BUSINESS
Investing in your workforce is priceless for any business. There is a skills shortage across almost every industry, and companies need to adapt quickly if they want to stay in business, says The Education and Skills Partnership
Why it’s no longer just optional to prioritise learning and skill building in your business To stay ahead, many organisations are re-evaluating how to attract and retain people with relevant skills at every level of the business. It’s now no longer optional for business leaders to prioritise learning and skill building for their workforce if they wish to succeed. It’s essential. So now is the time to leverage your apprenticeship levies, and take advantage of available funding, and other courses to upskill.
READY OR NOT – CHANGE IS COMING
If you don’t think that investing in upskilling and reskilling your employees, is a strategic priority, then think again. According to the Office for National Statistics, approximately 1.5 million jobs in England are at risk of automation, espe cially those in low - skilled occupations. Recruiting people who are willing and able to learn and develop their skills is a challenge. And building an apprenticeship programme can be a daunting task to face for any employer. But it’s important to remember how important happy and skilled workers are for your business. Your employees should have the ability to train for their current roles as well as for any role within the company they might be interested in in the future. If you’re concerned about expenses or how to scale up the operation, make use of your very own apprenticeship levy to set up training academies. If you didn’t know you had one, we are here to help.
❛❛ Apprenticeships are an easy
and effective way to recruit and retain a highly skilled workforce ❜❜
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