UK businesses facing prolonged vacancy crisis

The UK job market has undergone a paradigm shift in the past two years, with the dual impact of Brexit and the Pandemic now taking its toll on UK businesses and services. A new report has outlined the industries that have seen the worst shortages of workers, and perhaps unsurprisingly, HGV drivers and nurses come out on top.

Less well known, however, is the crippling shortage of programmers and software development professionals, where 68,929 vacancies exist in a sector that has come to be more vital than ever for the survival of businesses.

Programmers and software developers have become increasingly important as lockdown restrictions and a changing consumer mindset has increased demand for digital solutions. Whether it be an app to order a drink at a pub or a need to offer online shopping, a digital offering is now essential.

Demand for this skillset has rocketed recently, this is according to software development and team augmentation specialists DCSL GuideSmiths, who help firms keep up with project demands by finding the right talent to help deliver results quickly.