30% of UK workers believe they lack skills for today’s workplace
Some 30% of UK workers believe they lack the skills needed in today’s workplace, according to research by online assessment provider Questionmark.
The research, conducted with 2,000 adults in the UK, showed that only 13% of respondents believe that they are capable of technology design and programming.
Meanwhile, 35% have sufficient “leadership and social influence” skills, 37% are confident in technology use, monitoring and control, and 45% have “creativity, originality, and initiative.”
Out of the top 10 skills that businesses will need by 2025, only three — problem-solving, critical thinking, and resilience — were confidently possessed by more than half the UK workforce.
The survey also highlighted differences between workers. Women are far less likely to believe they have leadership skills (38% versus 44% of men).
At the same time, young professionals (aged 18 to 24) are far less passionate about their work compared to all other ages (33% versus 47% of those aged 25 and older).
Questionmark stated that given the large skills gap, organizations need to commit to relevant training and development programs for employees.
