Employers must offer flexibility and training to attract tech talent

Businesses in Cork have seen a 20% surge in demand for AI and Cloud professionals; employers should act swiftly to compete for skilled workers, Accenture advises 

Wendy Walsh, talent and organisation lead, Accenture in Ireland

Employers need to prioritise skills training, workplace flexibility and employee wellbeing, particularly if they want to be attractive to in-demand AI and Cloud talent.

A survey by professional services firm Accenture of hiring patterns has shown a 20% surge in demand for AI and Cloud professionals in Cork. Another standout survey response was the 33.1% rise in remote-only tech roles nationally.