Why UK businesses are leaving funded training on the table, and what it’s costing productivity, retention, and competitiveness.
Employer investment in training is falling, just as AI and automation are reshaping every job role.
This whitepaper explores why UK businesses are underusing the Skills Levy, how this impacts workforce capability, and what organisations can do to close critical skills gaps without increasing costs.
Key Issues Covered
Employer training is declining
UK employers are investing less in workforce development, weakening skills capability at a time when demands are accelerating.
The Skills Levy is underused
Billions in levy funding go unused due to misconceptions, complexity, and outdated views of apprenticeships as entry-level only.
AI and automation are changing the rules
Digital, AI, and automation skills, alongside core human skills like problem-solving and leadership, are now essential for competitiveness.
Self-funding increases churn
When employees are left to pay for their own development, retention drops and institutional knowledge is lost.
What You’ll Learn
- How the Skills Levy has evolved,and what it can fund now
- Why mid-career upskilling is the real opportunity for employers
- The link between training investment, retention, and productivity
- How AI and automation are reshaping skills requirements
- Practical insights for using funded training strategically, not reactively
Stop paying for skills gaps twice.
Learn how to turn existing funding into a strategic advantage.
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