Technology and the Skills Shortage
Financial Times
23-05-18 10:44
Developed nations are struggling with a shortage of workers which is hitting every sector of the economy. The UK, the US and EU are all grappling with the challenge, which has hit skilled jobs in the technology sector particularly hard. The skills gap has been caused by a lack of interest in maths and science by students at all levels, a problem that has led to too few people having the technical skills required by employers. An in-depth report in Raconteur explores the issue, which government policies have failed to tackle, and suggests that initiatives aimed at upskilling the workforce have been viewed as ineffective by business leaders.