Insights and Resources

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.

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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.”

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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.

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