2024 Tech Trends & Predictions

We are in contact with amazing people on both sides of the recruitment process from all corners of the technology industry. Here are some of our predictions:

Declan McNiff -Managing Director

"In a post-Covid era, 2023 was the year that Employer’s started to regain control over their workforce. Employees had become very used to working where and when they wanted. In fairness, as long as productivity was good, there were very few complaints from Employers. However, an increase in redundancies reminded Employees who their paymasters were and also, thankfully, brought tech salary inflation under control.

As we head into 2024, there is plenty to be excited about. Here are my Top 4 trends:

1. What makes you different? Company Culture is key to staff attraction & retention, and many companies will focus on rebuilding this to make sure people want to work there and stay there.
2. AI – you can’t attend any conference now without AI dominating the dialogue – it’s still relatively early days on mass adoption but thanks to AI we will all be targeted with more bespoke marketing which is a positive.
3. Candidate experience – companies that put an emphasis on an exceptional candidate experience will always get the best staff. ?This means providing candidates with clear communication, timely feedback, and a personalised experience throughout the hiring process.
4. Outsourcing Recruitment – Many companies have downsized internal Recruitment teams and will instead outsource these services to a trusted Recruitment partner.

I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your teams every success in 2024."

Niall McNiff -Director

"I think 2023 witnessed significant shifts in the post-Covid era, with AI emerging as a focal point for technological evolution and innovation. As we transition into 2024, the impact of AI on employment will be revealing, as some roles will become obsolete, with new ones created. Driving efficiencies and understanding its limitations will vary from company to company, and industry to industry.

Amidst global tech giants downsizing in 2023, there was a clearer push by companies to get staff back into the office. Companies were more specific in what their hybrid model of working was to be, and that staff would have to agree to the new model or possibly seek employment elsewhere. The full effects of this are likely to play out in 2024 as many tech roles can be done just as effectively from home and staff will look to choose their desired way of working for the longer term.

Despite these changes, the tech market remains robust, with a persistent demand for skills amidst ongoing transformations and this will continue in 2024. Cybersecurity, given recurrent breaches, continues to be a specialised field, and AI is likely to play a bigger role. The medical sector, too, will hopefully see greater AI-driven advancements, promising enhanced efficiency in assessments and procedures, reducing waiting times for people in need.

Undoubtedly, 2024 is likely to be another transformative year in this dynamic sector."

Colm O'Mara -Director

"Looking into the crystal ball for the Tech scene in 2024, it seems like we’re in for some shake-ups. Strategic mergers and acquisitions are on the horizon, not just for competition’s sake but as a strategy to reshape service and product offerings, opening up new markets. The spotlight will also stay firmly on remote work tools, security, and AI, changing how we work and turning our offices into flexible, efficient hubs. Sure, we’ve seen some redundancies in Tech, but on the flip side, we’ve also witnessed a wave of new job opportunities emerging on the back of tech innovations."

Read more predictions here: 2024 Tech Trends & Predictions - Realtime Recruitment