'Need action' | WORST staff shortages since 1990s spark need for 'development & upskilling'

As employers struggle with the worst labour shortages since the late 1990s, experts are saying this is a recruitment crisis that needs upskilling, training and development action.

Speaking to The Guardian, Claire Warnes, Head of Education, Skills and Productivity said that upskilling and training could be the way to get around this difficult period.

She said: “We need action from businesses and government to reskill and upskill furloughed and prospective workers now more than ever, as the increasing skills gap in the workforce has the potential to slow the UK’s economic recovery.”

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