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Ciaran Clarke
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Writer, Freelance
Hove
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Biography
Ireland born, London raised, Brighton and Hove based. Writer. Love football, travel and my kids.
Sports , Ecommerce , Marketing , Business
Content
By Ciaran Clarke| Oxfordshire Guardian Verified Hiring mistakes are more than just inconvenient, they can be costly, disruptive, and long-lasting. From lost productivity to reputational damage and even legal risks, one bad hire can send ripple effects throughout your organisation. We’ve all been there, wowed by someone in an interview or heavily swayed by a powerful personal recommendation. Then weeks into the training, you start getting feedback that something is not right. But you feel obliged to persevere in the hope it will work out.
By Ciaran Clarke| Oxfordshire Guardian Verified Cyber threats are evolving rapidly, posing serious risks to businesses of all sizes. The NCSC’s 2024 Annual Review (published December 2024) describes the cyber threat landscape as “diffuse and dangerous,” with rising incident frequency and severity. The Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2024 (GOV.UK) notes 50% of businesses faced breaches in the last 12 months, up from smaller firms to 74% of large businesses.
By Ciaran Clarke| Oxfordshire Guardian Verified Some more relevant St Patrick’s Day news, Blenheim Estate has stepped up to support the Irish national sport of hurling by supplying hundreds of ash trees to be crafted into hurleys; the hurling sticks used by players. The initiative comes at a crucial time, as Ireland’s supply of homegrown ash has been significantly impacted by ash dieback, a devastating disease affecting ash trees across the UK and Ireland.
Company Info
Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
De Pere, Wisconsin, United States