Anne Heraty, CEO of Cpl Resources plc, discusses key economic trends at the Building Business Momentum Conference on May 24, 2013. She notes that employment is the most important factor for the economy and, while recent indicators are positive, the jobs crisis is not over. Skills and education can shape the economy by addressing the challenges of retraining unemployed workers for available jobs. Heraty concludes that supporting startups, emerging industries, and workforce development can make Ireland attractive for skilled talent and economic growth.