Employers urged to invest in work-based training and apprenticeships to boost skills

Employers are being urged to invest more in upskilling their employees as two fifths of UK workforce identify themselves as Not In Skilled Employment (NISKE), according to a recent research report by the Open University.

More than four in five (84%) of this group were also in the same low and semi-skilled positions in 2012, underlining the issues this group faces in developing better skills and moving up the career ladder.

The study warns that a strong core of NISKEs are effectively stuck in their positions in the workforce with limited prospects for social mobility, with women significantly more likely to fall into the NISKE cohort than men (52% versus 34%). This may be because women are more likely to work part time.

With 9.2 million low-skilled workers expected to chase 3.1 million low-skilled jobs by 2024, the UK could see a huge surplus of low-skilled workers, while at the same time striving for a higher skills economy to compete on the global stage.

At a time of increasing uncertainty, where concerns about a growing skills gap and lack of productivity affect most industries, the study underlines the need for investment in skills development to unlock greater potential and enable more individuals to adapt to the changing economic, political and technological climate.

Personnel management and time and attendance solutions from Time & Attendance UK can help firms make the most of their available skills pool

A modern and flexible workforce management solution is really a must for any firm that aims to achieve its market strategies, and this is specifically where Time & Attendance UK has the expertise and know-how to help.

Our specific position within this market segment, as well as proven experience in the field enables us to thoroughly customize our systems in order to meet all of your requirements, whether you’re an enterprise customer with multiple sites or a smaller business.

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