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Lifelong Learning: Why Investing in Your People Is Investing in Your Business
For employers, investing in the development of their workforce is increasingly becoming an important part of building a resilient and capable business.
More Important Than Ever That Policymakers Value Apprenticeships, Says NTFW
“As Wales continues to shape its future skills system, it's more important than ever that policymakers understand the value that apprenticeships and work-based learning bring to learners, employers, communities and the economy.”
Data Centre Boom Raises Question Over Whether Wales Can Capture the Jobs
Wales' rapidly expanding data centre pipeline could create a significant new source of work for the country's construction and engineering sectors, but new analysis has raised questions over whether the Welsh skills base is large enough to capture the opportunity.
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Skills Leaders Set Out Case for Early Workforce Planning
Skills planning must begin early in major investment programmes if businesses and communities are to benefit fully from new jobs, regional skills leaders have said.
How Admiral Is Developing Digital Talent from Within
For many employers, finding people with the right digital skills has become one of the biggest challenges facing business growth.
Why Powys County Council Chose to Grow Its Own Digital Talent
For many organisations, digital transformation is often held back by a simple challenge, finding the right people.
Is Your Business Really Ready for What’s Coming Next?
I have lived and breathed digital since the dial-up days of the 1990s, and over that time, I have seen technology change almost every part of how businesses operate.
The Hidden Risk in Acquisitions: Culture, Not Capital
This article forms part of a Business News Wales series based on Menzies’ white paper, Buying a Business: What Should You Consider in Your Acquisition Journey?, exploring how organisations can approach acquisitions with greater clarity, discipline and confidence. _You can buy a business, but you can’t automatically align its culture.
Digital Apprenticeships Could Hold the Key to Successful AI Adoption
Across Wales, businesses of all sizes are exploring how AI can improve productivity, streamline operations and enhance customer experiences.
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