Talking Business: Skills gap still a major stumbling block for the Midlands

SENIOR business leaders attending a round table discussion on the regional economy organised by TheBusinessDesk.com have identified the skills gap as an issue that needs to be prioritised.

Although the attendees at the event - staged at accountancy and advisory firm KPMG’s Birmingham office - came from a number of sectors, skills, or the lack thereof, appears to be a common denominator.

It seems to be a particular issue in manufacturing, partly because the success of Jaguar Land Rover means it is taking on a lot ... You can carry on reading TheBusinessDesk.com for free, but you have reached the maximum number of pages an unregistered user can view. To register for an account, click here or login below...