1 in 3 Irish firms is looking for talents abroad
Nearly one-third of Ireland-based businesses are posting job advertisements overseas in an effort to quell staff shortages in the country.
According to a survey by online job agency Indeed, nearly a fifth of businesses were providing support to foreign workers settling in Ireland. This includes housing, childcare, and visa support. Close to a quarter of companies were also hiring foreign recruitment agencies.
Indeed economist Jack Kennedy said, “With a shortage of skilled workers, there is a recognition that migrants from overseas can help fill important gaps – but more can be done by the Government to help ease the path of those moving to Ireland.”
“The data is clear. Irish businesses have been actively recruiting across international markets, and plan to continue to do so into the future,” he added.
Indeed’s research also found that Ireland had one of the most positive attitudes toward the contributions of foreign workers to the economy.
The recruitment agency evaluated eight European countries and found favorable sentiment for the skills and economic contribution of migrant workers in Ireland, with 86% of respondents saying they enjoyed working with colleagues from other countries.
This was the highest of the countries surveyed, with the UK the next most positive at 77% while Belgium had the lowest at 63%
