The high cost of childcare and difficulties in securing childcare places in Dublin is damaging companies’ recruitment efforts and driving employees out of the workforce, according to the Dublin Chamber of Commerce.
In its latest Business Outlook Survey shows, nine out of ten businesses reported that childcare issues are a significant barrier to attracting and retaining staff.
A fifth of respondents said it is their biggest obstacle.
The report also highlighted measures adopted by Dublin businesses to help employees manage childcare-related challenges with nearly three quarters of respondents offering staff options to work remotely and another seven-in-ten…