The skills gap and a training conundrum

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Title:	The skills gap and a training conundrum
Author(s):	Kippenberger, T
Citation:	Kippenberger, T, (1997) "The skills gap and a training conundrum", Antidote, The, Vol. 2 Iss: 2, pp.22 - 23
Keywords:	Management standards, Research, Skilled workers, Skills shortages, United Kingdom
Article type:	Research paper
DOI:	10.1108/EUM0000000006335 (Permanent URL)
Publisher:	MCB UP Ltd
Abstract:	Homes in on the skills gap in the UK, showing that in 1996 one-fifth of 4,000 employees interviewed believed there was a skills gap. Highlights the 791 employees who believed this who were asked which skills were lacking, and uses a Figure to help explain the results. Refers to the fact that a large number of employers (988) stated there was a gap in skills among young people and uses a second Figure to emphasize this. Concludes that the problem in the UK is one of managerial failure as much as market failure — a lack of demand for skilled people.