This statistic shows the reported actions taken by establishments to overcome skills gaps in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017. The most common action was to increase training activity/spend. Many employers reacted to the problem by increasing the supervision levels of their staff. 21 percent felt the solution was to recruit non-UK nationals whilst 16 percent did nothing and no plans for the future.
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UK Commission for Employment and Skills. (October 8, 2018). Reported actions taken by establishments to overcome skills gaps in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 05, 2026, from /statistics/290700/actions-taken-to-overcome-skills-gaps-in-the-united-kingdom-uk/
UK Commission for Employment and Skills. "Reported actions taken by establishments to overcome skills gaps in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017." Chart. October 8, 2018. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed August 05, 2026. /statistics/290700/actions-taken-to-overcome-skills-gaps-in-the-united-kingdom-uk/
UK Commission for Employment and Skills. (2018). Reported actions taken by establishments to overcome skills gaps in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: August 05, 2026. /statistics/290700/actions-taken-to-overcome-skills-gaps-in-the-united-kingdom-uk/
UK Commission for Employment and Skills. "Reported Actions Taken by Establishments to Overcome Skills Gaps in The United Kingdom (Uk) in 2017." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 8 Oct 2018, /statistics/290700/actions-taken-to-overcome-skills-gaps-in-the-united-kingdom-uk/
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Reported actions taken by establishments to overcome skills gaps in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017 [Graph], UK Commission for Employment and Skills, October 8, 2018. [Online]. Available: /statistics/290700/actions-taken-to-overcome-skills-gaps-in-the-united-kingdom-uk/
