Defence Forces project taught Jason Culloty how firms can find new recruits

Matching skills to job vacancies can be tricky for employers but a startup based in Mallow, Co Cork, can help bridge that gap

Jason Culloty had the germ of the idea for Skillsvista when he was creating an upskilling plan for the Defence Forces. Picture: David Keane

As unemployment reaches record lows, Ireland’s labour and skills shortages are becoming increasingly difficult for employers to handle.

As the vast majority of Irish firms struggle to find specialist talent to upskill their teams, hiring platforms and recruiters have repeatedly warned that this could cause significant business disruptions in the future.