Shared services survey

This survey by law firm, Browne Jacobson, examines the issues around shared services between social care and education.

Key points:

- Lack of resources was the main issue by those in the study: finances and human resources being the most frequently cited.

- Managers in both sectors supported the move and 88% believed that their staff also support the move towards shared services.

- IT and procurement were especially used as business cases for shared services.

- 41% are not planning to take part in any further shared services initiatives.
- 74% of respondents agree that the short term pain will be worth it in the long run.