Businesses see skills shortage
BRITAIN’S economic recovery could be thrown off track by a shortage of skilled workers, according to a study out today by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).
Its business confidence index slid from 28.6 three months ago to 16.8 now, reflecting a more challenging economic environment.
As demand from customers grows, firms fear they will not be able to find enough workers to meet orders, as unemployment has fallen fast.