The Open University’s 2024 Business Barometer report outlines the major skills challenges and opportunities facing UK employers, finding that 62% of organisations are currently facing skills shortages and 68% report this has increased the workload on existing staff. Moreover, while artificial intelligence (AI) and green technology adoption may be increasing, many organisations say they are not yet confident in deploying them, which could further impede progress in innovation and efficiency.
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