Less than half (46%) of employers use data to identify skills gaps in their organisation, according to a new report by the CIPD and Omni.

Vacancies at hospitality businesses are more than twice as difficult to fill than other industries, with travel restrictions to the UK cited as a major hindrance. 

There were a total of 1.66 million active job adverts in the UK at the end of August, with HGV drivers and nurses in the highest demand.

Employers carrying out right to work checks will be able to continue doing them digitally until 5 April 2022 following updated government guidance.

Organisations are looking to develop talent internally to mitigate Brexit-fuelled skills shortages

Government data finds that many are uninterested in a career in AI as BEIS announces plans to boost technology skills

The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has called on the government to expand its shortage occupation list (SOL) while MPs warn of 'another Windrush' if EU Settlement Scheme concerns aren't addressed

Skills shortages means recruitment is taking longer, with some organisations forced to give up on finding the talent they want