Almost two-thirds of organisations in the UK face skills shortages, while two-fifths of businesses plan to use mentoring or coaching within the next 12 months to help address these, finds research.

According to The Open University’s annual Business Barometer 2024 report, carried out with the British Chambers of Commerce, 39% of businesses planned to use mentoring or coaching within the next 12 months to help develop skills and foster a supportive learning environment to enhance...