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If you’re facing skills challenges in your organisation, join us on the 4 June for a roundtable discussion on the Future of Skills for Midlands, hosted by PwC’s Senior Adviser, @Paul Kett. It is increasingly evident that with the rapid pace of technological change, the pipeline from education alone won’t deliver the workforce of the future. In the 27th annual PwC CEO Survey, 78% of UK CEO’s reported some extent of skills shortage within their organisation, and 68% specify a lack of tech capabilities in inhibiting their ability to transform. There is a need to upskill and retrain those in the workforce now, both to meet the changing needs of the labour market, as well as improve productivity by moving people into higher skilled and better paid roles. Date: Tuesday 4 June Time: 9am - 12pm Location: PwC, One Chamberlain Square, B3 3AX Register your interest here - https://lnkd.in/g2qU9DZr #Skills #DigitalSkills #Midlands #UnlockingMidlandsGrowth

If you’re facing skills challenges in your organisation, join us on the 4 June for a roundtable discussion on the Future of Skills for Midlands, hosted by PwC’s Senior Adviser, @Paul Kett. It is increasingly evident that with the rapid pace of technological change, the pipeline from education alone won’t deliver the workforce of the future. In the 27th annual PwC CEO Survey, 78% of UK CEO’s reported some extent of skills shortage within their organisation, and 68% specify a lack of tech capabilities in inhibiting their ability to transform. There is a need to upskill and retrain those in the workforce now, both to meet the changing needs of the labour market, as well as improve productivity by moving people into higher skilled and better paid roles. Date: Tuesday 4 June Time: 9am - 12pm Location: PwC, One Chamberlain Square, B3 3AX Register your interest here - https://lnkd.in/eu8WuJ5X #Skills #DigitalSkills #Midlands #UnlockingMidlandsGrowth

If you’re facing skills challenges in your organisation, join us on the 4 June for a roundtable discussion on the Future of Skills for Midlands, hosted by PwC’s Senior Adviser, Paul Kett. It is increasingly evident that with the rapid pace of technological change, the pipeline from education alone won’t deliver the workforce of the future. In the 27th annual PwC CEO Survey, 78% of UK CEO’s reported some extent of skills shortage within their organisation, and 68% specify a lack of tech capabilities in inhibiting their ability to transform. There is a need to upskill and retrain those in the workforce now, both to meet the changing needs of the labour market, as well as improve productivity by moving people into higher skilled and better paid roles. Date: Tuesday 4 June Time: 9am - 12pm Location: PwC, One Chamberlain Square, B3 3AX Register your interest here - https://lnkd.in/eu8WuJ5X

A recent report from PwC sheds light on how organisations can effectively address global skills and talent shortages. By prioritising individuals' skills and competencies for specific roles—rather than focusing solely on how those skills were acquired—companies can unlock new opportunities. Read the report: https://pwc.to/3YMcAGw #Skills #TalentAcquisition

It's not often you'll see me talking about politics, but with so much upheaval going on worldwide, what does this mean for Businesses? How can they survive and hopefully thrive? Dr Sinem B. provides some fascinating insights that encourage companies to adopt a culture of continuous change.

Thank you to our leading employer and industry voices for meeting today as part of our Employer Advisory Group. With representation across leading business bodies British Chambers of Commerce, CBI (Confederation of British Industry), CIPD, Institute of Directors (IoD) and Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), alongside industry representatives and employers working in partnership with us across our Careers Hubs. Members discussed: ➡️ How #careers can support new government priorities, including as an entry point to the #skills system and helping to highlight gaps and investment in sectors to drive talent pipelines.     ➡️ #WorkExperience and how a flexible, quality first approach can support employers to provide experiences that will enable all young people to gain the skills employers need. ➡️ Insights from over 800 businesses using our #EmployerStandards, showing that school outreach strengthens talent pipelines, closes disadvantage gaps and saves them money. If you want to join the conversation, sign up for our first Employer Excellence Seminar, on 22 November, when Peter Cheese from CIPD and our engaging panel will be discussing “How can employers develop the skills and work readiness of young people to unlock growth?”: https://bit.ly/48t6M9a

A morning of engagement with the Labour Shadow Chancellor. 💬 On Wednesday, CEOs of some of our members had the opportunity to speak directly with Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP about the challenges the industry currently faces and the opportunities that it can take advantage of with the support of those in power. A new government must: Reform an outdated business rates system that is holding back investment and leading to store closures. 📜 Create greater flexibility in the apprenticeship levy, allowing businesses to spend funds on a wider range of high quality, accredited courses. 📚 Help realise the full benefits of net zero & the green / circular economy, by giving clear signals on which tech to invest in, making sure there is a tax regime which supports investment, and closely collaborating with the industry to ensure regulations are effective & fit for purpose. 🌎 Below, the Shadow Chancellor along with BRC CEO, Helen Dickinson, reflects on a positive and insightful morning. 👇 #BuyIntoRetail

😵It's been a busy week as we reach the halfway point of our Year 9 and 10 "Have a Go Day" series in Wellington High schools. Seeing this article in Acuity reminds me why it's so important to inspire young minds to consider studying commerce. The skills shortage continues to play out across the Australian and New Zealand economies – and the accounting industry is among the hardest hit. “The main reasons for the accounting and audit skills shortage are the pipeline problem and the perception problem,” says Sarah Davidson, CA ANZ’s policy, thought leadership, education, skills and migration leader. Read more here: https://ow.ly/TMYm30sIinM #CAANZ #DifferenceMakers

The strategic consulting industry is facing one of the most challenging periods in its history, as many firms have delayed start dates, shifted their hiring and promotion practices, and resorted to layoffs of both non-client and client serving staffs. This is more than a post-COVID hangover –– it’s also the consequence of many firms’ relentless pursuit of growth as their primary objective. This week in Harvard Business Working Knowledge, I was asked to explore the root causes of these circumstances and offer consulting firms suggestions for how to regain and maintain balance beyond the short term. In brief: Consider implementing the kind of advice you’ve constructively given your clients for years. 1) Take a step back to reassess, 2) allow yourself greater client selectivity by staffing behind demand, 3) adapt your governance model to the dramatically increased scale of these global partnerships, 4) embrace the return to meritocracy while recommitting to the apprenticeship model, and 5) re-prioritize excellent client service over individual financial expectations. https://lnkd.in/gZwhvjxs