Bob Gibbon, managing director at the National Skills Academy for Manufacturing, explains why an economic downturn is the right time for employers to undertake an organisational skills audit, identify where the gaps are and invest in the training of its existing staff to ensure that those gaps are plugged
While for many investing in training during a recession is counter-intuitive, those that see the bigger picture and are committed enough to make a difference can reap big rewards when recovery inevitably looms on the horizon. Deep in the recession of the early 90s, a mixture of visionary leadership, workforce commitment and the support of…
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