UK Skill Gap Exposed: Regional Disparities and Underused Female Talent
09 Aug 2024
09 Aug 2024 by Luke Puplett - Founder
New data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) sheds light on how well people's skills match job requirements across the UK. Here are the key takeaways:
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Millions could potentially switch careers: A significant portion (6.6%) of the working-age population has skills applicable to other occupations.
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Women potentially underutilized: Women are more likely to be overqualified for their current jobs, suggesting their skills might be better suited elsewhere.
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Regional skill gaps: Employed individuals in the North East are most likely to be overqualified, while those in the South East are least likely.
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Critical skills identified: "Building relationships" and "keeping up-to-date" are the most in-demand skills across various occupations.
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Data limitations: These are still developing statistics, and some aspects like an individual's willingness to switch careers are not considered.
This data can help policymakers and businesses understand skill gaps and better match people with suitable jobs.
Read more on the ONS website:
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