Fluid Consulting eBulletin Issue 10
Skills shortages remain a headache even during the recession Skills shortages remain a headache even during the recession
 
Earlier this year the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) published a report entitled Emerging Stronger - the value of education and skills in turbulent times. The report highlighted concerns of employers in sectors such as science, IT, energy and water tackling a potential shortage of applicants when the green shoots of recovery take hold. Faced with competing economies such as
 
France, Germany and Japan showing modest economic growth, organisations in these industries need to take a proactive approach now to minimise the ‘brain-drain’ as existing and future employees migrate overseas.

LEITCH REPORT
After the interim report Skills in the UK: the long term challenge, published in December 2005, the final Read Full ArticleLeitch Report was published in December 2006: Prosperity for all in the global economy – world class skills.
  
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Fluid essential guides
Do's and Don't's, Investors in people
  DO LOCATE YOUR LOCAL PROVIDER Call 0207 4671900 or visit www.investorsinpeople.co.uk DON’T FORGET TO UPDATE THINGS Make sure that your business plan, appraisals and training records are up to date...read full guide
Ten top tips: Minimising cost per hire
  Return to work after the holiday season traditionally coincides with an increase in pagination of the jobs/careers section of newspapers and magazines. Even in a recession this trend is likely to continue...read full guide  
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