Deloitte: Future-proofing businesses for challenges ahead

The sudden availability of skilled, experienced and insightful people who have been on the inside of multinationals, often working in international markets, could be a boon for our indigenous firms.

A Deloitte survey from 2022 showed 96% of Irish CFOs said that retaining and attracting skilled staff is a leading risk for firms.

Given what Irish business have had to survive in recent years, spanning from a prolonged pandemic to an energy crisis and record inflation, it is worth considering the challenges that 2023 onwards will bring, and how business leaders can prepare for and best manage them.

While every sector and business will have different priorities, there are four key areas that businesses need to focus on to be future-proofed and ready to adapt to changing environments and markets.