2025爱尔兰人才市场全景报告：行业趋势、核心洞察与招聘建议

Introduction At Mason Alexander, we believe that understanding the evolving needs and preferences of job seekers is crucial for both hiring managers and employeesalike. As part of our commitment to providing industry-leading recruitment services, we surveyed a large pool of employees across the Technology, Life This document outlines the key results from this survey – exploring key trends such as career motivations, job satisfaction, work arrangements, salary This report provides actionable insights for hiring managers to help you stay ahead in a competitive talent market. It highlights critical insights foremployers looking to enhance their talent acquisition and retention strategies for 2025. For job seekers, it highlights current trends and the factors Through this document, we hope to present trends that highlight the evolving workforce needs for 2025 and offer recommendations to help businesses Key Insights and Trends 2025 Job Search Activity 29%of survey respondents changed jobs within the last 12 months, down from36%the previous year.This suggests a possible stabilisation in the job market, driven by reduced hiring volumes as employers Half of all respondents (53%) reported actively seeking new job opportunities this year, a slight decreasefrom last year's55%. Of those actively searching,65%intend to make a move within the next three of professionals are actively lookingfor a new job, with65%of the samerespondents aiming to movewithin For hiring managers, this activity underscores that candidates remain agile and open tochanging roles, especially when key motivators like compensation, career growth, or flexibility Job Satisfaction 51%of all respondents report a positive outlook on their roles, with8%feeling verysatisfied and43%satisfied. However, this is a slight decline from last year, when59%of respondents reported similar levels of satisfaction. Dissatisfaction has risen significantly, with41%of respondents this year feelingunsatisfied to very unsatisfied in their current job. This compares to just31%expressing similar sentiments last year. Nearly a third (30%) report being unsatisfied, with an additional11%feeling very These trends emphasise the importance of strategies to enhance jobsatisfaction, particularly around role clarity, professional growth, and regular,constructive feedback. Addressing the needs of the41%who are dissatisfied Key Insights and Trends 2025 Differences Between Sectors Key Motivators for Job Changes:What Matters Most? As with last year, higher salaries (64%) and career advancement opportunities(58%) remain the most compelling reasons for job changes. A breakdown of motivations by sector reveals some interestingdistinctions. In Technology,61%are driven by higher salaries, However, better work-life balance (56%) and seeking new challenges (49%) alsoscored highly, underscoring a preference for roles that balance financial rewards Career advancement resonates more with Life Sciencesprofessionals (68%) than with Technology professionals (53%), Similarly, while Technology candidates value seeking newchallenges (57%), Life Sciences respondents prioritise work-lifebalance (68%), suggesting that Life Sciences roles might need to Employers in Life Sciences should prioritise competitivesalaries, career progression, and work-life balance whileTechnology employers should focus on offering Flexibility as a Deciding Factor: Would Candidates Accept Less Pay? While42%of respondents wouldn’t consider a pay cut foradded flexibility,32%are open to the idea if it means greatercontrol over their work arrangements. Interestingly, Life Sciences professionals show a higherwillingness to trade pay for flexibility (35%) compared to their Key Insights and Trends 2025 Work Preferences:Hybrid Takes the Lead The demand for hybrid work remains high, with52%of respondents preferring a hybrid arrangement, while29%favour fully remote roles. This growingpreference for flexibility reflects a shift toward greater autonomy in the workplace. However, an emerging trend indicates a gradual return to full-time in-office work, aligning with many employers’ preference for more on-site presence.Employers seeking to attract and retain top talent will need to balance these evolving dynamics by fostering engaging workplace cultures and clearly Technologyprofessionals show a strong preference for fullyremote work, with40%favouring this option. However, only31%currently work fully remotely, with the majority (64%) 65%. However, only43%of Life Sciences professionals currently haveaccess to a hybrid arrangement, while38%work fully on-site. This gap between preference and practice may be driven by on-siterequirements typical of laboratory or healthcare roles, but it also signals This suggests that while many Technology candidateswould prefer to be fully remote, a substantial proportion Key Insights and Trends 2025 Salary Satisfaction and Salary Expectations While49%of respondents feel the