By Andrew Lowcock
A survey of employer and employee attitudes has found both groups are optimistic about the future, but employers are still struggling to rebuild after the global financial crisis.
The report by Hudson Recruitment found the majority of employers were now under-resourced after laying off too many workers during the economic downturn of 2008 and 2009, and were now finding it difficult to fill vacancies.
But more than 80 per cent of employers surveyed were feeling positive and optimistic about the economic future, despite the challenges currently ahead.
Eighty per cent of businesses were planning to expand their operations, but many were unable to find suitable workers for available roles, largely due to a current skills shortage.
This experience was also shared by many of the nearly 1700 employees surveyed, with more than half agreeing the team they currently work in is weaker than it was 12 months ago.
The report also discovered that many employees are planning to make a switch in the near future, with 40 per cent of people aiming to be in a new role in the next six months, foreshadowing a period of volatility in the workplace.
Hudson’s Simon Moylan predicted a shift of power back to employees in negotiations in a more competitive marketplace, and warned employers not to make hiring mistakes.
Employers said 44 per cent of their current hires are “not good”.
Is your experience at the workplace similar to the one portrayed in these stats or do you have a different story to share? Feel free to let us know in comments below.
