From construction to logistics, employers across Essex are feeling the squeeze. Labour shortages are no longer a seasonal inconvenience, they’re becoming a systemic operational risk. Short-term absences, skills gaps, and growing pressure on permanent teams are forcing managers to rethink how they build and maintain a ready, compliant workforce. In 2025, it’s no longer enough to “fill a shift.” The need now is for trained, briefed, and site-ready labourers who can integrate with minimal disruption. What’s Driving the Labour Supply…
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As public expectations grow and budgets tighten, local authorities across Essex face an increasingly difficult equation: deliver more services with fewer people. From housing officers and school support workers to administrative and front-facing staff, councils are struggling to fill vacancies fast enough to avoid disruption. This isn’t just a staffing issue, it’s a capacity and continuity crisis. And it’s changing the way many local authorities approach their workforce planning. Key Staffing Challenges Facing Councils Based on feedback from operations and…
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