30 October 2026
Barriers and solutions for young people finding work - Reed
A new report by Reed, ‘The missing generation 2026: What happens when nobody starts at the bottom?’ shares the results of a survey of 2,000 employers and 2,000 young people, exploring the barriers to young people finding work, the impact that has and the potential solutions.
The report is set in the context for fewer entry-level jobs making it more challenging for young people to gain experience of the workplace, while employers are dealing with higher employment costs, uncertainty and skills shortages.
On average, young people spend five months looking for work, with 29% saying their lack of work experience is a barrier and 28% say there is a shortage of suitable roles. This leads to financial pressure, stress and lack of confidence.
73% of employers see hiring young people as a priority and routes into work include work experience (offered by 45%), apprenticeships (42%) and work placements (35%). Only 10% offer no programmes for young people.
Read more about the Missing Generation report from Reed.
The report is set in the context for fewer entry-level jobs making it more challenging for young people to gain experience of the workplace, while employers are dealing with higher employment costs, uncertainty and skills shortages.
On average, young people spend five months looking for work, with 29% saying their lack of work experience is a barrier and 28% say there is a shortage of suitable roles. This leads to financial pressure, stress and lack of confidence.
73% of employers see hiring young people as a priority and routes into work include work experience (offered by 45%), apprenticeships (42%) and work placements (35%). Only 10% offer no programmes for young people.
Read more about the Missing Generation report from Reed.
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