The Government needs to fix the people problem in the economy if it is to have any hope of boosting growth. But despite the latest fall of 47,000 in overall vacancies, the total number
The Government needs to fix the people problem in the economy if it is to have...
“Today’s ONS figures provide further evidence of historic tightness in the labour market. Despite a slight fall, there are still over 1.12 million vacancies across the UK. This confirms our own research that most
“Today’s ONS figures provide further evidence of historic tightness in the labour market. Despite a slight...
The BCC is calling on the Chancellor to use his Spring Budget to relieve cost and recruitment pressures on business as new research shows: Two thirds of businesses (65%) plan to raise prices due
The BCC is calling on the Chancellor to use his Spring Budget to relieve cost and...
Businesses are crying out for people to fill job vacancies at all skill levels, and this must be the number one focus for government if it’s serious about economic growth. There are still a
Businesses are crying out for people to fill job vacancies at all skill levels, and this...
A new survey by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) reveals firms are facing the highest level of recruitment difficulties on record. Attempted recruitment in Q4 remained virtually unchanged from the previous quarter, with
A new survey by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) reveals firms are facing the highest...
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...
