A recent report has highlighted concerns over a skills shortage in Local Authorities putting services at risk, as the report suggests that the extent of staff cuts in the public sector will cause reforms to fail, while leadership, IT and commercial management are the skills most lacking’
Mike Fetters, public sector director at totaljobs.com, said: ‘The past three years have been a tumultuous time for those in the public sector, with huge cuts and reforms by Whitehall affecting everyone in local government, central government and the NHS.
‘Whilst there have been huge achievements, those in the public sector are clearly worried about their ability to continue to deliver services given skills shortages and staffing gaps. Many of the skills needed are those most associated with the private sector.’
The survey also found 34% of employees believe their managers missed an opportunity to let go of poor performers during the cuts, with one third saying employers had failed to retain highly skilled talent.
