Irish CFOs remain optimistic despite lingering threats to businesses

Trying to retain existing staff continues to be a challenge with ongoing skills shortages in market

Businesses are trying to retain existing staff as they believe the skills are not readily available on the jobs market. Picture: PA

The majority of CFOs believe the current shortage of skills in the workplace is likely to pose a significant risk to businesses in the next year, a new survey found.

The survey also found that CFOs said businesses are trying to retain existing staff as they believe the skills are not readily available on the jobs market.