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ASL Airlines said it would prioritise the affected pilots for positions when next recruiting

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 23

The number of people in employment rose by 4.1% to 2,609,500 in the year to the end of the first quarter 2023 - a new record

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 Force Survey from the Central Statistics Office.

Business • 24 May 23

The ESRI said it expects the domestic economy to grow by 3.8% this year while inflation will moderate to 4.5%

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 the Economic and Social Research Institute.

Business • 29 Mar 23

The Cpl Salary Guide 2023 shows that while salaries are rising, there is still a big focus on flexible working (stock image)

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 23

Over two thirds of the new positions in EI supported firms were outside of Dublin

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 23

NECI claimed the SEO imposed conditions of employment which it claimed could not be complied with

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

The report recommends that there be 'good faith engagement' between employers and unions (Stock image)

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

The study reveals that 73% of employees say they would be motivated to go into the office if they could socialise with co-workers or rebuild team bonds

'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

New CSO figures show that the number of people in employment increased by 8.7% to 2,554,600 in the year to the second quarter of 2022

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 since the current series of records began in 1998.

Business • 25 Aug 22

Everything from crafts to online gaming is making people money - but there are only a relatively small few who can make it worthwhile

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 Adam Maguire.

Business • 22 Jul 22

More than 35,700 people were employed by LEO-backed firms last year - with the vast majority of the roles based outside of Dublin

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

The rise in Omicron cases has hit US employment

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 disrupt economic activity.

Business • 07 Jan 22

IHREC says not enough employers know how to access the talent pool (stock image)

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 claimed.

Ireland • 10 Dec 21

Paschal Donohoe also said the country has made enormous progress with its economic and public health

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 around 2023, but he is increasingly hopeful progress could be quicker.

Business • 13 Sep 21

There was a 14% gap in pay expectations between males and females studying law - up on the 2020 survey

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

The jobless rate, including those receiving temporary Covid-19 jobless benefit, fell to 21.9% in May from 24.8% in April

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 reopen, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show.

Business • 23 Jun 21

David McCourt, the chairman of National Broadband Ireland

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

Less than 40% of companies surveyed have targeted recruitment aimed at people with disabilities

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 has written to Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys

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 in community-based Local Employment Services offices.

Ireland • 05 Apr 21

The European Commission is aiming to boost employment to 78% in 2030 from 73% in 2019

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 post-pandemic economic overhaul financed by jointly borrowed funds.

Business • 04 Mar 21

The latest Labour Force Survey shows the unadjusted number of people in employment fell by 2.3% to 2,306,200 in the fourth quarter of 2020

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

The document includes definitions of what does and does not constitute bullying

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 already employs 200 people here, and has invested millions in research and development in the country

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 the country.

Business • 01 Feb 21

Orla Moran, General Manager of IrishJobs.ie, said the jobs index reveals the resilience of Irish businesses over the past number of months

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 IrishJobs.

Business • 21 Jan 21

Many workers stopped receiving the Pandemic Unemployment Payment in early December, but would have reapplied at the end of the month due to the reintroduction of Covid restrictions

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