Professional job openings rise but employers 'cautious' about what lies ahead

The report shows that organisations are also 'adjusting' how they talk about diversity and inclusion 'while some multinationals have quietly pulled back on formal diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) budgets or job titles'

Trayc Keevans, global foreign direct investment director at Morgan McKinley, said the data shows 'clear evidence of renewed hiring confidence across many sectors, particularly in technology, financial services, and construction'.

The number of professional job openings in Ireland increased by 7%, compared to the end of 2024, which indicates an “encouraging” resilience in the labour market but “employers remain rightly cautious about what lies ahead,” a new report by recruitment consultancy firm Morgan McKinley has found.

According to the company’s Irish Employment Monitor for the first three months of 2025, professional job opportunities increased by 7% compared to the period from October to December last year and up 2% in annual terms.