Basic skills gap holds economy back
Mon 21 Apr 2008
21/04/2008
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A lack of basic skills is holding back the UK's economy, a survey by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has claimed. It found 40 per cent of employers said poor basic skills have a serious impact on customer services and 34 per cent said they hamper productivity. "Being skilled is all the more important in an increasingly global economy," said deputy director-general, John Cridland. He said the results were a "wake-up call" for students who would soon be looking for jobs and careers. "Our message to students is that your hard work to attain the right skills and good qualifications is essential to securing quality, well-paid jobs after school, college or university." It also predicted the number of jobs, which specify a degree as their minimum entry qualification would rise. Separate research has shown the skills shortage is a global issue –consultants, Watson Watt Worldwide, found 70 per cent of employers globally have problems attracting workers with the right abilities.
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