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Survey Finds Major Skill Gaps in Certain UK Business Sectors
April 2013 - Professional Services
The latest survey by PwC has uncovered a worrying gap – nearly two thirds of UK business leaders report that a lack of employees with key skills is hampering their company’s growth prospects. It was also revealed, given that the survey… Read more...
Travel Survey Sees the UK Enjoying Strong International Reputation
April 2013 - Sport, Leisure and Tourism
A survey conducted byCNNquestioned 3,106 respondents from over 70 countries worldwide to discover the primary factors which influence people when deciding on leisure and business travel destinations. The Global Tourism Research survey revealed that 67% of… Read more...
Research In To Apprenticeships Suggests Solution to Future Skills Shortages
April 2013 - Central Government
Following concerns over skills shortages forecast for the UK in coming 10-20 years, research carried out by learndirect and the Cranfield School of Management implies that apprenticeships are essential to help build a sustainable workforce and get more people… Read more...
Security Survey Finds UK Businesses Experiencing Escalating Cyber Threats
April 2013 - Information Technology
A survey commissioned by the Government has highlighted the increasing cyber threat to UK businesses – as many as 87% of all SME’s and 93% of companies with more than 250 staff reported experiencing at least one security breach in 2012. The 2013… Read more...
New Market Research In To Human Resources Points to "Culture of Fear" in UK Management
April 2013 - Business Support
New research carried out by Hillcroft House suggests that, increasingly, UK employees are working in a culture of fear. The research shows that, between 2008 and 2012, the number of employees who felt that their manager did not communicate effectively had… Read more...