Career returners can help tackle skills shortage

Posted on 6 Apr 2017 by Jonny Williamson

Employers are being urged to tap into a wider talent pool, including career returners, to address the UK's continuing shortage in STEM (science, technology, engineering, maths) skills.

A new guide – published by the IET and Prospect trade union – provides employers with practical advice on how to address the skills shortage, including offering flexible working, reviewing policies and benefits; rethinking how and where they advertise jobs; explaining to recruitment agencies that they welcome returners; and developing a more inclusive and diverse internal…

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