Between December 2014 and April 2015, Ipsos MORI surveyed 100 Captains of Industry and followed up with 20 in-depth interviews on behalf of UKCES, focusing on management and leadership skills. Captains are executive board-level directors and chairs from the top …
In our latest guest blog, Dr Jan Germen Janmaat, reader in Comparative Social Science at University College London Institute of Education, discusses the key points from his latest UKCES Masterclass on the influence of educational pathways on active citizenship. You can …
I’d like to paint you a picture. Think about the days of small, traditional shops on our high street – where you couldn’t get everything you needed from one place, and would go to each separate butcher, baker and candlestick …
A recent report from NIACE (National Institute of Adult Continuing Education) looks at migration and explores its relationship with the labour market, learning and skills. With growing job creation, and employers increasingly reporting gaps and shortages of necessary skills, this is a …
On 9 July UKCES Commissioners, staff and guests were kindly hosted by Lord Kenneth Baker in the House of Lords for our annual review. We had a star-studded line-up of speakers, and even the beautiful British summer made an appearance. In …
Today’s UKCES report showing that 43% of vacancies in STEM roles are hard to fill due to a shortage of applicants with the required skills will be met with concern across industry and government. The value of careers in the …
I can think of no other professions which contribute more to society than those within science, technology and engineering. These professions change the world. These professions shape society. Let’s take a minute to think about this: Who is responsible for …
The UK’s productivity puzzle has politicians, economists and commentators scratching their heads. While the economic recovery has been marked by rising employment, productivity growth has not followed. In fact, had productivity continued to rise at the pre-recession rate, it would …
From Devo Manc to the Sheffield city deal to the Northern Powerhouse, there’s a buzz around city-level devolution. For those of us working on skills and employment, one of the most exciting elements of this is the possibility of linking local …
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