The Labour Market Outlook report, published by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and professional services provider KPMG, revealed that 45 per cent of firms currently have job vacancies.
In addition, the research revealed that 17 per cent of employers plan to take on migrant workers to fill skills gaps, while 21 per cent of companies have already taken on new staff from overseas locations.
CIPD public policy adviser Gerwyn Davies, the author of the report, said: 'The study highlights the complex juggling act the government now faces. The proposed introduction of a migration cap comes at a time when many employers are still struggling to fill skilled vacancies.'
He also pointed out that the UK will have to increase its training of skilled workers in areas such as IT and engineering if it is to fill skills shortages with local employees.
Recent figures from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and Grant Thornton showed that 1.1 per cent of UK firms think they will increase overall headcounts in the coming year.
In addition, the research revealed that 17 per cent of employers plan to take on migrant workers to fill skills gaps, while 21 per cent of companies have already taken on new staff from overseas locations.
CIPD public policy adviser Gerwyn Davies, the author of the report, said: 'The study highlights the complex juggling act the government now faces. The proposed introduction of a migration cap comes at a time when many employers are still struggling to fill skilled vacancies.'
He also pointed out that the UK will have to increase its training of skilled workers in areas such as IT and engineering if it is to fill skills shortages with local employees.
Recent figures from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and Grant Thornton showed that 1.1 per cent of UK firms think they will increase overall headcounts in the coming year.
