Report shows recruitment difficulties down to lack of skills
86% of British organisations are finding it difficult to fill vacancies despite the economic slowdown, according to the annual Recruitment, Retention and Turnover Survey by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

The survey’s findings show that employers are blaming the UK’s skills gap with businesses feeling the effects of the ‘skills crunch’. 70% said that the main reason for their difficulties in recruitment was the lack of skills displayed by the candidates, whilst a further 42% noticed a general lack of experience shown.

Deborah Fernon, Organisation and Resourcing Adviser, CIPD says:

“ From an employers’ perspective, one of the positive outcomes of a jobs slowdown might have been an easing of recruitment difficulties. But these problems have persisted and there is still a struggle to find and hold on to the right people. If bosses want to come out of the downturn with a competitive advantage, they would do well to implement strategies aimed at attracting and retaining the right staff.

“ Organisations should also have a look at their learning and development strategies, which can help meet business demands in two ways. Firstly, those employers who have development opportunities are more likely to stay, which reduces turnover. Secondly, a good learning and development culture will foster a strong employer brand, helping to attract key talent.”

Glasstap adds another great speaker to conference line-up
As a result of the fantastic take-up of tickets for the first ever Trainers’ Library Conference being held in Harrogate in October, (over 50% of the tickets have been sold in the first eight weeks), we’ve added another great workshop host to the already impressive line-up.

Increasing the choice of breakout sessions that delegates can attend, Tim Lambert will be delivering a short workshop on Attendance Management.