Majority of Irish employers aren’t adequately investing in staff’s personal development [Video]

67% of Irish employers admit that they aren’t adequately investing in their staff’s personal development.

This comes as over half of Irish professionals reveal they feel more pressure to upskill now, compared to 12 months ago.

Key skills shortages have continued into 2025 in Ireland, with many key sectors like technology, business, finance and construction struggling to find appropriately skilled staff.

New research from talent solutions expert Robert Walters highlights the increasing issue of employer underinvestment in this area.

Suzanne Feeney, Country Manager at Robert Walters Ireland says: “A combination of tightening budgets, as well as emerging technologies and AI has catapulted Ireland towards an ever-increasing skills shortage in many of its key sectors.

“The only way out is a concerted effort to upskill, train and develop professionals across industries, something which requires the cooperation of all employers.”

Half (51%) of Irish professionals report not being aware of any personal development opportunities currently offered by their employer.

Despite the …