News Headlines | Nearly half of employers reduce entry roles amid AI rise

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New IrishJobs research shows that almost half of Irish employers have cut entry‑level and graduate positions as labour costs rise and AI adoption accelerates, while two‑thirds say industry skill requirements are changing rapidly. Despite this, nearly half intend to boost hiring in the latter half of 2026 and 83 % view recruitment as more strategic, with 40 % increasing hiring in the first half of the year and 56 % of IT/telecom firms expanding staff. Over a quarter of companies are seeking highly specialised AI and machine‑learning talent, and technical roles remain in demand, with 22 % looking for cybersecurity experts and 23 % for technology and engineering professionals. The stepstone‑IrishJobs report, based on insights from more than 500 HR leaders and around 1,000 job‑seekers, concludes that Ireland’s labour market remains resilient, with growth plans especially in manufacturing and construction, even as rising costs and AI reshape workforce planning toward experienced, in‑demand skillsets.

Read more: https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2026/0519/1574044-nearly-half-of-employers-reduce-entry-roles-amid-ai-rise/

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