爱尔兰人才格局2025：爱尔兰企业未来技能挑战

Ireland’s TalentLandscape 2025skillnetireland.ie Research PartnerIpsos / Behaviour & Attitudes (B&A) As Irish companies navigate the complexities of a rapidly changingglobal business environment, having a highly skilled workforce iscrucial for leveraging the economic opportunities presented byhi-tech innovation, digitalisation, and the green transition. As aknowledge-based economy, our people are key to the future successof Ireland’s economy, business competitiveness, and capacity to secureinternational investment. Supporting a strong, digitally resilient,and sustainable talent pipeline is a key priority for Skillnet Ireland.Digital transformation, driven by artificial intelligence (AI), automation,and data analytics, is revolutionising how businesses connect withcustomers and make decisions. The demand for expertise in theseareas, as well as broader digital literacy skills, is growing, and it isessential that we rise to the opportunity to meet this challenge.Equally important is the integration of sustainability into businesspractices, with increasing demands for skilled workers in greentechnologies, the circular economy, and other sustainable areas.Equipping SmallMediumEnterprise (SME)business leaders with skillsto traverse this complex landscape is crucial for long-term economicgrowth and innovation.The aim of this report is to examine these key challenges facingbusinesses, framed within the context of their future skills needs. Thefindings are consistent across sectors and regions and reflect theimportance of supporting both our current and future workforce,to develop fundamental skills for the digital world of work, and thetransition to a net zero economy. Working together with enterprise,Skillnet Ireland designs supports for businesses to adapt to thechanging demands of digitalisation and sustainability challenges.Skillnet IrelandForeword We look forward to using the findings of this report as a basis to work withour industry partners and businesses across the economy, and to continueto advance the competitiveness, productivity and innovation of the Irisheconomy and society into the future. On behalf of Skillnet Ireland, I want tothank all of the companies that have generously given their time, expertise,and insights to this report. I would also like to express my thanks to ourresearch partner Ipsos B&A for their work.Tracey DonneryDirector of Policy,Skillnet Ireland 03Foreword05Executive Summary11Future Skills and Talent Challenges25Small and Medium Enterprises: ≤ 250 Employees3441485968Contents Large Businesses: 250+ EmployeesDigitalisation: Talent and UpskillingSpotlight on Artificial IntelligenceClimate Action: Talent and UpskillingConclusion ExecutiveSummary Adapting to Economic Shifts and Future Skills NeedsGlobally, geopolitical risks are impacting business confidence andalthough some countries and sectors are more resilient than others,uncertainty remains a key challenge for businesses in 2025. Irishbusinesses, particularly those within the multinational and export-drivensectors, are navigating the complexities of a shifting global order, wherethe risk of trade barriers is affecting international markets and potentiallydisrupting Ireland’s economic model. Further disruption is presentedby the rapid acceleration of technology and the demands of the climatetransition. Many businesses are struggling to keep up with the rapid paceof change and SMEs in particular face difficulties with increased costs ofdoing business.Despite this, Ireland’s labour market remains characterised byemployment growth, low unemployment, and an ambition for 300,000more jobs by 2030 as set out in the Programme for Government. Ouryounger demographic which is relatively unique amongst EU memberstates, and the ability to attract mobile talent, have been two of the keydrivers of Ireland’s economic success in recent decades. Talent is one ofthe key levers in addressing the challenges of sustaining and growing theworkforce to address digitalisation and climate challenges.The Ireland’s Talent Landscape 2025 report surveyed 500 businessleaders across Ireland assessing the skills and talent development needsof their business and industry. The findings reflect both the current state,and aspirations of Irish businesses, revealing a strong awareness of theimportance of upskilling and lifelong learning.Executive Summary Skills for the Future: Navigating New TransitionsAs the Irish economy continues to evolve, skills needs are projectedto become increasingly specialist in areas such as AI, cyber, advancedmanufacturing, bioprocessing, big data analytics, robotics, and the greentransition. Job roles will be redefined, and new roles will emerge in cleanenergy, environmental management, offshore wind, and disciplines thatrequire new and different skillsets. Over time our ageing population willalso influence labour market dynamics bringing new talent challenges inhealthcare, digital health data, and financial literacy, amongst other