Spending Review must prioritise employment reform and recruitment investment, says APSCoGovernment urged to allocate funds for employment reforms to drive economic growth.
Progress paused: 70% of employers admit to underinvesting in staff - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comMost UK employers aren't investing in staff development, leading to skill shortages.Pressure to upskill has increased significantly in the past year.Cost cuts are a major barrier to training and development initiatives.
Construction optimism curtailed by ongoing skills shortages - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comConstruction vacancies have rebounded but are threatened by ongoing skills shortages.
Rising data breach costs show no signs of slowing down, says IBMData breach costs surged by 10%, driven by business disruption and skills shortages.
Engaging young people with careers in STEM at the Goodwood Festival of Speed | Computer WeeklyThe UK tech sector faces skills shortages, notably in cyber security & AI. Low interest in computer science education at school level hinders progress.
Cyber security staff are working weekends more than ever before - and it needs to stopOver 80% of UK cyber security professionals work weekends due to job pressure, leading to high turnover rates.
MSPs are struggling with cyber security skills shortagesMSPs struggle with cyber security skills shortages. Human expertise crucial. Hiring challenges due to evolving threats.
Cyber security staff are working weekends more than ever before - and it needs to stopOver 80% of UK cyber security professionals work weekends due to job pressure, leading to high turnover rates.
MSPs are struggling with cyber security skills shortagesMSPs struggle with cyber security skills shortages. Human expertise crucial. Hiring challenges due to evolving threats.
Vacancies may be down again, but the labour market is still toughThe labor market is tight with skills shortages, especially in STEM fields, and employers need to prepare for a potential hiring bounce back.
Labour hoarding takes hold across the UK as uncertainty reigns - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comEmployers in the UK are hoarding staff due to economic uncertainty and skills shortages, leading to high worker confidence levels and increased job security.