The Small Firms Association has said that the sector could create more than 86,000 jobs this year but the lack of available skills is a huge barrier to growth. Its fifth national employment survey showed that 57 per cent of small companies are recruiting yet 98 per cent say they cannot get staff.
SFA has mixed optimism
The Small Firms Association has said that the sector could create more than 86,000 jobs this year but the lack of available skills…
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