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Three in four employers with skills shortages report a negative impact on other staff, according to a study by by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) in partnership with The Open University.
A staggering 72 percent of these experiencing a skills shortage say the issue is affecting the wellbeing of colleagues.
The study also shows that 28 percent of businesses say that have had to turn down or halt bidding for work due to staff shortage.
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Managing director Nel Woolcott explained: “Now is really the time for employers, training providers and policy makers to work together to ensure they are delivering and implementing a skills plan.
“On coming out of Covid, employees have proved they can, and in some cases prefer, to work from home, which puts businesses insisting on full-time in-person attendance on the back foot.
“There are a record number of vacancies advertised in the UK, which is resulting in skills shortages. Post pandemic, people are becoming more discerning about their choices – looking for more money AND a better work life balance.”
Nel added: “Boosting morale within a demoralised team can be a tall order, but by showing your team that you are working hard to bridge any gap or gaps and are committed to hiring the best skill-matched candidate to the role can help to rejuvenate and re-energise positivity within the workplace.”