In this episode of CREGG Insights, we sit down with Breda Murphy, National Contracting Manager at CREGG, to demystify contracting and explore why it continues to grow across Ireland’s evolving employment market.

With over 12 years’ experience in specialist contracting recruitment, Breda shares practical insights into how the model works for both employers and professionals — and why it has become a strategic workforce solution across sectors including engineering, finance, IT, automotive and project management.

• What contracting actually means in today’s market

• How CREGG manages the full end-to-end contracting process

• Why businesses use contractors to scale projects quickly and efficiently

• The speed advantage of contracting versus permanent hiring

• Contract lengths and how market conditions influence demand

• Why 70% of CREGG contractors transition into permanent roles

• The onboarding process — both back-end payroll and on-site integration

• How contracting offers flexibility, career progression and access to top organisations

• Practical advice for companies new to contracting

• Guidance for professionals considering contracting for the first time

Breda also addresses common misconceptions — including cost concerns and economic uncertainty — and explains why contracting is often a lower-risk, higher-flexibility hiring model.

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