Retaining talent a key challenge in year ahead, says industry leader

Attracting high-calibre talent will be a critical challenge for employers, say 83% of leaders in a new IMI survey

Business leaders are proactively planning to enhance their workforce capabilities to address skills shortages and respond to market challenges, according to the latest IMI survey.

Attracting high-calibre talent will be a critical challenge for business leaders as we head into 2025, says Shane O’Sullivan, CEO of the Irish Management Institute.

The IMI chief also highlights the need for employers to ensure that they are keeping pace with innovation in AI and other emerging technologies. Nurturing talent and updating employees’ skills will be critical to attracting and retaining talent.