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5. SectorResources
5.1. UKEmployees
In 2013, 15,339 people were employed in the UK well services contractor sector. Although this represents a
12.5 per cent increase from 2012 (13,635), this is due to the inclusion of employment data from two additional
companies this year.
Despitewell services companies citinga shortageof skilledpersonnel andhighattrition ratesasakeyoperational
constraint, employment levelshave remained consistentlyhigh since2006.
Attrition rateswithin thewell services sector (the staff turnover) increased to 12 per cent in 2013; this is largely
drivenbyemployeesmovingbetweenwell servicesfirms andnot necessarily leaving the sector.
Well services companies report that international demand forUKemployees is high, demonstrating the strength
of theUKworkforce.
Figure4: Total Employmentwithin theUKWell ServicesContractor Sector
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2014Forecast
PercentageofUKEmployeesAgainstWorldwide
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PercentageofUKEmployeesAgainstWorldwide
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Source:Oil &GasUK
Source:Oil&GasUK
