REVEALED: Nearly 50% of Irish jobseekers would reject dream job if they couldn’t work from home

“The Irish economy continues to expand, albeit at a more moderate pace, with the rate of unemployment remaining at a record low of 4%. Against this backdrop of near full employment, there continues to be significant competition among employers to attract and retain skilled talent,” said Sam Dooley, country director of The Stepstone Group Ireland.

“Amidst such a tight labour market it’s crucial that employers regularly review and update their talent offerings to ensure they meet workers’ expectations. 

“With nearly half of jobseekers willing to turn down opportunities that do not provide hybrid or fully remote working options, employers should ensure they’re evolving their policies to address these needs and comply with new government guidelines on the right to request remote work.”

A good work-life balance was the top job preference among Irish workers, while financial compensation, job security and the amount of paid time off/holidays were the other most important work preferences in Ireland.