The impact of labour shortages is constraining the recovery and growth of businesses in all sectors across the UK - read our action plan to support your business.
The CBI wants to be the go-to source of advice, insight and good practice for its members on improving job attractiveness and productivity.
Here is a framework for CEOs to ensure your company is leaving no stone unturned to attract, retain and enhance the productivity of the people it needs to grow. It guides leaders through key questions and actions to inform your organisation’s response and shares specific, practical ideas to consider adopting.

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Step 1
Identify the business problem
Ask questions:
- Which divisions, teams or roles have the most significant churn and recruitment challenges?
- What impact is this having on short-term operations and staff morale?
- Which labour shortages pose the greatest risk to long-term business objectives?
Take action:
- Get the picture from operational heads, hiring and line managers
- Ask for an assessment of HR data and exit interviews