UK falling behind other leading global economies

A recent report from CMI highlights a significant gap in management skills within the UK workforce, placing it behind other leading global economies. The UK currently ranks sixth of the most developed countries according to the World Management Survey, falling behind the US, Japan, Germany, Sweden and Canada.

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So what is the Management divide?

The management divide is the gap between the managers that will be required and the current level  report analysed the different sources of data and information about management and the UK labour market and determined:

• The UK needs 10% more management job adverts to require high level management skills if it is to close the gap with the world’s most productive economies.
• The UK will need to recruit or upskill to develop over 120,000 extra managers by 2030.
• Data suggests the UK’s health sector in particular is undervaluing skilled managers, in comparison to other sectors.

People are often promoted based on great technical abilities, however, lack the managerial skills, confidence and know how to be effective in a leadership role.

Apprenticeship Standards are developed by employers and designed to provide employees with the in-demand skills employers are seeking. They focus on equipping the learner with the knowledge, skills and behaviours to enhance organisational capabilities and support individuals in their careers.

Our apprenticeship programmes in leadership & management are delivered in partnership with the Chartered Management Institute provide employees with the frameworks and theories to support their role and have been proven to be effective in building confidence in people of all ages and experience: Our Apprentice of the Year 2024, Mel White, who was promoted to a Senior Customer Care Co-ordinator role whilst studying her Team Leader Programme, had this to say;

 'I was unsure about enrolling on the programme at first, being the oldest one on the cohort made me feel that this was a little beyond me and my capabilities, and I should leave this type of thing to the “young ones”.’  “If I could give advice to any mature people that are considering an apprenticeship, I would shout I from the rooftops and say, ‘go for it’ be resilient and remember you’re never old to learn (and thrive!)'

By utilising the power of apprenticeships, you can upskill your workforce to support your organisation through these difficult times. Rising business costs mean that many organisations are turning inwards to develop their talent pipelines rather than recruiting from outside. This move not only has financial benefits but also provides employees with the career development and progression opportunities they’re seeking, boosting job satisfaction, employee retention and creating stronger, more resilient organisations.

Intec Business Colleges is getting ready to launch our new management cohorts for our Operations Management Level 5 Programme for the 22nd of June. If you would like to find out more, please contact us!