Ireland has ranked 33rd out of 35 in the latest Hays Global Talent Tracker - but what does that really mean? And more importantly, what does it mean for you and your business?
In this episode of The HR Room Podcast, we dive into the realities of Ireland’s current talent market, the challenges highlighted by the Global Talent Tracker, and what HR and business leaders can start doing today to prepare for 2030 and beyond.
Dave is joined by Barney Ely, Senior Managing Director at Hays Ireland & Northern Ireland, and John Clere, founder of Unmake, to explore Ireland’s talent landscape - from labour market strengths and skills gaps to the critical human capabilities that will define the future of work.
Together, they break down where Ireland is performing well, where improvement is needed, and how organisations can build adaptable, future-ready teams in a world being reshaped by AI.
Guests
Barney Ely – Senior Managing Director, Hays Ireland & Northern IrelandJohn Cleere – Founder, UnmakeTopics include:
Ireland’s Ranking in the Hays Global Talent TrackerIreland’s Strengths: Innovation, STEM Capability & Workforce ParticipationThe Skills That Will Matter Most by 2030Resilience, Adaptability & Creative Thinking as “Survival Skills”How AI Is Reshaping Workforce PlanningHow HR Can Build Cultures of Curiosity, Collaboration & Continuous LearningThe Importance of Future Thinking, Tacit Knowledge & Communities of PracticeRetention in 2025: Why It’s More About the Mind Than the WalletRecruitment Strategy: How to Work Better with Your Hiring PartnersResources:
Hays Global Talent Tracker – full interactive report & PDFWorld Economic Forum – Future of Jobs 2030Living Knowledge Workshops by UnmakeBook: Mastering Uncertainty by Matt WatkinsonBook: A New Way to Think by Roger MartinGet in touch
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