Government report highlights skills challenges and opportunities for employers

Commissioned by the Department for Education, the 2024 Skills Horizon barometer has been published to reveal challenges and opportunities faced by SMEs for the year ahead.

This report brings together year-on-year data and fresh insights, gleaned from 1,500 SME decision makers across England, including our own Group HR Director, Louise Campbell.

Aptly, during National Apprenticeships Week, Louise reflects in the report on just how important our apprenticeship scheme is to ensure that skills and knowledge are passed onto the next generation and that we have good succession planning.

You can read the full report

We are hosting an Open Day event for prospective apprentices on Wednesday 14th February.

Find out about the Open Day