Hiring rates have slowed from post-pandemic highs, new report shows

The report also highlighted the growing demand for what are called green jobs. These roles require skills needed for companies to achieve climate objectives and secure investment in the green economy.

Dublin's Docklands where many multinationals have based their European Headquarters. Photo: Gareth Chaney Collins

Hiring rates have started to decline from post-pandemic highs, at 12.7% lower in October than the same month last year, new analysis shows.

However, this figure is still above hiring rates during the same period in 2019 pre-pandemic, the IDA’s Labour Market Pulse found.