A new report into the skills and recruitment challenges of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the manufacturing sector reveals that businesses plan to invest in their workforces by upskilling and recruiting through technical education, to plug skills gaps and meet ambitious growth plans in light of the cost-of-living pressures.
Now in its second year, The Skills Horizon 2024 Barometer, launched by the Skills for Life campaign in partnership with the British Chambers of Commerce, found that SMEs are adapting to continue investing in talent amidst a challenging economic climate. Over half of manufacturing SMEs agree that the top concern for the year ahead is…
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