London, UK: More than 80% of logistics companies are experiencing warehouse staff shortages, according to a survey by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport.
The survey of the institute’s membership shows that 86% of companies have experienced warehouse staff shortages in the past two years. Respondents also said that 60% of organisations have experienced a shortage of drivers in the past two years.
The survey revealed that staffing shortages are a persistent problem, with the biggest area being warehouse staff. As expected, driver shortages continue to be a challenge.
However, the survey also indicated there are a number of ways to improve recruitment and retention. The survey determined which recruitment methods employers deem to be the most effective for recruiting staff with website advertising, recruitment agents and social media deemed the most effective methods of recruitment.
In addition to this, the survey found that 60% of participants provide funding for training, while 50% offer staff bonuses and 40% offer social events as incentives.
Graham Sheen, corporate sales executive, CILT(UK), said: “This survey is an opportunity for logistics professionals and organisations to reshape the way that they recruit talent, with the survey revealing that the current methods remain inefficient particularly in staff retention.
“With 83% of organisations experiencing staffing shortages in the past 2 years, the survey indicates that there needs to be a rethink and redesign to the way the recruitment process is managed, especially in light of the unique challenges of the past years.”
