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
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
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
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
Job vacancies remain 23% below pre-Covid levels Job postings for the final quarter of last year were 23% lower than the same time in 2019, according to figures published by e-recruitment platform … Business • 21 Jan 21
Live Register & PUP claimants fell 4.5% in December The number of people receiving unemployment payments fell by 25,230 (4.5%) in December when compared to the previous month, according to the Central Statistics Office. Business • 08 Jan 21
Business 2020: Remote working meets reality The future of the office has long been the subject of (largely academic) debate, but 2020 ended up offering a global experiment in how it … Business • 28 Dec 20
Public health doctors vote to take industrial action Doctors specialising in public health who play a key role in the battle against infectious diseases like Covid-19 have voted overwhelmingly to take industrial action … Health • 27 Nov 20
Opposition TDs criticise extension of JobPath scheme A number of opposition TDs have expressed serious concern that the JobPath employment activation scheme has been extended for a further year. Ireland • 12 Nov 20
Number of people claiming PUP falls below 210,000 The number of people claiming the Pandemic Unemployment Payment has fallen to just under 210,000 - down 64% on the peak in May, when almost … Coronavirus • 14 Sep 20
Workers feel increased anxiety due to Covid-19 - survey Two-thirds of workers are struggling to cope with life under Covid-19 - while the vast majority have felt their anxiety levels increase during the pandemic. Business • 02 Sep 20
Labour call for protection for low-paid workers Low-paid workers must be protected so that they do not have to make a choice between "declaring that they have Covid and losing their wages, … Politics • 01 Sep 20
Numbers receiving income support down 8.7% in July The number of people claiming some form of social welfare income support fell 8.7% on a monthly basis in July, however the number of people … Business • 07 Aug 20
4.3% fall in Pandemic Unemployment Payment numbers The numbers receiving the Pandemic Unemployment Payment continues to fall but at a slower rate, according to the latest figures published this afternoon. Business • 04 Aug 20
Fidelity Investments and HyperCurrent create new jobs Financial services firm Fidelity Investments will create 100 jobs in Ireland over the coming months, while a global software company is to create 40 new … Business • 28 Apr 20
