Four fifths of manufacturers struggling to recruit workers

Posted on 3 Jan 2019 by The Manufacturer
81% of UK manufacturing firms are struggling to recruit workers, according to the BCC. Responding to the findings, the organisation reiterated its call for clarity of the UK's future trading relationship with the EU - stock image

As it releases its latest economic survey, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) reiterates its call for the government to avoid a chaotic Brexit.

81% of UK manufacturing firms are struggling to recruit workers, according to the BCC. The manufacturing sector is experiencing a record high level of recruitment difficulties, according to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). 81% of manufacturing firms interviewed for the BCC’s quarterly economic survey said they had difficulties recruiting the right staff…

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