Employer views on skills policy in the UK
An analysis of the effectiveness of the skills system and whether it meets current and future needs
An analysis of the effectiveness of the skills system and whether it meets current and future needs
Over the course of 2022, the UK has seen record levels of job vacancies across a variety of sectors, with employers experiencing difficulties finding the quantity and quality of labour needed, particularly in professional occupations. There are clear gaps in what employers are doing to address the problem, and a lack of awareness of the key skills initiatives available that could help.
Analysing the experiences and views of UK employers, this survey report provides recommendations for both organisations and public policy-makers on how to develop the workforce, by looking at six key areas:
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