Job openings down nearly 15% amid caution from multinationals

The ongoing housing crisis has exacerbated these issues, prompting some younger professionals to emigrate for better opportunities

The introduction of the EU's Digital Operational Resilience Act (Dora) has prompted a surge in demand for risk specialists particularly in the tech and finance sector. 

Professional job openings declined by nearly 15% during the last few months of 2024 as global economic uncertainties prompt a cautious approach to hiring by companies in Ireland, particularly the multinationals, a report by recruitment agency Morgan McKinley has found. 

While the number of openings declined, the number of professional job seekers rose by 6.8% through the end of 2024 as competition increases for few positions.