en-IE AlphaPlex, Inc.^® All Rights Reserved.]]> http://www.employee.ie www.employee.ie-261 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.employee.ie/employment/unemployment-climbs-to-highest-level-seen-since-2021-article-261.aspx The unemployment rate for people aged 15 to 65 rose to 5.3% in the third quarter of this year, up 0.8 percentage points from 4.5% in the same period of 2024. ]]> www.employee.ie-260 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.employee.ie/employment/ai-job-market-in-ireland-expands-sharply-since-2023-article-260.aspx A new report from the Expert Group on Future Skills Needs (EGFSN) has revealed that artificial intelligence (AI) jobs in Ireland have doubled since 2023, highlighting the country’s rapid growth in this key technology sector.]]> www.employee.ie-259 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.employee.ie/employment/irelands-unemployment-rate-rises-to-5-in-october-highest-in-over-a-year-article-259.aspx New figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show that Ireland’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 5% in October, up from 4.2% in the same month last year.]]> www.employee.ie-257 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.employee.ie/employment/about-150-amazon-staff-in-ireland-affected-by-global-job-cuts-article-257.aspx Around 150 Amazon employees in Ireland are expected to be affected by the company’s latest round of global job cuts.]]> www.employee.ie-258 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.employee.ie/employment/around-300-jobs-at-nuvion-group-at-risk-as-company-enters-receivership-article-258.aspx About 300 direct jobs are at risk at delivery and logistics firm Nuvion Group, which has entered receivership. Nuvion Group operates Parcel Connect, Fastway Couriers Ireland, and Nügo.]]> www.employee.ie-256 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.employee.ie/employment/around-40-ikea-staff-in-ireland-face-potential-redundancy-article-256.aspx Approximately 40 Ireland-based employees at IKEA may face redundancy as the company looks to streamline management structures in some of its stores.]]> www.employee.ie-255 Fri, 05 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.employee.ie/employment/galway-tech-firm-mbryonics-to-create-125-new-jobs-in-major-expansion-article-255.aspx Galway-based technology company Mbryonics has announced plans to create 125 new jobs as part of a major expansion of its operations in the city.]]> www.employee.ie-253 Thu, 24 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.employee.ie/employment/paypal-to-create-100-new-data-science-roles-in-dublin-article-253.aspx Payments giant PayPal has announced the creation of 100 new data science jobs at its Dublin office as part of a major expansion tied to a newly established AI and fraud data science centre.]]> www.employee.ie-251 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.employee.ie/employment/microsoft-to-cut-thousands-of-jobs-as-it-boosts-ai-investments-article-251.aspx Microsoft is planning to reduce its workforce by thousands of employees, particularly in its sales division, as the tech giant streamlines operations amid growing investments in artificial intelligence.]]> www.employee.ie-249 Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.employee.ie/employment/norwegian-consultancy-firm-to-create-200-new-jobs-across-ireland-article-249.aspx A Norwegian energy consultancy, DNV, has announced plans to create 200 new jobs in Ireland over the next two years.]]> www.employee.ie-248 Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.employee.ie/employment/aecom-to-create-100-new-jobs-in-the-next-year-article-248.aspx Infrastructure consulting firm AECOM plans to create 100 new jobs in Ireland over the next year.]]> www.employee.ie-247 Sun, 09 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.employee.ie/employment/the-employment-rate-of-women-has-more-than-doubled-since-1998-article-247.aspx New data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) reveals that the number of women in employment has more than doubled since 1998, reaching 1,310,600 in the fourth quarter of 2024—a 104.2% increase from 641,800 in the same period of 1998.]]> www.employee.ie-246 Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.employee.ie/employment/up-to-300-tiktok-jobs-at-risk-in-ireland-article-246.aspx Around 300 jobs in TikTok’s Irish operations are at risk as the company undergoes global restructuring.]]> www.employee.ie-245 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.employee.ie/employment/fashion-retailer-new-look-to-exit-ireland-347-jobs-at-risk-article-245.aspx Fashion retailer New Look has announced its exit from the Irish market, putting 347 employees across the country at risk of redundancy.]]> www.employee.ie-242 Fri, 07 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.employee.ie/employment/ptsb-to-reduce-around-300-jobs-this-year-article-242.aspx PTSB is set to cut around 300 jobs this year as part of a voluntary redundancy program launched last year.]]> www.employee.ie-240 Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.employee.ie/employment/meta-plans-to-reduce-its-global-workforce-by-5-by-cutting-its-lowest-performing-employees-article-240.aspx Meta is reportedly planning to cut around five per cent of staff it deems as its lowest performers.]]> www.employee.ie-238 Thu, 09 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.employee.ie/employment/unemployment-rate-increases-to-42-in-december-article-238.aspx New figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) reveal that the national unemployment rate edged up to 4.2% in December, compared to 4.1% in November.]]> www.employee.ie-236 Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.employee.ie/employment/circle-k-offers-free-hot-drinks-to-emergency-service-workers-this-christmas-article-236.aspx Circle K Offers Free Hot Drinks to Emergency Service Workers This Christmas]]> www.employee.ie-235 Sat, 14 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.employee.ie/employment/claims-of-job-losses-unfounded-article-235.aspx PTSB has rejected claims made by the Financial Services Union (FSU) that up to 500 jobs could be cut at the bank, calling these assertions unfounded.]]> www.employee.ie-234 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.employee.ie/employment/construction-jobs-dominate-most-in-demand-roles-of-the-year-article-234.aspx New research indicates that construction jobs were among the most in-demand professions in 2024, as the sector grapples with a growing skills shortage.]]> www.employee.ie-233 Tue, 10 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.employee.ie/employment/over-25-of-irish-pension-recipients-in-2023-continued-working-article-233.aspx More than a quarter of Irish people who began receiving the old-age pension in 2023 continued to work, according to a new report by the European Commission. ]]> www.employee.ie-231 Wed, 04 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.employee.ie/employment/unemployment-rate-drops-to-41-in-november-article-231.aspx The unemployment rate in Ireland dropped to 4.1% in November from 4.2% in October, according to new figures released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) today.]]> www.employee.ie-228 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.employee.ie/employment/employment-rate-reaches-record-high-in-q3-article-228.aspx Employment in the country has reached a new all-time high, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO).]]> www.employee.ie-227 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.employee.ie/employment/abbott-unveils-new-kilkenny-manufacturing-facility-creating-800-jobs-article-227.aspx Abbott has officially opened a cutting-edge manufacturing facility in Kilkenny, marking a major milestone in its diabetes care business. The launch ceremony was attended by the Taoiseach, Simon Harris, and Abbott’s chairman and CEO, Robert Ford.]]> www.employee.ie-225 Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.employee.ie/employment/tourism-recruitment-sees-further-improvement-though-challenges-persist-article-225.aspx New research from Fáilte Ireland reveals that recruitment and retention challenges in the tourism sector have eased for the third consecutive year. ]]> www.employee.ie-223 Sat, 09 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.employee.ie/employment/government-approves-pay-increases-for-construction-workers-article-223.aspx The Government has officially endorsed a recommendation from the Labour Court to introduce new minimum pay rates, pension entitlements, and sick pay provisions for the construction industry.]]> www.employee.ie-221 Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.employee.ie/employment/in-2023-dublin-reported-the-highest-median-annual-earnings-at-47873-article-221.aspx New data released today by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) reveals that Dublin had the highest median earnings in 2023, with a figure of €47,873. ]]> www.employee.ie-220 Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.employee.ie/employment/microsoft-is-set-to-create-550-new-engineering-and-research-and-development-positions-in-ireland-article-220.aspx Microsoft plans to create an additional 550 engineering and research and development jobs at its Dublin office. ]]> www.employee.ie-219 Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.employee.ie/employment/waste-management-firm-beauparc-is-set-to-create-300-new-jobs-article-219.aspx Beauparc, the parent company of Panda, Greenstar, and Irish Packaging Recycling, has unveiled plans to invest over €300 million in its facilities over the next four years.]]> www.employee.ie-218 Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.employee.ie/employment/the-irish-data-protection-authority-has-imposed-a-310-million-fine-on-linkedin-article-218.aspx The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has levied fines totaling €310 million against LinkedIn following an investigation into the platform's management of users' personal data for behavioral analysis and targeted advertising.]]> www.employee.ie-215 Tue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.employee.ie/employment/hotel-jobs-in-ireland-in-2024-article-215.aspx The hotel job market in Ireland in 2024 is thriving, with numerous opportunities available across a range of roles.]]> www.employee.ie-214 Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.employee.ie/employment/nursing-jobs-in-ireland-2024-article-214.aspx Nursing jobs in Ireland are expected to remain abundant and diverse in 2024, driven by ongoing healthcare reforms and a focus on strengthening the workforce.]]> www.employee.ie-213 Sun, 19 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.employee.ie/employment/it-jobs-in-ireland-in-2024-article-213.aspx In 2024, the IT job market in Ireland is robust and growing, with various roles in high demand across multiple sectors. Key areas of growth include data science, software engineering, and web development.]]> www.employee.ie-212 Mon, 22 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.employee.ie/employment/hardest-to-fill-jobs-in-ireland-article-212.aspx According to new data, the most challenging jobs to fill are instrumentation engineers, advertising reviewers, and mechanical and electrical project managers.]]> www.employee.ie-211 Tue, 16 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.employee.ie/employment/employment-prospects-are-predicted-to-expand-by-8-this-year-article-211.aspx Employment prospects are predicted to increase by 8% in the coming year, although increasing pressure on wages is also expected to persist.]]> www.employee.ie-210 Mon, 08 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.employee.ie/employment/a-rise-in-work-related-deaths-with-43-people-dying-last-year-article-210.aspx According to new data from the Health and Safety Authority (HSA), 43 persons died as a result of workplace accidents in 2023.]]> www.employee.ie-209 Thu, 21 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.employee.ie/employment/the-government-implements-significant-modifications-to-the-work-permit-system-article-209.aspx In an effort to address the skills gap in a variety of crucial areas amid full employment in the economy, the government has announced the largest ever expansion of the employment permit system.]]> www.employee.ie-208 Wed, 06 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.employee.ie/employment/the-unemployment-rate-increased-to-48-in-november-according-to-the-cso-article-208.aspx The country's unemployment rate increased to 4.8% in November, up from a revised rate of 4.7% in October, according to new Central Statistics Office data released today.]]> www.employee.ie-207 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.employee.ie/employment/weekly-earnings-increased-by-46-in-the-third-quarter-according-to-cso-article-207.aspx According to new Central Statistics Office (CSO) data, workers' average weekly earnings increased 4.6% between July and September compared to the same period last year.]]> www.employee.ie-206 Wed, 22 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.employee.ie/employment/mechanical-workers-have-agreed-to-a-127-pay-increase-article-206.aspx Plumbers, pipefitters, and welders have agreed to pay increases totaling 12.7% in a contract that runs from January 2023 to December 2026.]]> www.employee.ie-203 Thu, 16 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.employee.ie/employment/women-in-the-eu-continue-to-be-paid-13-less-than-men-article-203.aspx Women in the European Union are paid 13% less than men doing the same job on average, despite equal pay being a requirement under EU law, according to the European Commission.]]>