Ireland leads Europe in hiring optimism

The latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey shows a +29% Net Employment Outlook for Q4 2025 — the strongest in Europe.

Key takeaways:

•  49% of hiring is driven by business growth
• Munster leads in regional confidence, with Dublin close behind
• IT & Pharma are the fastest-growing sectors
• Work–life balance tops staff retention strategies

Despite 70% of employers rating their hiring processes as efficient, attracting qualified talent remains the #1 challenge

For your complimentary copy of the report please contact Bill Murphy at bill.murphy@manpowergroup.ie