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
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
Irish cargo airline ASL to let 28 pilots go Irish cargo airline ASL Airlines is to let 28 pilots go as part of a reduction of its contracted pilot support in Europe. Business • 29 Jun
Record level of employment in first quarter of 2023 There was a further increase in the number of people at work in the first three months of this year, according to the latest Labour … Business • 24 May
Economy facing risk of overheating this year - ESRI The economy is set to grow more strongly this year than had been expected and may even overheat, according to the latest quarterly bulletin from … Business • 29 Mar
76% would turn down jobs over flexibility - study A new study has found that 76% of jobseekers would turn down roles that do not meet their flexible working needs. Business • 16 Feb
Employment at Enterprise Ireland backed firms rose 5% The number of people employed at firms backed by Enterprise Ireland (EI) rose 5% last year to 218,178, despite the difficult trading environment Business • 10 Jan
High Court sets aside pay order for electricians The High Court has agreed to set aside a Sectoral Employment Order (SEO) which sets pay and conditions for electrical workers. Business • 25 Oct 22
Employers face penalties for lack of union engagement Non-union employers may face penalties for failing to negotiate with trade unions under a new plan on the future of collective bargaining and industrial relations. Ireland • 05 Oct 22
'Productivity paranoia' among bosses due to hybrid work The majority of employers are suffering from "productivity paranoia" due to hybrid working, according to the latest Work Trend Index Pulse report from Microsoft. Ireland • 22 Sep 22
Record high: More than 2.5m people in employment The employment rate in the second quarter of the year was 73.5%, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office - the highest rate … Business • 25 Aug 22
Side Notes: Don't bank on 'side hustles' to earn big Many are picking up side hustles in the hope of boosting their income but they're not always the money-spinner that they promise to be, writes … Business • 22 Jul 22
LEO-backed firms created 7,440 new jobs last year Companies being supported by the country's Local Enterprise Offices created 7,440 new jobs last year, a 9% increase on the figure in 2020. Business • 17 Jan 22
US employment increased less than expected in December US employment increased less than expected in December amid worker shortages and job gains could remain moderate in the near term as spiraling Covid-19 infections … Business • 07 Jan 22
Employers urged to consider asylum seekers for jobs Employers should give serious consideration to employing people seeking asylum in Ireland to work in their businesses, the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission has … Ireland • 10 Dec 21
Ireland to reach pre-pandemic employment levels by 2023 The Minister for Finance has said that forecasts now indicate the country will get back to pre-pandemic levels of employment and broader economic performance by … Business • 13 Sep 21
Gender gap in graduates' pay expectations - survey Female students have lower salary expectations than their male counterparts across a number of sectors, according to research by Universum, which is part of IrishJobs.ie. Business • 09 Sep 21
Covid jobless rate dips to 21.9% in May - CSO The country's unemployment rate, including those receiving temporary Covid-19 jobless benefit, fell to 21.9% in May from 24.8% in April as the economy began to … Business • 23 Jun 21
Employment on National Broadband Plan passes 1,000 mark National Broadband Ireland (NBI) said today that over 1,000 people have been employed by the project since it started in January 2020. Business • 16 Jun 21
Call for action over hiring people with disabilities An organisation for people with disabilities has said action is needed over hiring graduates with disabilities. Ireland • 02 Jun 21
SIPTU urges minister to keep community-led job services SIPTU has expressed fears that a new government tender for the expansion of employment services could threaten the jobs of up to 300 members working … Ireland • 05 Apr 21
EU sets itself jobs, training and equality targets The European Commission has announced goals for the 27-nation bloc to reduce poverty, inequality and boost training and jobs by 2030 as part of a … Business • 04 Mar 21
Youth unemployment worsening, according to CSO figures The Covid-19 pandemic continues to have a considerable impact on the Irish labour market, the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office show today. Business • 25 Feb 21
Cyber-bullying addressed in workplace Code of Practice The Government has published a new Code of Practice on workplace bullying, which will apply whether employees work at fixed locations, remotely or are mobile. Ireland • 03 Feb 21
Huawei to create 110 new jobs over two years Chinese technology firm Huawei is to create 110 new jobs in Ireland by the end of next year, as part of a continued expansion in … Business • 01 Feb 21
