One of the tests facing the Chancellor of the Exchequer when he announces his budget next month is the current state of the labour market in the UK.
With unemployment low, high numbers of vacancies in a range of key sectors, and an increase in the over 50s having left their jobs for good, any plans for growing the economy must address the challenges currently being faced by many employers.
Some of these challenges are highlighted within a recent study by Cardiff-based fast growth business Sonovate.