LinkedIn noted that in the previous year, large enterprises with more than 5,000 employees would have accounted for a higher proportion of remote roles, with almost 14% of all hires accounting for these positions in the 12 months to July 2023. 

However, this year has seen the proportion of remote hires by large-scale companies fall by almost a fifth, accounting for only 11.6% of recruits made up to July this year. 

Latest data from the professional network shows that employers in Ireland continue to promote flexible working as the new normal compared to other European countries, with more than 37% of all postings offering hybrid working in October, with 8% of job ads for fully remote roles.

While a higher proportion of roles in Ireland offered flexible work opportunities compared to the majority of other countries analysed, LinkedIn said there is an overall decline in availability in Europe compared to last year, with an annual fall of almost 14% in hybrid job postings and a 18% decline in remote roles advertised in October.

"Despite the decline in the availability of remote and hybrid roles in Ireland compared to last year, flexible work opportunities remain extremely popular with Irish workers," said Sue Duke, LinkedIn Ireland Country Manager.

"Job seekers are clearly looking for flexibility at work, whether that be remote or hybrid, and this can be a way for organisations to stand out to potential candidates especially in a tight labour market."

“While there is a lot of discussion around large employers bringing staff back to the office, the data doesn’t tell the complete story. Ireland’s largest companies are offering a higher share of hybrid roles this year and with Ireland continuing to lead the way in offering flexible work, all indications are that flexibility is here to stay.”