And most recruitment agencies weren't solving the real problem.
Ireland has a skills shortage. In construction, engineering, and manufacturing, employers are struggling to fill roles that are critical to their business. Sites are delayed. Production lines are understaffed. Projects are falling behind.
The usual approach - posting an ad on a job board and waiting - doesn't cut it anymore. Local talent pools are thin, and the candidates who are available get snapped up fast. Employers told us they were tired of agencies who'd send a pile of CVs and hope something stuck.
Foresight was founded in Athboy, Co. Meath, with a simple idea: recruitment should be end-to-end. Not just sourcing candidates, but actually solving the problem from start to finish.
That means understanding what an employer really needs, going out and finding the right people - locally or internationally - and then handling the paperwork, the permits, the travel, and the settling-in. The whole thing.
We don't measure success by how many CVs we send. We measure it by placements that stick.
When an employer comes to us, we start with a conversation - not a form. We want to understand the business, the roles, the culture, and the timeline. Then we go to work.
If the right candidates are in Ireland, great. If they're not, we source from our networks across Europe, Brazil, and the Philippines. We handle General Employment Permit applications, coordinate travel, and provide guidance on PPS registration, bank setup, and accommodation.
For the employer, it's one point of contact and one process. For the candidate, it's genuine support from application to arrival.
Three things guide every decision we make.
We won't promise what we can't deliver. If a role is going to be hard to fill, we'll say so. If a candidate isn't the right fit, we'll tell you. Our reputation depends on being straight with people.
Behind every placement is a real person making a big life decision. We treat candidates with the same care and respect we give our clients, because that's how good recruitment works.
Every placement meets Irish employment law and DETE regulations. We don't cut corners on permits, contracts, or right-to-work checks. Ever.
Whether you're hiring or looking for your next role in Ireland, we'd love to hear from you.