UK Employer Skills Survey, 2011

Produced by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills, it surveyed 87,572 establishments across the UK, of which 6,012 were based in Wales, thus enabling some analysis and comparison between the four nations of the UK on the skills challenges that employers face and the training activity that they engage in. The survey sets out the profile, structure and some key characteristics of the UK employer population.

The survey report covers:

• The recruitment and perceived work-readiness of leavers from education;
• Employer recruitment activity, and the extent, causes and impact of labour market shortages;
• Internal skills gaps and skills under-utilisation within establishments;
• The extent and nature of employer training and investment in workforce development.

A Wales Report is expected to be published in June 2012 which will provide more detailed analysis and comparison between Wales and the rest of the UK.

UK Commission for Employment and Skills website: UK Employer Skills Survey, 2011

UK Commission for Employment and Skills website: Employer Skills Survey 2013 - Interviews underway