Irish-based CEOs raise fresh concerns over skills shortages

40% of workers around the world improved their digital skills during various lockdowns, but still feel there is unequal access to career and training opportunities

Concerns persist despite Minister Harris' 3-year upskilling plan. File Picture

Three-quarters of Irish company CEOs are concerned over skills shortages, according to a survey, but only a fraction of them are planning to significantly invest in developing staff talent.

The findings from the survey, carried out by PwC, show Irish-based company chiefs to be far more concerned about skills deficits among the workforce than their global peers.