UK Talent Shortages Reach 17-Year-High

4 in 5 employers globally report difficulty finding the talent they need in 2023, strengthening +2 percentage points year-over-year and more than five times the difficulty in 2015 (14%).

Bigger Companies, Bigger Challenges

Shifting demographics, including shrinking birth rates and the rise in early retirees, means talent is more scarce than ever before.

Talent Shortages Across Sectors

From Communication Services to Energy & Utilities, employers are struggling to find the skilled talent they need.

*Government or Public Service; Not for Profit/NGO/Charity/Religious organisation; Other industry; Other Transport, Logistics & Automotive Sub-Industry; Educational Institutions; Agriculture & Fishing

Talent Shortages Around The World

Employers in the UK report talent shortages three percentage-points above the global average of 77%

*Government or Public Service; Not for Profit/NGO/Charity/Religious organization; Other Industry; Other Transport, Logistics & Automobiles Sub-Industry; Educational Institutions; Agriculture & Fishing

Top Five In-Demand Technical Skills

Whoever holds the talent holds the future. These are the most sought-after hard skills by employers in the UK.

Top Five In-Demand Soft Skills

As every aspect of life becomes more tech enabled, human strengths stand out in the digital age.