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The sector profiles included in this section are intended to provide a summary of the primary intelligence gathered by the RLSP through their engagement with businesses and industry. Where possible appropriate secondary evidence has been utilised to provide further detail.
Micro vs. Large
The table below provides an analysis of all survey responses (irrespective of sector) for all those businesses identifying as either micro or large. There is a clear indication of the variation of challenges faced by the two cohorts, these are summarised below;
Challenges
Work-readiness
Skills Challenges
Recruitment
Barriers to Training
Apprenticeships
Brexit
Micro (At the maximum employing 4,770 in- dividuals within the region)
The most commonly cited challenges are making a profit, se- curing work and economic /financial challenges.
43% of respondents reported that new entrants are either not work ready or it varies.
27% of businesses are experiencing skills challenges with the majority being in skilled trades, sales and customer service roles and administrative & secretarial roles.
The majority (74%) of businesses reported that they do not experience difficulty in recruiting for specific roles.
70% of businesses reported that they do not experience barriers to training. Those that do
indicated that they lack the funds for training.
88% of micro businesses surveyed indicated that they do not employ apprentices, stating that frameworks not meeting business needs as the primary reason for this.
The majority of businesses reported that increased costs is the main consideration for them. 31% indicated that they foresee no challenges arising from Brexit.
Large (At the minimum employing 24,750 in- dividuals within the region)
The most commonly cited challenges are recruitment, economic/financial challenges and developing staff.
77% of respondents reported that new entrants are either not work ready or it varies.
69% of businesses are experiencing skills challenges with the majority being in
professional occupations, skilled trade occupations and caring, leisure and other service occupations.
The majority (68%) of businesses reported that they experience difficulty in recruiting for specific roles.
44% of businesses reported that they experience barriers to
training. Not being able to spare staff time was most commonly cited as the primary barrier.
71% of respondents indicated that they do employ apprentices.
The majority of businesses indicated that funding is the most significant consideration for them in relation to Brexit. This is followed by increased costs and loss of staff.
Regional Employment & Skills Plan South West & Mid Wales
Sector Profiles