The Talent View

Welcome to The Talent View from NIJobs with the latest talent insights, advice and news shaping recruitment and hiring across NI.

Job Report Q3 2023

The latest Job Report from NIJobs with Ulster Bank , indicates that recruitment levels across Northern Ireland have remained steady over the past three months.? However, many organisations continue to experience long-term skills shortages and difficulties when it comes to filling roles.

Sam Dooley, Country Director of The StepStone Group Ireland with responsibility for NIJobs, says; “Ongoing talent shortages remain a challenge for employers in Northern Ireland despite sectors actively recruiting. There are a number of contributing factors to this problem, including post-pandemic recovery, demographic changes, and shifting ways of working.” Learn more here.

How to Write an Effective Job Ad

In today’s competitive job market, a thoughtfully written job ad serves as the first point of contact between your organisation and potential candidates. This makes the development of your job ad a crucial opportunity to showcase your company’s values and culture while promoting the exciting opportunities that await prospective employees. Find out more here.

Find out why our clients are hiring with us

We believe in finding the best talent to help businesses grow. Our JobTech, talent attraction solutions, and dedicated team help employers across Northern Ireland find skilled, qualified candidates for their key roles. Find out what our clients have to say about working with NIJobs. Learn more here.

Here are some of latest insights from across the HR and recruitment world that grabbed our attention and got the team at NIJobs talking:

• Salaries are rising in NI

New figures show a 1.7% increase in employee pay in Northern Ireland compared to last year, amidst a troubling surge in redundancies. The data from NISRA indicates a slight 0.3% monthly rise in employees receiving pay through HMRC PAYE, yet proposed redundancies have soared, tripling in the last year. The 25-34 age group remains the most impacted, with earnings yet to bounce back to pre-pandemic levels. Read more here.

• Delve into the pros and cons of using AI in your recruitment processes:

AI is reshaping the Australian job market, challenging traditional hiring practices. Jobseekers face a new reality where AI screens applications, raising concerns about bias and the impersonal nature of recruitment. Read more here.

• Why sustainable corporate values matter in the retention of your staff:

A rising trend of 'climate quitters' is emerging, with workers leaving jobs at companies that fail to align with their environmental values. Research indicates a significant portion of UK workers, especially among younger generations, are prepared to resign over insufficient climate action by employers. Former Unilever CEO Paul Polman suggests the climate crisis is driving this trend, with employees seeking companies that contribute to solving global issues. Read more here.

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