One in five school leavers will have to make the NHS their employer of first choice if future vacancies are to be filled and services maintained.

One in five school leavers will have to make the NHS their employer of first choice if future vacancies are to be filled and services maintained.

The significant reduction in the numbers of young people entering the employment market over the next five to 20 years does not just effect recruitment nurses and doctors, but admin, IT, and finance staff and senior managers.

Successful organisations are all ready planning ahead and embracing a radical rethink to spot and nurture talent from all sections of the community.

Blair McPherson, director of community services,
Lancashire County Council. Blair.mcpherson@ssd.lancscc.gov.uk