Number of people at work rises by 2.3% in Q2 - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the estimated number of people in employment in the second quarter of this year stood at 2,818,100, an increase of 2.3% compared with the same time a year ago. Business • 21 Aug
Number of people at work rises by 2.3% in Q2 - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the estimated number of people in employment in the second quarter of this year stood at 2,818,100, an increase of 2.3% compared with the same time a year ago. Business • 21 Aug
UK pay growth slows, employee numbers fall British annual wage growth, excluding bonuses, was slightly higher than expected at 5% in the three months to May, official figures showed today while a sharp drop in employee numbers was much less drastic than first reported. Business • 17 Jul
UK pay growth slows, employee numbers fall British annual wage growth, excluding bonuses, was slightly higher than expected at 5% in the three months to May, official figures showed today while a sharp drop in employee numbers was much less drastic than first reported. Business • 17 Jul
Most workers expect pay rise this year - survey Six out of ten workers in Ireland expect a pay rise this year, according to a survey by FRS Recruitment. Business • 23 Jun
Most workers expect pay rise this year - survey Six out of ten workers in Ireland expect a pay rise this year, according to a survey by FRS Recruitment. Business • 23 Jun
Chemishield to create 50 new jobs as part of expansion Chemical waste management company Chemishield has announced plans to create 50 new jobs over the next 18 months. Business • 04 Jun
Chemishield to create 50 new jobs as part of expansion Chemical waste management company Chemishield has announced plans to create 50 new jobs over the next 18 months. Business • 04 Jun
Employment in construction down in February Employment fell in the construction sector last month, ending a five-month period of jobs growth, the latest AIB Ireland Construction PMI report shows. Business • 11 Mar
Employment in construction down in February Employment fell in the construction sector last month, ending a five-month period of jobs growth, the latest AIB Ireland Construction PMI report shows. Business • 11 Mar
Govt 'scenario planning' for effects of US tariffs on EU The Government is scenario planning for effects of tariffs being imposed on goods from Ireland by the Trump administration, according to the Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers. Business • 05 Mar
Govt 'scenario planning' for effects of US tariffs on EU The Government is scenario planning for effects of tariffs being imposed on goods from Ireland by the Trump administration, according to the Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers. Business • 05 Mar
Number of people in employment hits nearly 2.8 million The estimated number of people in employment in the fourth quarter of 2024 stood at just under 2.8 million, up 2.6% compared with the previous year, the Central Statistics Office's latest Labour Force survey reveals. Business • 20 Feb
Number of people in employment hits nearly 2.8 million The estimated number of people in employment in the fourth quarter of 2024 stood at just under 2.8 million, up 2.6% compared with the previous year, the Central Statistics Office's latest Labour Force survey reveals. Business • 20 Feb
Irish lecturer pursues 40-year equal employment battle An Irish lecturer living in Italy has been pursuing a battle in Europe for equal employment pay and conditions for 40 years. Ireland • 17 Feb
Irish lecturer pursues 40-year equal employment battle An Irish lecturer living in Italy has been pursuing a battle in Europe for equal employment pay and conditions for 40 years. Ireland • 17 Feb
Irish CEOs optimistic about economy's growth this year Three quarters of Irish CEOs expect economic growth to pick up in the coming year, according to the latest CEO Survey from PwC. Business • 12 Feb
Irish CEOs optimistic about economy's growth this year Three quarters of Irish CEOs expect economic growth to pick up in the coming year, according to the latest CEO Survey from PwC. Business • 12 Feb
Jobs in Republic recovered faster than NI after Covid Employment across all regions in the Republic of Ireland fell further during the pandemic but recovered faster than in Northern Ireland, according to new research. Business • 05 Feb
Jobs in Republic recovered faster than NI after Covid Employment across all regions in the Republic of Ireland fell further during the pandemic but recovered faster than in Northern Ireland, according to new research. Business • 05 Feb
Employment market resilient despite US election caution The forthcoming presidency of Donald Trump in the United States looms large over business in Ireland, and is reflected in the current employment market. Business • 17 Jan
Employment market resilient despite US election caution The forthcoming presidency of Donald Trump in the United States looms large over business in Ireland, and is reflected in the current employment market. Business • 17 Jan
2024 saw 'outstanding' progress in labour market - Burke The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Peter Burke said today that 2024 marked a year of outstanding progress in the Irish labour market. Business • 30 Dec 24
2024 saw 'outstanding' progress in labour market - Burke The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Peter Burke said today that 2024 marked a year of outstanding progress in the Irish labour market. Business • 30 Dec 24
Recruiters being put at risk of burnout - survey New research from hiring platform IrishJobs has shown that the competitive hiring market has led to increased workload and stress for recruiters, putting many of them at risk of burnout. Business • 22 Nov 24
Recruiters being put at risk of burnout - survey New research from hiring platform IrishJobs has shown that the competitive hiring market has led to increased workload and stress for recruiters, putting many of them at risk of burnout. Business • 22 Nov 24
Employment rate hits new record high in third quarter The rate of employment in the country has increased once again, hitting a new record high, according to the latest Central Statistics Office figures. Business • 20 Nov 24
Employment rate hits new record high in third quarter The rate of employment in the country has increased once again, hitting a new record high, according to the latest Central Statistics Office figures. Business • 20 Nov 24
Pfizer to cut up to 210 jobs at Irish facilities Pharmaceutical firm Pfizer is to cut more jobs at its Irish manufacturing facilities, as part of a global cost-cutting programme. Business • 01 Oct 24
Pfizer to cut up to 210 jobs at Irish facilities Pharmaceutical firm Pfizer is to cut more jobs at its Irish manufacturing facilities, as part of a global cost-cutting programme. Business • 01 Oct 24
US job growth in year to March far lower than estimated US employers added far fewer jobs than originally reported in the year through March, the Labor Department said today, underscoring the growing concerns the Federal Reserve has about the health of the labor market as it gears up to start cutting interest rates in September. Business • 21 Aug 24
US job growth in year to March far lower than estimated US employers added far fewer jobs than originally reported in the year through March, the Labor Department said today, underscoring the growing concerns the Federal Reserve has about the health of the labor market as it gears up to start cutting interest rates in September. Business • 21 Aug 24
Lowest rate of annual increase in employment in 3 years The number of people in employment in the first quarter of the year stood at 2.7 million, a rise of 1.9% or 51,500, compared to a year ago, new CSO figures show Business • 23 May 24
Lowest rate of annual increase in employment in 3 years The number of people in employment in the first quarter of the year stood at 2.7 million, a rise of 1.9% or 51,500, compared to a year ago, new CSO figures show Business • 23 May 24
Irish firms see gender pay gap narrow slightly The gender pay gap among larger Irish firms narrowed slightly last year, according to analysis from PwC Ireland. Business • 25 Mar 24
Irish firms see gender pay gap narrow slightly The gender pay gap among larger Irish firms narrowed slightly last year, according to analysis from PwC Ireland. Business • 25 Mar 24
89,600 more people working in Q4 2023 compared to 2022 New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the estimated number of people in employment in the fourth quarter of 2023 stood at 2,706,400, up 3.4% compared with the same time in 2022. Business • 22 Feb 24
89,600 more people working in Q4 2023 compared to 2022 New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the estimated number of people in employment in the fourth quarter of 2023 stood at 2,706,400, up 3.4% compared with the same time in 2022. Business • 22 Feb 24
Skills shortages to continue into 2024 - IrishJobs Despite a softening in the labour market in recent months the competition for talent is set to continue into 2024, according to recruitment website IrishJobs. Ireland • 15 Dec 23
Skills shortages to continue into 2024 - IrishJobs Despite a softening in the labour market in recent months the competition for talent is set to continue into 2024, according to recruitment website IrishJobs. Ireland • 15 Dec 23
Visa delays contributing to Ireland's chef shortage Chef shortages across hotels and restaurants across the country are being made worse by visa delays. Employment • 10 Dec 23
Visa delays contributing to Ireland's chef shortage Chef shortages across hotels and restaurants across the country are being made worse by visa delays. Employment • 10 Dec 23
Labour market participation rate highest since 2008 New figures from the Central Statistics Office today show that the estimated labour market participation rate in the third quarter of 2023 reached 65.8% - the highest rate recorded since the third quarter of 2008 and up from 64.8% the same time last year. Business • 23 Nov 23
Labour market participation rate highest since 2008 New figures from the Central Statistics Office today show that the estimated labour market participation rate in the third quarter of 2023 reached 65.8% - the highest rate recorded since the third quarter of 2008 and up from 64.8% the same time last year. Business • 23 Nov 23
Euro zone's Q3 GDP shrinks, but employment rises The euro zone economy contracted marginally on a quarterly basis in the third quarter, a new estimate confirmed today underlining expectations of a technical recession if the fourth quarter turns out equally weak, but employment still rose. Business • 14 Nov 23
Euro zone's Q3 GDP shrinks, but employment rises The euro zone economy contracted marginally on a quarterly basis in the third quarter, a new estimate confirmed today underlining expectations of a technical recession if the fourth quarter turns out equally weak, but employment still rose. Business • 14 Nov 23
Employment rate at highest level since records began The employment rate rose to over 74% in the second quarter of 2023, the highest rate since the current series of records began in 1998. Business • 24 Aug 23
Employment rate at highest level since records began The employment rate rose to over 74% in the second quarter of 2023, the highest rate since the current series of records began in 1998. Business • 24 Aug 23
Davy cuts GDP growth forecast to 5.5% Davy has downgraded its GDP growth forecast for Ireland's economy, though it still anticipates a strong performance this year. Business • 03 Jul 23
Davy cuts GDP growth forecast to 5.5% Davy has downgraded its GDP growth forecast for Ireland's economy, though it still anticipates a strong performance this year. Business • 03 Jul 23
