Digital Skills stories - Page 17

At a Parliamentary Skills Summit, tech industry leaders urged the UK government for significant investment in digital AI training, aiming to upskill future generations and close the digital skill gap.

Despite misconceptions, UK's digital skills confidence crisis; addressing cost and time barriers with free, flexible courses to boost tech capabilities.

Udemy unveils an AI-powered thematic analysis tool aimed at enriching cohort learning experiences, driving greater collaboration, and enhancing cross-functional comprehension on its online education platform.

Amid economic jitters, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) forecasts a noteworthy fall in UK salary increments from 5% to 4% this year, despite reviving business confidence.

HSBC survey shows a significant majority of businesses see the human touch as key, despite fears AI may cost jobs in the future.

A new survey by Certinia has revealed the key differences between US and APAC business consultants' motivations.

B&W Engineering, a global leader in data centre design, enrols its 50th graduate into their comprehensive Global Graduate Pathway Programme, paving a clear career path for new talent.

Cybersecurity firm Egress announces a partnership with Make-A-Wish UK, donating 23 computers and providing tech skills to boost the charity's digital infrastructure.

Barclays has initiated the Eagle Labs Academy, a free digital platform to foster and equip UK's future tech entrepreneurs.

Global CEOs voice rising concern over long-term corporate sustainability, citing advancements in AI and climate disruption, as per PwC survey.

The Digital Poverty Alliance's latest white paper sheds light on the urgent need for digital skill training among teachers.

New research by Handshake reveals shifting dynamics in early talent attraction, with 55% deterred by negative company reviews and 48% drawn to roles incorporating AI tools.

AI chatbots could potentially radicalise new waves of violent extremists, underscoring the need for revised terrorism laws.

In 2024, over 30% of organisations fail to execute cybersecurity drills regularly, and 40% lack proper IT security training.

Evolving technology demands widen skills gap amid digital competences improvement in most industries, states CIM report.

Productivity Agenda debate intensifies amid discussions on the role of digitalisation in boosting UK's productivity growth.

An undisclosed Fortune 500 firm has triumphed in the International Cyber League Financial Cup 2023, a global cybersecurity contest.

At Parliament Street Summit, UK tech leaders debated the urgency of Britain's digital skills gap and potential solutions.

At the very minimum, hybrid working should be available, secure and efficient for those who need – or want – to work in this way.

Tech industry leaders have united with the Institute of Coding to call on the Chancellor to boost UK's digital skillset for green jobs.