skills shortage
Survey: Construction still stalled as public sector work dries up
ACTIVITY in the north’s construction sector remained subdued in the first three months of this year as the sector faces into a continuing challenging economic environment, with an uncertainty about budgets and a stalled pipeline of public sector work.
Don’t let childcare crisis add to skills shortage strain
A CRISIS brewing in childcare is placing further pressure on Northern Ireland’s already chronic skills shortage.
Hospitality employers struggle to respond to elevenfold rise in job vacancies
THE easing of Covid-19 restrictions saw job listings in the north surge by 57 per cent in the last quarter, but many employers are struggling to fill vacancies due to the impact of Brexit and Covid-19.
Why reserving a seat for HR at boardroom table could prove vital
ASK any businessperson what their biggest challenge is, and skills will undoubtedly be close to the top of their agenda.
New group formed to tackle skills shortage for Mid Ulster's manufacturing and engineering sectors
A NEW body is being launched to tackle skills shortages for engineering and manufacturing firms in Mid Ulster.
'Just imagine the economic potential if common Brexit ground can be found' - CBI president
BUSINESSES in Northern Ireland simply cannot afford for the next phase of Brexit to drain investment and growth at levels seen over the past three years, the head of the CBI has told a Belfast audience.
Manufacturing sector vows to tackle talent shortage head on
NEARLY two thirds of manufacturing businesses in the north are growing, yet are still struggling to recruit new people - and just 6 per cent of young people see the sector as a career option.
New year 'must bring clarity to business and avoid messy Brexit'
THE newly-appointed head of the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry says 2019 must “bring clarity to business – whilst avoiding a messy or disorderly Brexit”, and insists: "It's now time to put political games to bed".
Northern Ireland firms 'breaking salary caps to attract best talent' says survey
MOST businesses in Northern Ireland are having to pay above-average salaries to attract the right people amid a growing skills shortage crisis, an island-wide study has found.
Skills shortages push up wages - but many prefer to 'gig' it
BOSSES in Northern Ireland are abjectly failing their employees by refusing to provide them with the necessary skills to do their jobs.