Emma O’Dell

Jan 24, 2025 | hrmagazine.co.uk | Emma O’Dell

Preparing our workforce for an AI-driven economy requires more than just addressing today's skills gaps. On 13 January, prime minister Keir Starmer unveiled the AI Opportunities Action Plan, aiming to position the UK as “one of the great AI superpowers”. The plan is designed to boost economic growth, create future jobs and improve people’s everyday lives.

Nov 18, 2024 | smeweb.com | Emma O’Dell |Ankita Agrawal

By Emma O’Dell, below, Skills and Capability Planning Director, BPP Education GroupSince 2020, employers across the UK have faced a prolonged period of skills shortages – a challenge which successive Governments have failed to overcome. Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) continue to bear the brunt of the ongoing skills shortage. There are around 5.5 million SMEs in the UK, accounting for 61% of overall UK employment.

Oct 30, 2024 | hrmagazine.co.uk | Emma O’Dell

To tackle the managerial skills gap head on, employers must focus on upskilling the workforce. Improving the UK’s productivity woes is a challenge that successive UK governments have failed to address. According to data released by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, the UK consistently lags behind its EU counterparts in terms of GDP per hour worked.

Feb 14, 2024 | earth.org | Emma O’Dell

As the world continues to grapple with environmental challenges, the demand for green skills in the job market is on the rise. Addressing this growing need requires a multifaceted approach, encompassing education and training, industry collaboration, and policy support to equip individuals with the knowledge and expertise needed to build a sustainable future. —The severity of the climate crisis is increasing, with 2023 declared the hottest year in history.

Nov 17, 2023 | businessgreen.com | Emma O’Dell

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