Reading Time: < 1 minute On Wednesday, November 5th, from 12:00 to 13:00, join Julius Probst, Economist for The Stepstone Group, and Chris Paye, Country Director at IrishJobs, for our latest webinar, “Hiring Trends Update: What’s changing and how to stay ahead.”
Reading Time: 6 minutes The Hiring Trends Update is here!
The new bi-annual format explore key labour market trends in Ireland every six months, unpacking what they mean for employers and recruiters. Alongside fresh data and expert commentary, each edition comes with actionable advice to help you hire smarter, faster, and more effectively.
In this edition, we have gathered insights from 500 HR leaders and 1,000 candidates in Ireland, focusing on current market trends, in-demand roles and skills, and what employers can expect in 2026, and how to prepare for hiring success.
Reading Time: 3 minutes Nearly 8 in 10 employers in Ireland are using AI in the hiring process, according to new research from IrishJobs. Recruiters report that AI tools are helping to enhance productivity and enabling more efficient hiring. The IrishJobs Hiring Efficiency survey gathered insights from 475 recruiters and 824 jobseekers in Ireland to identify changing attitudes and actions on hiring processes in a fast-evolving labour market.
Reading Time: < 1 minute On Wednesday, October 1st, from 12:00 to 12:40, join Orla Fennelly, Manager of Customer Success at IrishJobs, and Lorraine Morrin, People Partner Lead Mid Markets, for our latest webinar, “Hiring efficiency: Cut time without losing quality.”
Reading Time: 5 minutes With employers and staffing agencies alike looking to increase speed and efficiency in their hiring processes, ChatGPT is helping automate everyday tasks and engage with candidates more efficiently in hiring.
Reading Time: 7 minutes With many jobseekers rejecting job offers due to a slow hiring process, uncover key strategies to reduce time to hire efficiently onboard top talent.
Reading Time: 5 minutes In today’s competitive hiring landscape, employers are constantly seeking more efficient, effective ways to secure top talent. One often-underused strategy that continues to deliver strong results is the employee referral scheme.
Reading Time: 2 minutes Dealing with a high volume of job applications can be overwhelming. Without the right tools, it’s easy for candidate communication to slip through the cracks – leading to delays, drop-offs, and even reputational damage. At the same time, sifting through piles of unsuitable applications wastes valuable time and slows down your hiring process.
Reading Time: 5 minutes Which tasks take the longest time in hiring and how can recruiters tackle candidate drop offs? Discover inefficiencies in the hiring process and key actions to address blockers.
Reading Time: 6 minutes This article explores how underused recruitment channels can enhance talent acquisition strategies, contributing to cost-effective recruitment processes without sacrificing quality.