The Use of Temporary Staffing is Rising

In Ireland, the use of temporary and contract staffing has seen a significant surge in 2025, as 39% of employers reported increasing temporary placements during Q2, up sharply from 31% in Q1. This trend reflects the fast-evolving nature of the Irish labour market, where agility and adaptability are crucial for meeting seasonal surges, project-based demands, and persistent skills shortages.

Irish Businesses are Embracing Temporary Staffing as a Strategy

Irish businesses are now embracing temporary staffing as a strategic solution to remain productive without making long-term commitments. This offers companies the flexibility to manage workforce fluctuations and access specialist expertise, particularly when skill gaps in technology, healthcare, and construction become pronounced. For many employers, temporary hires enable rapid responses to changing market conditions while ensuring teams are well-staffed for critical initiatives and short-term projects.

Salary trends for temporary roles have remained largely stable, with over 70% of assignments holding pay rates steady; however, nearly 28% of employers increased wages for specialist temporary positions to secure talent in competitive fields. Recruitment agencies such as Aspire Recruitment play a key role in supporting businesses to source highly skilled temporary staff and benchmark pay rates to remain attractive within the market.

Ensure You Work with a Compliant Recruitment Agency like Aspire Recruitment for Temps and Contractors

There is a myriad of employment legislation concerning temps and contractors.  Aspire Recruitment is entirely compliant with all relevant statutory legislation.

Looking ahead, Irish organisations are cautiously optimistic for vacancy growth in Q3 and Q4 of 2025.  Ongoing talent shortages mean that agile staffing and proactive workforce planning are more important than ever for Irish employers seeking resilience and competitive advantage in 2025.

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