Skills for today and tomorrow - how employers can plan for future skills.
The 2025 Business Barometer highlights that skills shortages are an ongoing issue for the majority of organisations in the UK. These shortages are impacting organisations’ ability to plan ahead and deliver their business objectives.
It also reveals a growing disconnect between UK employers and the next generation of workers — one that could be preventing employers from addressing the UK’s persistent skills shortages.
Download this year’s report below to get exclusive full access to insights from research with 2,000 senior recruitment decision-makers and 1,000 Gen Z adults.
Plus, learn five actionable recommendations on what you can do to address current and future skills gaps within your organisation.
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Key report findings
Some of the key employer findings for the UK include:
- 54% of organisations have a skills shortage.
- 32% believe the shortage will worsen over the next five years.
- 40% of those experiencing skills shortages say the impact will be increased workload on other staff.
The report also highlights a disconnect between many employers and young people when it comes to skills:
- 71% of Gen Z believe that employers should be responsible for providing workplace training and upskilling… while just 45% of employers believe it’s their duty to fund employee development.
- 26% of employers fear that employees will leave after training… yet 69% of Gen Z say they are more likely to stay with an employer that offers training and career development.
