• UK executives most likely to say they are failing to unlock workforce potential

• UK businesses least confident in their ability to recruit specialised talent
• Lack of skills development and career opportunities top frustrations for UK workers

LONDON, June 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Businesses in the United Kingdom are most likely to say they are failing to unlock the full potential of their employees and poor workforce planning is
holding back growth for most organisations, a survey conducted in 13 countries by specialty talent solutions provider Kelly has found. The 2024 Kelly Global Re:work Report reveals businesses in the UK particularly struggle with recruiting specialised talent and developing their existing workforce.

The fourth annual global workforce report from Kelly, titled Building a Resilient Workforce in the Age of AI, shows more than half of senior executives in the UK are not unlocking the full
potential of their workforce (51%) and that poor workforce planning is impeding business growth (52%). Four in 10 executives (43%) say they are missing business opportunities due to a lack of
talent.