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British workers ‘believe they need more training’
The majority of workers believe that their colleagues lack sufficient training to be able to do their jobs properly, new research shows.
In a study conducted by the Association of Colleges (AoC), some 53 per cent of people, which could include those operating in the public sector, think that those working around them require more guidance to be effective in their choice of employment.
Meanwhile, just under a third stated that they think more training is needed to help them in their own jobs, news that could be of interest to third sector bodies looking to boost the skills framework of their staff.
About two-thirds of those questioned claimed that the government should tell employers to set up annual individualised training schemes.
Sue Dutton, acting chief executive of the AoC, said: "These findings indicate that the appetite for training among the British workforce runs in tandem with real regret at missed opportunities.
"While employers can do more to respond to individuals’ needs, an impartial and effective careers service is needed to make sure more people make the right training choices the first time round."
Earlier this month, a study carried out by the Chartered Management Institute and Ashridge Business School indicated that only about half of British employers have a talent management system within their workplace.
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