Why prioritising digital skills is essential for business growth

Summary

This article written by Stuart Munton for the Institute of Engineering and Technology makes these points about digital skilling:

• 61% of UK business growth depends on digital outcomes
• More than half (58%) of workers say they have not received any digital upskilling.
• There is a lack of clarity on what ‘digital skills’ are required.
• This lack presents a further barrier to closing the digital gap
• Ultimately, digital upskilling is a vital component in future business success.

References

Recent Runway Posts related to this topic:

• To Master The Shift To Digital, Leaders Need To Change Themselves – The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
• The future of digital work relies on people, not just technology – The Runway (airforce.gov.au)

References from the Web :

• MAR 2022  Digital Skills in Australia – Amongst the fastest growing – Job Market Monitor
• Accessed NOV 2022 The digital skills gap – Hays

Source Information:

• Article Source:      Institute of Engineering and Technology
• Media Check: •Institute Engineering Technology – About Us (no media bias fact check)  
• RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)