February 3, 2022
Critical industries at risk of collapse as people shun key worker jobs
Sectors critical to putting food on the table and looking after the health of people are on a cliff edge as working age adults shun many of the essential jobs in critical industries that keep the UK running – from food production and logistics to health and social care. That’s according to new research from skills development organisation, City & Guilds. The research finds that despite key workers seeing the nation through the pandemic, the UK’s most vital industries are being threatened by growing skills shortages, as poor reputations and concerns about low pay turn off potential new recruits. (more…)
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In face of growing skills gaps in the UK – post pandemic and Brexit – 
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by Mike Baker • Comment, Workplace