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Rt Hon. Priti Patel MP
Minister of State for Employment
feeling the pressure…
31m working in
UK
80% in the private
sector
2m more in work since
2010
¾m vacancies in
the economy
200,000 in the last
year
90% of this in full-time work
feeling the pressure…
what you’re telling us…
• 61% of companies report difficulties hiring
• 25% of roles reported as ‘hardest to fill’ can be aided by policies aimed at disadvantaged groups
• Only 22% of companies encourage suppliers to engage in initiatives with them
• 69% agree it is to fulfil a social duty, but …
o 69% believe it leads to stronger diversity of thought
o 54% believe it will improve employee engagement
o 54% believe it will improve employer branding
