IrishJobs’ research found that hiring in Ireland is becoming increasingly specific, particularly in the area of AI.
IrishJobs has today published new data highlighting Ireland’s hiring trends and patterns. The Hiring Trends Update collected data from more than 500 HR leaders and nearly 1,000 jobseekers in Ireland throughout March and April, as a means of identifying shifting attitudes and actions in the hiring landscape.
The research indicated that 47pc of contributing employers have scaled back their entry-level and graduate hiring, “reflecting the impact of rising costs and increased automation”. More than one-quarter of businesses in Ireland that participated in the research were also found to be hiring for specialised roles in AI.
Commenting on the findings of the report, Christopher Paye, the country director of the Stepstone Group Ireland with responsibility for IrishJobs, said, “We’re seeing a clear shift toward more strategic hiring, with organisations prioritising business-critical roles that support productivity and long-term competitiveness.
“As hiring becomes more selective, our findings show that employers are prioritising targeted capability-building in specialised functions such as AI and cybersecurity, rather than broad-based expansion. Rising labour costs and advances in AI are also reshaping workforce planning, prompting many employers to rebalance their hiring mix and focus on experienced talent with in-demand skills.”
