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Skills, courses and training

How to overcome skill gaps, while many businesses are impacted by skills shortages?

Discover How Businesses Tackle Skill Gaps: Learn How 83% Are Implementing Strategies to Close the Skill Gaps Divide in Technology/IT, Operations, and Sales. Explore Skills-Based Hiring, Training Initiatives, and AI Integration for Effective Upskilling Programs. As companies evolve, there’s a notable increase in both the time and cost associated with hiring, along with a growing…

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Will 44% of essential skills shift in the next 5 years as the World Economic Forum predicts?

Stay Ahead in the Evolving Job Market: Prepare for Future Workforce Trends! Discover How 44% of Core Skills Will Change in 5 Years. Explore the Rising Demand in Technology, Operations, Customer Service, and HR. Get Ready to Enhance Your Skills for Career Success! Are you prepared for the future of work? According to the World…

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Will the Four-Day Workweek Become More Commonplace in the Next Few Years?

Could we see the four-day workweek become more commonplace across the UK in the next few years?   Potentially.   61 UK-based companies recently trialled it for a six-month period.   And they found it had a positive impact on employee turnover, productivity and their business as a whole.   In fact, 89% are still…

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How to Build the Skills You Need In-House

The spring budget was announced earlier this month.    And while we saw National Insurance cuts and a change to the VAT registration threshold, unfortunately, we didn’t quite see the support for skills and labour shortages that some businesses were perhaps hoping for.   Not to worry.   You can build the skills you need…

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Feeling Cautious About Hiring This month? Here’s Another Way To Get the Skills You Need

Has your business taken a more cautious approach to hiring this year? Although candidate supply and availability have increased this month, we’re hearing that recruiters and businesses have been taking a much more constrained and cautious approach to hiring. This is partly down to our wait to hear the Chancellor’s plans for the Spring Budget,…

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How to Secure a New Role in a Slower Job Market

Looking for a new role this month? While the job market might be a little slower this month, we’re here to help you snap up the job of your dreams. In this blog, we’ll look at which specific skills you should be learning, as well as sharing our top career advice to help you get…

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