Unlocking GenZ’s business technologist potential to plug tech skill gaps
Much has been said about the tech skills gap, but could digital natives be the solution by committee? Gert-Jan Wijman, EMEA VP at Celigo, explains…
Skills Gap
What is a skills gap?
A skills gap is when your current workforce’s skill set doesn’t align with the skills they need to do their jobs. Many companies assume that hard technology skills are their primary skills gap. But, employees may also be lacking in soft skills that they need to do their jobs well
Why We Must Think Differently When It Comes To Local Skills Needs
Michelle Storey, Accreditation Manager at awarding organisation NCFE, explores the opportunities for colleges and training providers when it comes to creating their own qualifications and…
Thwarting Dissatisfaction at Work: Are Apprenticeships The Answer?
Nichola discusses the UK’s low job satisfaction and its impact on productivity and staff retention. She suggests that offering apprenticeships and training opportunities to employees…
Elevating Leadership: The Role of Strong Management in Today’s Global Landscape
Anthony Painter emphasises the importance of effective management in a global context, noting the UK’s leadership challenges compared to countries like the US, Japan, and…
Why we need a radical rethink of Skills Policy
For over 40 years, Human Capital theory has underscored the various UK skills policies implemented by different governments. While a number of institutions and initiatives…
Apprenticeship funding reform a step in the right direction, but long road ahead
Yesterday, government measures to boost apprentice numbers and support for SMEs came into play. While a positive step for closing acute skills gaps, the National…
Half of London firms still struggling to recruit, new BusinessLDN survey finds
Firms across London are set to up their investment in training this year as they face significant skills gaps within the capital’s workforce, with many…
China Fleet Training Academy Launched in Partnership with City College Plymouth and China Fleet Country Club
City College Plymouth (@cityplym), the city’s anchor institution for skills, is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with the China Fleet Country Club; a…
Digital Futures Conference Highlights
Seven educational establishments from Norfolk and Suffolk have united to look at ways of closing skills gaps in digital industries across the region. A key…
UK Youth Optimistic About Tech Careers Despite Digital Skills Gap
Polling of 2070 UK adults was undertaken by Yonder from 17th to 18th January 2024, giving an overview of the UK’s digital skills market and…