Vacancies | Nearly half of UK businesses are short-staffed

Nearly half of UK businesses (46%) are currently struggling with staff shortages, according to new research by Indeed Flex, the online marketplace for flexible and temporary work. 

A survey of 2,000 UK business owners and hiring managers reveals that nearly a fifth (38%) of firms that are short-staffed say the biggest challenge is filling vacancies, while a third (34%) say it’s retaining talent.