Recruiters in Northern Ireland continue to face hiring challenges even with a resilient local job market, according to new research from leading hiring platform NIJobs. The data, which shines a light on the skills gaps in the NI labour market, reveals that 72% are unable to match candidates with the […]
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Kinecx Energy, formerly firmus energy networks has announced its official rebranding and renewed strategic focus at its annual stakeholder briefing. The event, held at Galgorm Hotel and Spa in County Antrim, welcomed industry experts and stakeholders to hear updates on the company’s transformative year and its ambitious plans for Northern […]
As Action Mental Health’s newest ambassador and the public face of Break the Cycle, a 293-mile cycling challenge to help highlight the importance of good mental health and to increase awareness of one of Northern Ireland’s largest mental health charities, County Down Comedian, Dave Elliott, is in the saddle for […]
firmus energy Supply, one of Northern Ireland’s largest suppliers of natural gas, announced that it will be making a reduction of 8.5% to its tariffs for all domestic customers in the Greater Belfast Network area. This decrease, which is effective from 1st November 2025, will save households an average of […]
New research from leading hiring platform NIJobs reveals that the majority of Northern Ireland recruiters are already using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve the recruitment process. Data shows 8 out of 10 (78%) use AI to improve efficiency and enhance recruitment in a variety of ways, including writing and publishing […]
The first three months of 2025 brought positive news for Northern Ireland’s labour market, with vacancies up 20% on the last quarter of 2024, according to the latest NIJobs Job Report. Job listings rose by 7% year-on-year and are 44% above pre-pandemic levels. Almost 80% of employment categories saw a […]
Belfast International Airport and Lagardère Travel Retail are proud to be working together to transform the retail landscape at Belfast International Airport. This week sees the transition to a new Aelia Duty Free walkthrough outlet, bringing an exceptional blend of Duty Free, Food & Beverage and Travel Essentials into one seamless […]
Employers may face new recruitment challenges as pressures mount in a highly competitive job market, according to the latest Job Report from NIJobs. Recruitment difficulties are now commonplace for businesses but rising employer costs, which are likely to exacerbate employee dissatisfaction, could trigger another wave of resignations in 2025. The […]
The Dairy Council for Northern Ireland is hosting its seventh Sustainable Dairy conference on Wednesday 5th February when the keynote speaker will be global dairy market expert Christophe Lafougere. Christophe is Managing Director of Gira Foods, an international food and drink consultancy specialising in market intelligence and analysis. He has […]
New research from the hiring platform NIjobs has revealed the most in-demand roles and highest-paid jobs for 2024. Nurses topped the list, a new entry for 2024 as the most in-demand profession, replacing the 2023 number one spot of Accounts Assistant. This reflects the wider challenges the healthcare sector is […]