In our 60-minute webinar, learn about the current job market trends in Northern Ireland from NI Labour Economist and Professor of Practice in Economics & Policy at Queen’s Business School, Richard Ramsey and NIJobs’ Country Director, Chris Paye. In this webinar, our speakers will guide you through our recent research findings and how businesses are adapting their hiring strategies in 2026.
Your Webinar Programme
- Shifts in the market and how they reflected on hiring in 2025
- Top hiring challenges and how recruiters are addressing them
- Trends in AI and automation in hiring and their impact
- Candidate priorities when it comes to changing jobs in 2026
- Hiring strategies to look forward to in 2026
This webinar is for you if you…
- …are an HR Lead, Recruiter, or Hiring Manager looking to adapt your recruiting to current market changes,
- …want to understand how candidate behaviour and expectations have changed in recent months,
- …are facing challenges like declining application numbers, longer time-to-hire or skills shortages,
- …are looking for practical tips on how to attract and retain the right talent despite budget constraints.
Our speakers
Richard Ramsey is a leading commentator for the NI economy. After a decade in the Civil Service, he spent 17 years at Ulster Bank, serving as Chief Economist from 2009 to 2024. He is now Professor of Practice in Economics & Policy at Queen’s Business School and the William J. Clinton Leadership Institute.
Chris Paye is the Country Director of The Stepstone Group Ireland and is responsible for IrishJobs. Leveraging insights from The Stepstone Group’s team, Chris has a deep understanding of hiring and recruiting that helps employers navigate the evolving talent acquisition landscape.