Northern Ireland workforce faces higher rates of low educational qualifications, lower pay, and employment difficulties compared to the Republic of Ireland.
New research reveals significant disparities in the workforce between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, with workers in the North more likely to have low educational qualifications, lower pay, and face greater employment difficulties, particularly women with children, older women, and lone parents. Comparing male and female participation in the workforce, the study highlights that better-educated workers in both jurisdictions enjoy stronger protection against being stuck in low-pay jobs.
April 09, 2024
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