New pay agreement for the childcare sector
As demand for childcare professionals increases, a new pay agreement to provide pay increases and a wage structure for early learning and childcare workers has been approved by the Government.
Demand for hospitality staff unrelenting
Ireland’s summer season is well underway, and the demand for talent in hospitality is unrelenting. Our analysis of job posting data over the last three months shows that jobs in the industry are up 60% compared to the same time last year and have grown 18% compared to the first three months of 2022. The hospitality sector’s rebound from Covid is almost complete, with jobs now within shouting distance of their pre-pandemic levels.
New laws passed on sick pay and payment of tips
New laws have recently been passed in the Oireachtas which will change how employers manage staff in relation to two key areas – sick pay and the payment of tips & gratuities.
How your staff can help you hire
People are the key to the success of any business, and many smart employers are using the power of their staff to support their hiring. By creating what’s known as an employee advocacy strategy, businesses can empower their people to play a key role in raising awareness of their brand online.
What is happening in the job market?
Recruitment levels have been extremely unstable throughout the pandemic, and macroeconomic factors such as the conflict in Ukraine and the rise of inflation are still having a huge impact on the market. We take a quick look at what trends we have seen and take a look at how they may play out in 2022.
Why exit interviews are a good idea
Exit interviews are a useful way of getting valuable insights into how your staff feel about working in a business. Often, when employees hand in their notice, they can be pretty coy about what motivated them to find another job. But, whatever their reason, it’s good for employers to get meaningful feedback from departing employees. Their insights and experience can help you head off problems and hopefully retain your staff in future.
Ten days paid sick leave for employees by 2026
Employees will be able to take up to ten days of paid sick leave every year from 2026 following Cabinet approval of the Sick Leave Bill 2022. The decision means Ireland will have a statutory sick pay scheme for the first time ever.
Introducing Jobs.ie Global Hiring
You can now recruit the best talent from outside Ireland as easily as you do at home, thanks to Jobs.ie Global Hiring.
How to make a job offer
You’ve found the right person for your job. Now, all that is left for you to do is to tell the candidate how much they impressed you and to make them a job offer. Here are the steps you need to follow.
Five steps to build employee engagement
All organisations aspire to create teams that are happy, enthusiastic, productive, and engaged. Here are five steps you can take to build employee engagement.