6 November 2019
By Elaine Murphy
elaine@TheCork.ie
Global employment law consultancy, Peninsula Group is celebrating a “record year of growth after sales in Ireland rocketed” year-on-year by nearly 30 per cent.
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In recent weeks, a new office opened on the South Mall The office immediately created eight new jobs across advisory, legal, sales and health and safety, with plans to increase the number of roles to 25 in the next 12 months.
Over the past year, the number of Peninsula Group employees in Ireland has grown by 12% as the organisation looks to service an ever-growing client base, which currently stands at over 6,200 businesses. The Group is continuing to expand its talent pool and is now looking to recruit sales staff and field-based consultants.
Moira Grassick, Associate Director of Commercial, Ireland, said of Peninsula, “We are delighted to announce such an impressive sales increase during the previous financial year. It bears testament to the hard work of the entire Peninsula team in Ireland, who have helped us significantly expand and retain our client base.”
Moira Grassick continued, “With Ireland reaching near-full employment and the uncertainty over Brexit, we have seen a substantial demand from business owners across the country for our services. Our expertise helps ensure that they avoid the risks of financial losses and employment regulation repercussions.”
“The first half of this financial year has started well, and we are confident we will continue to build on this momentum. With a new office opening, continued job creation and targeted growth.”
“In uncertain times, clients turn to experienced and trusted advisers who can combine specialist employment law and health and safety knowledge, and our award-winning team deliver consistently on both fronts.”
Peter Done, Group Managing Director and founder, said, “The Peninsula Group is delighted to report a record year of sales in Ireland. It’s an exciting period for the business as we continue to grow and innovate as the market leaders.
“Although our core offering continues to be employment law and health & safety support services for SMEs. Our digital products, like our staff management software, BrightHR, are also experiencing rapid growth.”