Guide
Guide to Overcoming Labour Shortages for UK Employers
Global hiring
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Key takeaways
- The global labour shortage isn’t just a temporary disruption—it’s a fundamental shift in how job seekers find roles and how businesses attract and retain talent. UK organisations are feeling this acutely: over half (53%) of UK business leaders worry about filling open positions, and nearly half (43%) are considering hiring internationally to bridge growing skills gaps (Deel, 2025). Now more than ever, adapting your recruitment processes is critical to stay ahead of more agile competitors.
- Building a global hiring strategy unlocks access to diverse talent pools and hard-to-find expertise. With local digital skill shortages, UK businesses are increasingly looking to markets like the US, Europe, Canada, India, and China to find the right candidates.
- Global hiring is complex—but Deel makes it simple. Our combination of employment, payroll, and immigration services is designed to help UK organisations overcome legal, compliance, and operational barriers, so you can focus on growing your business.
Who will benefit from this guide?
- Fast-growing UK businesses needing to fill job vacancies and scale quickly, but hitting local hiring bottlenecks
- Mid-sized firms that have exhausted domestic talent pools and require specialist skilled workers to compete
- Organisations grappling with poor work-life balance, low job satisfaction, or high turnover caused by persistent understaffing
- Multinational companies navigating complex workforce needs across multiple regions
What’s inside?
Our guide starts by unpacking the root causes behind today’s tight UK labour market—both globally and in the UK. We explore how labour shortages can drag down productivity, limit growth, and contribute to workplace stress and turnover if left unchecked.
You’ll learn about the common tactics UK businesses are trying—remote work, flexible working arrangements, upskilling, and automation—and why these alone may not be enough.
Most importantly, we show why now is the time to completely rethink recruitment. Discover how a robust global hiring strategy can help you overcome local shortages, fill roles faster, and future-proof your business—without constantly inflating compensation packages or competing for the same limited candidates.
Ready to find out how to stay ahead in the new world of work? Download the guide and start building your global hiring advantage.