Five factors impacting the public sector skills landscape

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Discover the five factors impacting the public sector skills landscape in this new report from TrainingZone and The Open University.

Nearly two-thirds (66%) of public sector organisations face skills shortages today, and 78% identify increased workloads on staff due to these shortfalls (The Open University 2024).

Exploring the repercussions of this workforce development challenge, this TrainingZone report outlines the five critical areas impacting the future of public sector skills. From regional disparities and recruitment crises to AI and emerging obstacles, these factors – collectively – show the depth of the problem and how we might solve it. 

Written by L&D expert Jackie Clifford, this resource shares practical recommendations drawn from her 30 years of experience in learning and development across public, private and not-for-profit sectors.

The report also shares real-world perspectives and expert commentary from individuals working in and with different public sector organisations – including health, social care, local government and criminal justice.
Download the report today to learn more about the five factors impacting the public sector skills crisis.

What you'll learn

  • AI and technology: The skills implications (both positive and negative) for advanced technologies in the public sector.
  • Skills and training challenges: How the public sector can move from reactive to proactive when it comes to workforce development.
  • Recruitment crises due to demographic changes: How Brexit, post-pandemic dynamics and an ageing workforce contribute to recruitment challenges.
  • Regional disparities in skill levels: Why geography matters so much in public sector organisations.
  • Capacity and capability for modern challenges: Why a collaborative approach between government and local levels is essential to combatting emerging obstacles.

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