National Employer Skills Survey

 

National Employers Skills Survey 2007 

Published: 7 May 2008
The National Employers Skills Survey 2007 (NESS07) provides detailed information on the incidence, extent and nature of skills problems facing employers, in terms of both recruitment and skill gaps within their existing workforce. It also explores employers' activities and expenditure in relation to training.

The 2007 study was undertaken with c79,000 employers via telephone, followed by a sub-sample survey undertaken with c7,000 employers that had funded or arranged training.

The findings of the study were positive with fewer employers reporting skills gaps and the percentage of all vacancies caused by skills shortage showing a marked fall. There had also been an increase in the proportion of employers providing training, holding a training plan and budget, which led to an increase in the cost of training for employers.

Research Data

The web tool for the 2007 data is currently under construction and will be available during Mid May 2008

Data for the National Employer Skills Survey and National Learner Satisfaction Survey