partnership gives ERF members direct access to the TRN platform and all it's resources, at no additional cost.
** This is as a complement to your ERF membership, not a replacement. Your existing ERF benefits, access and support will remain exactly as they are.
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WEBINARS
ERF Skillnet
MEMBER EVENTS
This section includes presentations and videos from our most recent webinars and events.
Recent webinars include:
Everything you need to know about Auto-Enrolment (My Future Fund)
ERF AI Brunch Club Series with TargetRecruit: Session 4 - Where to get started
Understanding Recruitment Apprenticeship
Cyber Crime Briefing - with Senator Mary Seery-Kearney and ERF President Siobhan Kinsella
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ERF Skillnet is co-funded by Skillnet Ireland and member companies. It actively supports and works with businesses in Ireland to address their current and future skills needs. ERF Skillnet runs a broad range of courses throughout the year.
Samples of ERF Skillnet courses include:
- Mastering Mentoring
- CANVA for Business - All levels
- AI for Sales
- Employment Equality
- Success in Sales Recruitment
Check out the full list of ERF Member events held throughout the year.
We hold a wide variety of bespoke and topical events throughout the year for recruitment professional nationally and regionally, many of which are discounted or free.
EDUCATION
LEGAL LOUNGE
IRISH LABOUR MONTHLY MONITOR SURVEY
The ERF offers a number of courses pitched at professionals with different levels of skills and experience.
Courses include:
- Certificate in Recruitment Practice (CertRP) - with our Education Partner Fenero
- ERF Recruitment Executive Apprenticeship - BA (Hons) Degree in Recruitment Practice - in partnership with the National College of Ireland
We have indicative sample terms and conditions of business. We also have an extensive library of advice for Agencies with respect to their obligations under the most recent legislation.
Recent submissions include:
Employment Policy Outlook for 2024 slide deck
Remote Working Policy Document May 2022
- Legal Helpline for Members
LOBBYING
RECRUITMENT OWNERS NETWORK
MASTERCLASSES
The ERF Actively engages with Government and Policy Makers on behalf of the profession.
Recent submissions include:
- ERF Members Update re Progress on Normalisation of Remote Working
- ERF Members Update Priority Actions/li>
- TWSS becomes EWSS - Info for Employers
Join the Recruitment Owners Network (RON), a group exclusive to ERF members.
Be part of an invaluable peer-to-peer network just for owners! Share experiences, insights & news with colleagues / peers across the industry.
This section includes some of our most recent Member masterclasses.
Recent masterclasses include:
ERF PRIVACY POLICY, AI, DATA & MOBILITY
ASSOCIATE MEMBER SERVICES
WORLD EMPLOYMENT CONFEDERATION
Your privacy matters to us. This section explains how we handle your personal data, the safeguards we use to protect it, and the choices you have regarding your information. Please view our full Privacy Policy HERE.
In the ever-evolving landscape of AI, GDPR and data protection, this section includes clear, recruiter‑friendly guidance on compliance, ethical AI adoption, data responsibilities, and tips for navigating visas and work permits.
The ERF would not be able to offer the wide range of services to our members with out the support of our Sponsors and Associate Members. Full details of their services and discounts available to ERF members are available here.
How a Financial Advisor can help you and your candidates!
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The ERF are members of WEC. We won the #WECAward2020 in the Rising Federation category, for steadily growing our membership & launching the 1st in the world undergraduate degree for recruiters in the midst of a global pandemic.
In September 2020, ERF CEO Geraldine King received a prestigious appointment to the board of the World Employment Confederation.

