In this episode of The Talent Fix, we explore the future of skills in Ireland and what it means for CEOs, HR leaders, and recruiters trying to find and retain the right talent.
Barry Prost is joined by Shauna Dunlop, Director of Research, Future Skills Needs, Statistics and Risk at SOLAS. Shauna and her team analyse labour market trends, forecast future skills demand, and help shape the education and training systems powering Ireland’s workforce.
In this conversation, we cover:
• What the latest SOLAS research reveals about Ireland’s most critical skill shortages
• Where real opportunities exist for employers across key sectors
• How organisations can access and leverage upskilling and reskilling initiatives
• What leaders need to consider now to stay competitive in a tightening talent market
If you are responsible for workforce planning, hiring strategy, or long-term growth, this episode connects skills data to real-world hiring decisions.
About Shauna Dunlop
Shauna Dunlop is Director of Research, Future Skills Needs, Statistics and Risk at SOLAS, Ireland’s Further Education and Training Authority. She leads national skills and labour market research, forecasting future skills demand and informing government policy and Ireland’s education and training systems.
Shauna is a member of the National Expert Group on Future Skills Needs and host of the Future Skills Ireland podcast. With over 20 years’ executive leadership experience across Ireland, Northern Ireland, and the UK, she has held senior roles in skills policy, apprenticeship and work-based learning, data protection, and legislative oversight. She is also a published author and founder of Emain Publications.
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