Talent Insight Report

Get a clearer view of what is shaping Ireland’s talent market in 2026, from the skills in highest demand to changing candidate expectations and the hiring challenges employers need to plan for.

What you’ll find inside

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The skills employers are competing for:

See where demand is strongest across Digital, Product, Creative, Data and Finance.

2

What candidates want in 2026:

Understand how salary, flexibility, progression, work-life balance and job security are influencing decisions.

3

Where hiring is becoming more difficult:

Explore the market pressures affecting skills fit, salary expectations and access to specialist talent.

4

5 practical actions for stronger hiring:

Learn where to sharpen your brief, improve your process and build stronger talent pipelines before the need becomes urgent.