The National Competitiveness Council has made a series of recommendations to Government to help workers and employers cope with the ongoing impact of Covid-19.
It has also urged action to solve what it describes as "long-standing issues" that continue to damage the competitiveness of the economy.
The unpredictable course of Covid-19 means it is hard to gauge how it will change the economy in the near future. However, the National Competitiveness Council believes it will mean remote working will play a bigger role in the future of work.
That means that Government must ensure broadband is delivered around the country and that workers and businesses are equipped with the necessary digital skills.