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.
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.
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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Reading Time: 6 minutes This article explores how underused recruitment channels can enhance talent acquisition strategies, contributing to cost-effective recruitment processes without sacrificing quality.
Reading Time: 7 minutes With many jobseekers rejecting job offers due to a slow hiring process, uncover key strategies to reduce time to hire efficiently onboard top talent.
Reading Time: < 1 minute On Thursday, October 2nd, from 12:00PM to 12:40 PM, join John Price, Sales Manager at NIJobs and Lorraine Morrin, Lead People Partner for Mid-Markets, for our latest webinar, “Hiring efficiency: Cut time without losing quality.”
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Reading Time: < 1 minute Dealing with a high volume of job applications can be overwhelming. Without the right tools, it’s easy for candidate communication to slip through the cracks – leading to delays, drop-offs, and even reputational damage. At the same time, sifting through piles of unsuitable applications wastes valuable time and slows down your hiring process.
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.