NIJobs salary and benefits trends 2026
Reading Time: 7 minutes In this article, we’re taking a closet look at the findings and what they mean for employers navigating Northern Ireland’s labour market in 2026.
How to prioritise skills-based hiring and soft skills in 2026
Reading Time: 4 minutes The latest NIJobs Hiring Trends Update explores the trends around skills in the current hiring landscape in Northern Ireland. Specifically, the findings examine the challenges, opportunities, and growing importance of identifying and developing the skills that matter most for the future workforce.
Hiring Trends Update: Key Shifts in Ireland’s Labour Market and What to Expect in 2026
Reading Time: 7 minutes The Hiring Trends Update is here!
The new bi-annual format explores key labour market trends in Northern Ireland every six months, unpacking what they mean for employers and recruiters. Alongside fresh data and expert commentary, each edition comes with actionable advice to help you hire smarter, faster, and more effectively.
In this edition, we have gathered insights from 159 HR leaders and 362 candidates in Northern Ireland, focusing on current market shifts, in-demand roles and skills, and what employers can expect in 2026, and how to prepare for hiring success.
Hiring Trends Update Webinar: What’s changing and how to stay ahead
Reading Time: 2 minutes On Thursday, November 13th, from 12:00 to 13:00, join Richard Ramsey, leading NI economist and Professor of Practice in Economics & Policy at Queen’s Business School and Chris Paye, Country Director at NIJobs, for our latest webinar, “Hiring Trends Update: What’s changing and how to stay ahead.”
What’s slowing down your hiring? New survey reveals the top blockers and breakthroughs
Reading Time: 4 minutes Which tasks take the longest time in hiring and how can recruiters tackle candidate drop offs? Discover inefficiencies in the hiring process and key actions to address blockers.
Your 2025 Recruitment Calendar
Reading Time: 2 minutes Effectively plan and execute your hiring strategy in 2025 with our comprehensive Recruitment Calendar.
A guide to effective employee onboarding
Reading Time: 4 minutes Master the art of employee onboarding with key strategies that can help you boost employee retention, engagement, and productivity from day one.
NIJobs Experiences Record-Breaking Application Increases
Reading Time: < 1 minute Learn more about the milestone month NIJobs experienced in January where the platform saw record-breaking application increases.
Job Market Softens yet Jobseeker Optimism Remains High
Reading Time: 3 minutes Local Jobseekers are optimistic about the job market in NI as recruitment levels have begun to moderate according to leading hiring platform NIJobs. The Job Report from NIJobs with Ulster Bank, signals a moderation in recruitment activity during the second quarter of the year following the unprecedented highs of recent years. Listings are steady, dropping slightly by 1% in Q2 2023 compared to the previous quarter.
Auditor Job Ad Template
Reading Time: < 1 minute Download this job advert template to help you advertise your role. The template includes useful information for you to create the most appealing job ad. Bear in mind that this is a template, so please ensure you personalise it to fit your vacancy and organisation.