This statistic shows the reported actions taken by establishments to overcome skills gaps in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017. The most common action was to increase training activity/spend. Many employers reacted to the problem by increasing the supervision levels of their staff. 21 percent felt the solution was to recruit non-UK nationals whilst 16 percent did nothing and no plans for the future.
Reported actions taken by establishments to overcome skills gaps in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017
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UK Commission for Employment and Skills. (October 8, 2018). Reported actions taken by establishments to overcome skills gaps in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved August 08, 2020, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/290700/actions-taken-to-overcome-skills-gaps-in-the-united-kingdom-uk/
UK Commission for Employment and Skills. "Reported actions taken by establishments to overcome skills gaps in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017." Chart. October 8, 2018. Statista. Accessed August 08, 2020. https://www.statista.com/statistics/290700/actions-taken-to-overcome-skills-gaps-in-the-united-kingdom-uk/
UK Commission for Employment and Skills. (2018). Reported actions taken by establishments to overcome skills gaps in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: August 08, 2020. https://www.statista.com/statistics/290700/actions-taken-to-overcome-skills-gaps-in-the-united-kingdom-uk/
UK Commission for Employment and Skills. "Reported Actions Taken by Establishments to Overcome Skills Gaps in The United Kingdom (Uk) in 2017." Statista, Statista Inc., 8 Oct 2018, https://www.statista.com/statistics/290700/actions-taken-to-overcome-skills-gaps-in-the-united-kingdom-uk/
UK Commission for Employment and Skills, Reported actions taken by establishments to overcome skills gaps in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017 Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/290700/actions-taken-to-overcome-skills-gaps-in-the-united-kingdom-uk/ (last visited August 08, 2020)
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