SIA: Craig Sweeney examines STEM skills shortages in the UK
May 22, 2024Craig Sweeney, EVP of global strategic talent solutions at WilsonHCG, spoke to journalists at Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) about the UK’s latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Sweeney said: “While the latest ONS data has shown both an increase in unemployment and yet another fall in recruitment, the labour market remains tight and employers need to be mindful of this.”
While a hiring bounce back is possible, skills shortages still prevail across many industries, particularly within STEM, he explained.
You can read the full news article by Staffing Industry Analysts here.
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