One damning comment from a business looking to recruit said 'younger applicants do not want to learn, and older candidates are looking for less responsible positions'.
Ruth Ross, Shropshire Chamber’s deputy chief executive.
More than 70 per cent of businesses are now working below capacity, the survey reveals, while nearly a third say problems with bad debts are increasing. The survey, which was carried out shortly before the Government’s controversial mini budget, also highlighted other key ‘fear factors’ as unfriendly exchange rates for international traders, and ongoing interest rate rises.
One business from the manufacturing sector commented: “Applicants are much more likely to work for a specific period and move on.” The number of Shropshire businesses looking to invest in training rose slightly in comparison with the second quarter, with several firms pointing to the need to ‘multi-skill’ more staff to adapt to changing times.
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