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Sharp slowdown in salary growth - Morgan McKinley

Salary growth has slowed sharply across the Irish labour market, with median permanent salary movement largely flat to 2%, according to a new report from recruitment firm Morgan McKinley.

Business • 19 Feb

Fall in job openings in third quarter - Morgan McKinley

Professional job openings fell by 3% in the third quarter of 2025 compared with both the previous quarter and the same period last year, according to the latest Morgan McKinley Irish Employment Monitor.

Business • 14 Oct 25

Irish professional services firm Org Group buys Venturi

Cork headquartered Irish multinational professional services company Org Group has acquired technology recruiting business Venturi.

Business • 15 May 25

The report suggests companies are shifting from reactive hiring to more cautious, long-term workforce planning

'Stealth job cuts' amid tariff uncertainty - report

Employers in Ireland are implementing "quiet redundancies", according to a new report.

Business • 10 Apr 25

The report found pay rises are being offered where they are most needed to address skill shortages

Pay rises to remain 'modest' in 2025 - report

Employers will take a measured approach to salary increases in 2025, with pay rises expected to remain "modest" at 2-3%.

Business • 20 Feb 25

Trayc Keevans, Global FDI Director at Morgan McKinley Ireland

Decline in job vacancies as remote working falls too

There has been a fall in job vacancies according to two separate reports out today.

Business • 23 Oct 24

The study shows that the number of professional jobseekers rose by 6.9% on a quarterly basis (Stock image)

Increase in job vacancies in second quarter - study

There was a 14.4% increase in professional job openings in the second quarter of the year compared to the previous quarter, according to new data.

Business • 30 Jul 24

The research showed a 13.8% decrease in job openings compared with the previous quarter (stock image)

'Significant' drop in job openings in first quarter

There was a "significant" drop in job openings in the first quarter of the year, according to the latest Quarterly Employment Monitor from recruitment firm Morgan McKinley.

Business • 16 Apr 24

More than half of employers think they will lose staff in the first half of 2023 due to higher earning potential elsewhere

Wage growth to cool following 'unsustainable' increases

Wage growth is expected to ease in 2023 following significant increases that have become unsustainable, according to a new study.

Business • 01 Mar 23

For jobs with certain niche skills, it expects salary increases of between 15-20%

Some salaries could see 5-10% rise in 2022 - report

Salaries are expected to rise between 5-10% this year in certain sectors, according to the latest Irish salary guide by Morgan McKinley.

Business • 12 Jan 22

Morgan McKinley and Abtran will retain their separate brands following the tie-up

Morgan McKinley to acquire outsourcing firm Abtran

Irish recruitment consultancy firm Morgan McKinley is to acquire outsourcing business Abtran for an undisclosed sum.

Business • 01 Dec 21

Benefits on offer were more comprehensive in the multinational sector

Health insurance, pensions among benefits workers want

Health insurance, pensions and paid sick leave are among the top benefits sought by employees from their employers, new research has revealed.

Business • 24 Aug 21

Sharon McCooey, Head of LinkedIn Ireland (left) and Aldagh McDonogh, Group CEO of Morgan McKinley

Morgan McKinley and LinkedIn agree enterprise deal

Recruitment group Morgan McKinley has agreed a deal with LinkedIn that will enable the Irish company to identify specialist professional talent and offer new career opportunities to jobseekers at home and abroad.

Business • 27 Sep 19

Morgan McKinley's Ireland Employment Monitor shows the number of professional job vacancies last month rose by 33%

Irish companies winning 'talent war' - monitor

Multinational companies were slower to recruit here in January, particularly in the IT sector, a new survey shows.

Business • 15 Feb 17

Pharmaceuticals, medical devices and IT all continue to be the main drivers of hiring activity in the country

8% drop in number of professional jobs available

There was an 8% drop in the number of professional jobs available in Ireland last month when compared with the same time last year, according to a new survey.

Business • 10 Aug 16

The Indeed survey found that top ranking jobs for happiness here included carpenter, builder, secretary and childcare assistant

Ireland comes 4th in World for workplace happiness

Workers in Ireland are the fourth happiest in the world and the happiest in the European Union, a new study shows.

Business • 15 Mar 16

Significant talent shortages within the food, pharma, and medical devices sectors have been identified, particularly across engineering and quality roles

Professional jobs vacancies fell 11% in February

Professional job opportunities fell by 11% to 13,173 between January and February of this year, according to the latest Morgan McKinley Monthly Employment Monitor.

Business • 09 Mar 16

Jobs market reports published by Morgan McKinley and Irishjobs.ie today

Number of job vacancies rise in first quarter

Two reports on the state of the jobs market have been published showing an increase in the number of jobs becoming available.

Business • 08 Apr 14

Morgan McKinley notes a definite shift towards companies offering permanent contracts

Professional job opportunities down 10%

The number of professional job opportunities available here in the month of November fell by 10%, the latest Morgan McKinley Employment monitor shows.

Business • 10 Dec 13

Morgan Mckinley