Despite 34% of employers being pessimistic about economic conditions in August, following Britain's vote to exit the EU, 25% still plan to take on more staff during the next four to 12 months, according to a survey by REC (the Recruitment and Employment Confederation). However, the issue of skills shortages was also noted, particularly in the engineering, construction, health and social care sectors, with the Recruitment and Employment Confederation chief executive Kevin Green warning that the shortages could worsen if the supply of skilled EU workers is curtailed.
Despite 34% of employers being pessimistic about economic conditions in August, following Britain's vote to exit the EU, 25% still plan to take on more staff during the next four to 12 months, according to a survey by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). However, the issue of skills shortages was also noted, particularly in the engineering, construction, health and social care sectors, with REC chief executive Kevin Green warning that the shortages could worsen if the supply of skilled EU workers is curtailed.