Labour Market

The challenges facing businesses in the UK labour market remain very much the same. We have a critical shortage of skills and labour that is damaging firms and holding back growth.
The challenges facing businesses in the UK labour market remain very much the same. We have...
Manufacturing and hospitality firms are most likely to report recruitment difficulties, but 76% of businesses overall that have attempted to recruit face problems finding staff More than half of all businesses (56%) say they
Manufacturing and hospitality firms are most likely to report recruitment difficulties, but 76% of businesses overall...
“Once again, today’s data confirms that the UK is facing the tightest labour market in years. Our own research shows that labour shortages are holding back the ability of many businesses to service existing
“Once again, today’s data confirms that the UK is facing the tightest labour market in years....
“With firms doing their best to keep afloat during a period of spiralling costs, they are also facing an extremely tight labour market which is further impacting their ability to invest and grow."
“With firms doing their best to keep afloat during a period of spiralling costs, they are...
Accredited Chambers of Commerce will be leading 32 of the 38 local skills improvement plans (LSIPs)
Accredited Chambers of Commerce will be leading 32 of the 38 local skills improvement plans (LSIPs)...
Today’s ONS Labour Market statistics show little improvement for employers over the last quarter. Despite the small increase in employment levels, the number of job vacancies in the economy remains around the highest on
Today’s ONS Labour Market statistics show little improvement for employers over the last quarter. Despite the...
The labour market remains incredibly tight, in many cases affecting firms’ ability to maintain profitable operations. Although the latest ONS Labour Market figures show the employment rate has risen, it is having no noticeable
The labour market remains incredibly tight, in many cases affecting firms’ ability to maintain profitable operations....
New figures released by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) reveal firms’ recruitment struggles remain at record high levels. BCC proposes a three-point action plan to tackle the huge number of unfilled vacancies. This
New figures released by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) reveal firms’ recruitment struggles remain at...
The Spring Statement was a missed opportunity. We saw some support for business, but the lack of a clear strategic direction meant it did not give clarity or confidence. This has to change as
The Spring Statement was a missed opportunity. We saw some support for business, but the lack...
An increasingly tight labour market means it’s much harder for employers to fill job vacancies – impacting on their ability to operate normally and retain skills in the business.
An increasingly tight labour market means it’s much harder for employers to fill job vacancies –...

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